Rendering beeswax. Making what's old new again.

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  • @deborahhatch1856
    @deborahhatch1856 9 місяців тому +23

    It is always fascinating to watch the different steps it takes to take care of the bees and process all that they make. It’s a joy to watch.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Deborah for your kind words and for taking the time to watch my videos, I truly appreciate all of that. Until the next one, God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @qzb2ymig
    @qzb2ymig 9 місяців тому +12

    Looking at wax rendering is how I found your channel several years ago. The wax videos are my favorite. I can almost smell it from here.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      So happy you found the channel years ago and continue watching, thank you VERY much for doing so. And don't worry, I'll be making more. God's peace Ralph.
      Mr. Ed

    • @MeanOlNana
      @MeanOlNana 9 місяців тому

      Same here

  • @notamoose231
    @notamoose231 3 місяці тому +8

    Man it is cool that you can preserve the wax, treat it, and give it back to the bees to save them the work of making new wax. Kinda like a partnership between bees and humans.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 місяці тому +2

      For the bees, the wax is just as important as the honey is, and since I can't help them with the production of honey, I certainly can help them by giving them wax so their energies are not used to produce it but can be redirected to honey production. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @gunlinebees.3831
    @gunlinebees.3831 9 місяців тому +7

    That honey looks like some good ol' cane syrup far as the color. Glad to see they got you fixed up with plenty of lights and the rendering was a great blessing for y'all!
    Thanks for sharing your time with folks and God bless!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +3

      The honey was really dark but was the best tasing honey I've ever gotten from our bees. There was a lot of goldenrod in it but also a lot of berry taste as the honey was a comb of spring and fall growth. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @flowerstreetfarmbees
    @flowerstreetfarmbees 9 місяців тому +5

    Your beeswax videos are some of my favorites! Thanks for sharing!

    • @MIck1-10
      @MIck1-10 9 місяців тому

      Same here.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      I have to say, they are my favorite ones as well. It's just so satisfying taking the old, nasty comb and bringing it back to life. Thanks for watching. God's peace Brian.
      Mr. Ed

  • @philaandrew100
    @philaandrew100 9 місяців тому +8

    Nice Wax haul. this season off my two hives I got a tiny 2 kilo block.......... But I have harvested just over 20 kilo of Honey so far, probably end up with around 40- 50 kilo by mid Autumn when I do my last harvest. The shed lighting is awesome! Now you need to replace those janky ole doors😆 Much love and peace to you and Miss Mona.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +3

      A lot of honey from just 2 hives, awesome, and not a bad wax haul either. It is surprising how little wax is actually produced by the bees when you consider how big the hive can be. They have a great talent for making a little go a LONG way. Thank you for your blessing and for watching. God's peace Phil.
      Mr. Ed

    • @philaandrew100
      @philaandrew100 9 місяців тому +3

      We are blessed here in the Perth Hills area, the flow never really stops, being so close to bushland filled with flowering Eucalyptus and Bottlebrush. And add to that our suburb is populated with mostly retired folk who love gardening so our girls are rarely short of nectar.

  • @robertgeiger7026
    @robertgeiger7026 9 місяців тому +4

    Mr. Ed I really enjoy watching u extract honey & rendering as well as rerendering wax.😃 THANX!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      You are very welcome Robert, and I thank you for taking the time to watch my bee wrangling adventures, I truly appreciate the time you spend watching. Until the next one, God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @l4xx03luyf6l0to
    @l4xx03luyf6l0to 9 місяців тому +3

    I like all of your videos but processing the honey and wax are my favorite.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Jacob, they may be my favorite ones as well...I never get stung doing them. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @kingofpancakes1278
    @kingofpancakes1278 9 місяців тому +2

    Mr. Ed, your channel has inspired me to look into getting my own bees. Went to a class and met some cool people and now I’m being gifted a hive and some bees. Gods peace Mr Ed

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      First, I love your name,"kingofpancakes," and since I'm a huge fan of pancakes, I can relate. You are on the way my friend, and I see a lot of fun for you in the future. You are off to a good start going to a bee club meeting. I strongly suggest that all new beekeeper find a club to join with and learn from those already keeping bees in your particular area, that is SO important. Plus, you got free stuff! Keep me updated on your journey, and don't worry, I will remember your name. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @lorenrobertson8039
    @lorenrobertson8039 8 місяців тому +1

    I love to hear and see all the joy you get from your efforts from the bee's work. Those are beautiful blocks of wax! Blessings to you all~

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  8 місяців тому

      Rendering wax is one of my most favorite activities, and the beauty of cleaned wax makes all the effort worthwhile. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace Loren.
      Mr. Ed

  • @superheroteach
    @superheroteach 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. Harvest of honey and wax, are my favorites!!

    • @brucekaminskimd3417
      @brucekaminskimd3417 9 місяців тому +1

      Aman to that.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Doing wax rendering videos are just so much fun for me, I just love finding out how much wax we are going to get from a bunch of trash. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @jefferyswan4401
    @jefferyswan4401 9 місяців тому +2

    I absolutely love your videos!!! Your enthusiasm is so infectious!!!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much, it's always a joy to hear when viewers like what they see. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Jeffery.
      Mr. Ed

  • @tarheelbeekeeper3971
    @tarheelbeekeeper3971 9 місяців тому +2

    Good job, that’s a good bit of wax. Thanks for sharing

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      A great haul for sure, beautiful to look at and with smells to sooth the soul. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @yalarosae
    @yalarosae 3 місяці тому +1

    I just stumbled into this side of youtube and what a wonderful world it is! As a molecular biologist, I love seeing the other side of biology at work and I have so much respect for people who specialize in any type of husbandry! Thank you for taking us along, and for having such a bright smile while doing it!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 місяці тому +1

      You are very welcome and I'm honored that as a molecular biologist you would spend your time watching a crazy bee wrangler's UA-cam video. Thank you for doing that for me and leaving your comment, I hope you revisit my channel soon enough and leave another comment. Also, I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @GEEZBEEZ
    @GEEZBEEZ 9 місяців тому +3

    Really like your kettle. Removed a lot of trash. I am rendering this year to make candles. Hopefully I am going to get a kettle like yours someday. Right now it is a hot plate and pots. Slow process for me. Thanks for the video. Take care and God bless.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +2

      Tried calling you yesterday to thank you for becoming a member, honored and thankful you would do that for me Garry. When I first started rendering wax I had a crawfish burner and a 5 gallon soup pot. It worked well, but it took a lot of extra work to get rendered wax, but I loved doing it. Now, with the kettle, I can do so much bigger loads and so much easier as well. Thank you for your blessings and for supporting me on the channel. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @scottdalon801
    @scottdalon801 9 місяців тому +2

    These rendering videos are my favorite content. In fact that's how I initially found your channel a couple of years ago. Would love to see the 2nd rendering as well

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I just did the second rendering this morning and the final one will be tomorrow. Unfortunately, I am not videoing the process this time but I will in the future do so. Thank you so much for watching and for following along all these year. Until the next one, God's peace Scott.
      Mr. Ed

  • @rontronnesjr
    @rontronnesjr 9 місяців тому +3

    Mr. Ed, I can't believe you didn't take the opportunity to say those frames would be prime for the Dirt Rooster's bee yard.
    That's some good looking wax!!
    Keep the great videos coming - thanks for sharing.
    God Bless!

    • @ME_MeAndMyBees
      @ME_MeAndMyBees 9 місяців тому +2

      Ssshhh. . . DirtRooster might hear you saying 'Free Frames' here ! 😆
      I would personally collect them all up. And add x100 Bait Hives all through the local Area.
      Maybe incoming Swarms will take to
      Mr. Eds 'Realtors' offer.
      Just an idea. . . 😎

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      Ron, as soon as the Rooster saw the stack of frames from the video, he called me up asking what I was going to do with them. He told me he would do me a favor and take them off my hands as he knew some well deserving beekeeper who could use them, and since I know for a fact that Randy is no beekeeper, he was not talking about himself. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video, thank you for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

    • @heathervredenburg1612
      @heathervredenburg1612 8 місяців тому

      @@JeffHorchoff p0000

  • @karinjohnson6649
    @karinjohnson6649 3 місяці тому +1

    This is backbreaking work! You are so methodical about everything--you take time, never rushing!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 місяці тому

      Keeping bees is not for the faint of heart or for those who shun work, there is always a lot of that to do. Thankfully, I really love doing the many aspects and jobs required, plus, I get to share it with everyone. Thanks for watching. God's peace Karin.
      Mr. Ed

  • @justinholmes5457
    @justinholmes5457 9 місяців тому +1

    jeff you are the definition of a job worth doing is a job well done. amazing wax and great videos cant wait for more!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Thank you very much for your kind words, the support you give for my channel, and for taking all the time you do to follow along, it is all greatly appreciated. God's peace Justin.
      Mr. Ed

  • @jessicafairfax_Bens_Bees
    @jessicafairfax_Bens_Bees 9 місяців тому +2

    Waste not want not 🐝👍😁❤ such beautiful wax Mr. Ed. Thanks for sharing your process.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      I try to squeeze out every bit of wax I can, the stuff is just so valuable to the bees and myself it's worth all the effort. And the end results, spectacular to look at and smells to comfort the soul. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Jessica.
      Mr. Ed

  • @lambbrookfarm4528
    @lambbrookfarm4528 9 місяців тому +4

    Mug up Mr. Ed! Friday! Yes! ...my bees were flying yesterday at 44 f degrees. We are a month away from pollen here. I also have some wax to render, only 8 0r 10#...I am saving rendering for a similar cold wet rainy day. Thanks for posting, keep on posting, I'll be watching more, peace, Brice

  • @imover9999
    @imover9999 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm only 5 minutes in, but it's striking how polite and kind y'all are to each other. Was really nice to see.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  6 місяців тому +1

      I have posted over 600 videos on UA-cam and they all follow the same format:
      fun, friendly, and family oriented. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

    • @imover9999
      @imover9999 6 місяців тому

      @@JeffHorchoff Yessir! I subscribed. Watched a bunch of em. It's really satisfying to see how much wax you're able to extract. Those blocks are always huge. I've seen some beekeepers extract the wax, and then do the same process again by heating the leftover "junk" essentially with a screen inside the wax melter to extract every last bit of wax out and sometimes they manage to pull out a good bit. I'm sure you've heard of that, thought of it, or already looked into it yourself, but thought that was an interesting bit of information to pass along just incase.
      Also, thank you. God bless you and yours as well, Brother Ed. 😇

  • @wranther
    @wranther 9 місяців тому +1

    Really interesting video Mr. Ed! I sure picked a good Saturday evening to sit by the space heater and enjoy the processing of bees wax from the remains of your last successful season. No wonder I keep coming back around. You keep making your videos, why I will be back to enjoy the pleasure of your wonderful slice of heaven on earth! -Bob...

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      I'm living the dream Bob, and delighted to share it with who ever is so inclined to watch and listen. Thank you so much for doing so. Until next week, God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @nycapplesJH
    @nycapplesJH 9 місяців тому +1

    These are my favorite…so relaxing…some of it would make awesome asmr! Thank for sharing!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Mine too Jennifer, thanks so much for watching. Until the next one, God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @mvdwillik5991
    @mvdwillik5991 4 місяці тому +1

    I love this video, because it show a lot of other aspects of bee keeping.

    • @mvdwillik5991
      @mvdwillik5991 4 місяці тому +1

      When do you know it's not water, but fluid wax?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  4 місяці тому

      Thank you, I love sharing all the different jobs I do as a beekeeper. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  4 місяці тому

      There is a color change as the liquid is coming out of the kettle, you just have to look hard for it. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @cathiematthews1359
    @cathiematthews1359 7 місяців тому +2

    I love darker honey. It has a stronger, more fragrant taste. Just gorgeous.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  7 місяців тому

      I'm with you an that account, I prefer darker honey over lighter, but I still love tasting light colored honey as well. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Cathie.
      Mr. Ed

    • @cathiematthews1359
      @cathiematthews1359 7 місяців тому

      @@JeffHorchoff I have been enjoying your videos. The videos have been a wonderful reminder that life is under ‘the grace of God’. I have a small business where I make children’s rosaries. I am often snowed under by orders/last minute requests. You reminded me that it was important to pace myself, and not stress if everything wasn’t completed today. Work hard, and put the rest in God’s hands. Thank you.

  • @muppetbrother
    @muppetbrother 3 місяці тому +1

    I love your enthusiasm sir. Awesome

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 місяці тому

      Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave your comment after watching, it is all greatly appreciated. Also, I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace
      greg.
      Mr. Ed

  • @jasonmanit8079
    @jasonmanit8079 6 місяців тому

    I love watching all the videos, but I always love watching the wax production ones. Great job, Mr. Ed!!!

  • @alphaxanon
    @alphaxanon 9 місяців тому +1

    I'd have loved to watch the bees devour that honey water, and see how you put it out there for them.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      It's on the back porch of the honey house right now. I put a few handfuls of pine straw in the bucket to prevent drowning, and after 2 days of sitting there, it's just about all gone. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @william6526
    @william6526 9 місяців тому +2

    I found that when I used a spatula if I rounded the end of the spatula to comform to the shape of the bucket or barrel it worked really well to remove all the caps without taking very much honey. I also found if I had a hot bucket of water to warm the spatula the honey didn't stick to the spatula as much compared to using a cold spatula.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      What a great idea to round the end of the spatula, I know that would work so much better than the straight edge. Also, another good idea of the heated spatula....just as long as all the water was dried off the spatula. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace William.
      Mr. Ed

  • @marielg9143
    @marielg9143 9 місяців тому +2

    Love everything you do I ALWAYS HIT THE LIKE TO SUPPORT AND PLUS I LIKE YOU

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      You are a real gem, thank you so much for kind words, support, and for taking the time to watch the videos, it is all greatly appreciated. God's peace Mariel.
      Mr. Ed

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 9 місяців тому +1

    I love that nothing goes to waste in your beekeeping. Those bees will lap up that honey water, the wax will coat the foundations and make soap and creams, and of course the honey will get et. Mmm, mmm!!!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      Waste not want not right? It really is amazing how ALL the products bees produce are used and reused. God's peace Carole.
      Mr. Ed

  • @dancingnature
    @dancingnature 9 місяців тому +1

    Ah, I needed that big toothy grin! Made me feel better immediately!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Happy to bee there for you, and remember, I post a new video every Friday. Until the next one, God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @heehaw8401
    @heehaw8401 9 місяців тому +1

    I visited a small historic house in Marietta, GA, yesterday. Our guide told us that a well lit house at night was a sign of wealth because beeswax candles were very expensive.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I had never heard of having beeswax candles were a sign of wealth, I always assumed they were the most common type of candle material in early history as it was what most folks used. Learn something new all the time. Thank you for sharing that and for watching. Also, I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

    • @heehaw8401
      @heehaw8401 9 місяців тому

      @@JeffHorchoff I watch all your videos!

  • @michaelc.3812
    @michaelc.3812 3 місяці тому +2

    It seems to me that chickens would LOVE those last bits left over after rendering the wax!?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 місяці тому

      That is exactly where they go. The chickens get to eat any cooked maggots that were in the wax. God's peace Michael.
      Mr. Ed

  • @brucekaminskimd3417
    @brucekaminskimd3417 9 місяців тому +1

    HELLO, MR.ED. We have been busy bees today. We sat down to diner and watched your video. This is another Great video! Thank you for our entertainment tonight.

  • @cheneysherry50
    @cheneysherry50 9 місяців тому +3

    You got alot of kool equipment.❤

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      Well, the monks do, I'm just the fortunate beekeeper who gets to use them. God's peace Sherry.
      Mr. Ed

    • @cheneysherry50
      @cheneysherry50 9 місяців тому

      @JeffHorchoff yea I understand but it's kool stuff you get to play with enjoy god peace Mr Ed.

  • @texaswatermama
    @texaswatermama 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the great video. I like rendering wax. I came up with using my oven, foil pan, and a filter bags made for the pool scupper along with hot water.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I love rendering wax as well, and when I first began doing it, I used a 5 gallon soup pot under a crawfish burner. Trust me, I have come a LONG way! Congratulations for coming up with your way, I'm sure it works very well. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @JJDigitalartStudio
    @JJDigitalartStudio 9 місяців тому +1

    Turn the heat up in the honey house and the honey will drip out faster. We are going to be closer to you by Sunday. We are going on vacay for 10 days in Port Aransas Texas. Have a blessed week. God bless you. Honey your way to the wax!!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      I hope you have a wonderful get away and the weather is good for you. Bee safe, and thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace JJ.
      Mr. Ed

  • @josephrawls
    @josephrawls 9 місяців тому +1

    I could smell it from here. 👍

  • @phillipduncan2497
    @phillipduncan2497 9 місяців тому +1

    The color of the honey reminds me of the honey we bought at the Abby when we visited your home.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      Trust me, this honey was a LOT darker....and thicker as well. Can't say why it is that way, but it is. Great hearing from you Phillip. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @apveening
    @apveening 9 місяців тому +2

    Two minor points:
    I would have rendered the cappings first to avoid pollution with the remains from the rendering of the dirty comb.
    If you were to render the remains from the rendering again, you could get more wax, but I would recommend a tall, narrow column (and hot pressing if possible).

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      Your points are well taken and greatly appreciated. Since our operation of rendering consists of the 30 gallon kettle, I utilize that tool to do everything. I understand there are many ways to render wax, and over the years I have used at least a dozen different methods to do the job , but because I render at least 200 pounds of beeswax a year, I need to do things a a bit larger scale than most beekeepers, and I have found the method I employ to be very effective and efficient. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Bert.
      Mr. Ed

  • @BartnickFarm
    @BartnickFarm 9 місяців тому +1

    great video. wax looks nice. It was also nice hearing you speak and talking with you at Eastern Missouri workshop.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      What a joy it was for me to speak in St. Louis, I certainly hope you enjoyed my presentations as much as the videos I make. And thank you for taking the time to speak to me when I was there. God's peace Jay.
      Mr. Ed

  • @628DirtRooster
    @628DirtRooster 9 місяців тому +2

    It looks like you're making candy out of the cappings from the honey buckets.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I am, but that's a different video. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @terrysaunders8948
    @terrysaunders8948 9 місяців тому +3

    nice looking wax

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      And great smelling as well. God's peace Terry.
      Mr. Ed

  • @Finlawbear
    @Finlawbear 5 місяців тому +2

    I would love some bees wax for candles and lip balm.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  5 місяців тому +1

      So sorry, but I can not help you with that, all the wax our bees produce is used for our bees and our candle operations here at the abbey. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Carla.
      Mr. Ed

  • @johnmallette3143
    @johnmallette3143 9 місяців тому +1

    Tkzz for sharing.,.,,bee blessed.,.,peace

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your blessings and for taking the time to watch the video, it is greatly appreciated. Also, I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace John.
      Mr. Ed

  • @KellyRhone
    @KellyRhone 4 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful honey house god bless

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  4 місяці тому

      You need to check out the video link below and see what our honey house looks like after it's face lift. Thank you for your blessings and for taking the time to watch the video. Also, I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Kelly.
      Mr. Ed
      ua-cam.com/video/AfMIt4GAegU/v-deo.html

  • @jcbethke1
    @jcbethke1 9 місяців тому +2

    Have you ever thought about adding something that would allow your screen to be a couple inches up from the bottom, and covering the entire bottom My question is would the wax drain out of slum better at the end, I’m not sure, just sharing my thoughts. Nice block of Wax!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I am working on that idea right now. I have attempted before to keep the debris off the bottom before by making a screen for the entire inside of the kettle and elevating it, allowing ALL the wax to drain through. Unfortunately, my fit was not so good and I had lots of trash get through. Still, I will get it perfected eventually. Thank you very much for your idea and for watching, it is greatly appreciated. Also, I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace
      John.
      Mr. Ed

  • @dennisbarney869
    @dennisbarney869 9 місяців тому +2

    You would laugh at me with my 6 cup crock pot LOL. Very nice operation you have there.
    It is so cool to take that dirty black brood comb and turn it into something so nice and use full. I use it on my wood turnings and MANEY other things.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Not at all, I used a crock pot for years, they work VERY well. Beeswax has so many purposes, and it ALL natural! Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Dennis.
      Mr. Ed

  • @jimjordan5630
    @jimjordan5630 9 місяців тому +2

    That wax reminded me of a giant Worthers Original!😂

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      As good as the wax smelled, it does not taste as good as a Worther's candy. I love those things! Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Jim.
      Mr. Ed

  • @ellenl.5581
    @ellenl.5581 9 місяців тому +1

    And talk. I love to hear you talk your way through a project.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      My dad always told me I was a kid who liked to talk, I guess I'm just continuing forward. Thanks so much for watching and your kind words. God's peace Lisle.
      Mr. Ed

  • @Phil_86
    @Phil_86 9 місяців тому +2

    I have to say I haven't seen you melt wax so dark and dirty in the past. I'm probably wrong but man that was alot of trash left over! You did get some nice a nice wax block out of that mess. The other wax block looked so much nicer and I bet it smelled wonderful. The upgraded lighting turned out great and makes your work area much better. Always love your videos Mr Ed and seeing your great smile!! God Bless!!!!!!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      Whenever I render old brood comb it's ALWAYS nasty, dirty looking. However, the finished block is beautiful! I am extremely happy with the light upgrades in both buildings, what a blessed man I am. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace Phil.
      Mr. Ed

    • @alecjaquez9194
      @alecjaquez9194 9 місяців тому +1

      I use the dark water to paint the inside of the swarm traps 🪤 it smells good… even make cartridges with cotton cap full of wax water…

    • @rtxhoneybees
      @rtxhoneybees 9 місяців тому +1

      Do you have a plan for those old frames/foundation? Hopefully you find a bee club or something like that to give them to. Maybe sell them for 50 cents each and donate to the Abbey. For getting honey out of those cappings: I did something last fall that worked out great. I melted the cappings in a double boiler at the lowest and slowest heat I could manage. The honey sank to the bottom and wax rose to the top. I ended up with a significant amount of bakers honey that is great for sauces or caramels. Thanks for the great video.

  • @shaunbarker8290
    @shaunbarker8290 6 місяців тому

    Hi jeff , from a few or so years ago maybe 2020 you invited myself to visit the usa from the uk.
    I would one day visit yourself , charly and dirt rooster .
    We ( myself and my mrs ) follow you all the time .
    Im a small time hobby bee keeper maybe 12 or so hives , but still remember your videos as we watch them as much as we can .
    Im shaun 57 years old and the mrs is 66.
    Ive been trying to show and help her over the years.
    I still think your way is the best melt and render the wax and either dip or rub plastic comb with hard wax.
    Saves the girls loads of work .
    Please leave a comment .
    If the offer is ever open to visit yourselves at the honey house and meet the gang charlie inc would be an honour jeff

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  6 місяців тому

      If the opportunity ever presents itself and you and your wife make a visit to the US, make a visit to the abbey one of your destinations. I can't say you would be able to see all of us at the same time, but it might happen. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Shaun.
      Mr. Ed

  • @suzannagibson911
    @suzannagibson911 6 місяців тому +2

    I love that yall don’t waist any part of the hive

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  6 місяців тому

      Everything bees produce is valuable so I try to make the best use of it all. Thanks for watching. God's peace Suzanna.
      Mr. Ed

    • @suzannagibson911
      @suzannagibson911 6 місяців тому

      @@JeffHorchoff Sorry for all the questions.. It’s very interesting

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  6 місяців тому

      @@suzannagibson911 that is not a problem, keep asking, and I will try to respond.God’s peace, Susanna.

    • @johngardner1898
      @johngardner1898 6 місяців тому

      Except for all those frames Jeff said he will throw away....

  • @whoeverit9087
    @whoeverit9087 9 місяців тому +1

    Would be a real cool experiment to hang a piece of candlewick from the drain and let it form a natural stalactite candle. A one off, completely unique piece of art. Maybe even have it auctioned off at the bee expo for charity..

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      That is an awesome idea, I will try it the next time I render old brood comb. Oh yeah, I will definitely make a video on it. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @MERRLINN
    @MERRLINN 9 місяців тому +2

    Beekeeping is hard work

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Tell me about it, and I ain't getting any younger either. Thanks so much for your continued support Larry, it is so kind of you. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @branmcg9844
    @branmcg9844 9 місяців тому

    Professor Ed, we have to discuss time restraints. No we don't. First thing in the morning with a cup of green tea. Glorious!

  • @brockshields9336
    @brockshields9336 9 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are always, always so entertaining and educational. So laid back and pleasant to watch. You're a good soul, whose sincerity is well projected. I've watched for several years now and I'm never disappointed. "Thanks for sharing, and I'll keep on watching more. I'm outta here until the next video.."
    🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝s
    & 👍👍👍s Up!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I know you have been following along for a while, thank you for spending your time watching my antics and for the kind words you spoke. Until the next one, God's peace Brock.
      Mr. Ed

  • @CraigInNC
    @CraigInNC 9 місяців тому +1

    Your bee rangling is entertaining, but I enjoy the informative side of the processing afterwards that you provide. Thank you.
    Question, to you dip the foundations in liquid wax to coat them, then the bees shape it to make combs? Do the bees collect wax laying around to use also?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      I'm happy to be of assistance in what I share, and I am delighted you find it instructive. In just a few weeks I will be dipping my foundations into wax preparing them for the bees to draw out. By doing that, it speeds up the process of drawing comb because the bees don't use their resources or energy to make the wax. I'm sure the bees will collect some wax to bring back to the hive, but how much I am not sure. Don't know if you are aware of it, but I will be speaking at the North Carolina Beekeepers Association clinic in New Bern on the 7-9th, oh yeah, the 628 Dirt Rooster will be there as well. Hope you can make it. Thanks for watching. God's peace Craig.
      Mr. Ed

    • @CraigInNC
      @CraigInNC 9 місяців тому

      @@JeffHorchoff Thank you! I have to see about getting there. It would be great to meet you both.

  • @KaedeSenou
    @KaedeSenou 6 місяців тому +1

    Even on time lapse the honey flows slowly!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  6 місяців тому

      It even goes down slow when you swallow it. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Kaede.
      Mr. Ed

  • @oculusangelicus8978
    @oculusangelicus8978 9 місяців тому +2

    I see your operation, and turn green with envy, as your farm is a wonderful place to see functioning. and your passion for working with Bees is obvious and I love your happiness. Isn't it almost like a sin, to love your work so much that you can hardly believe that you get paid to do it? I'm sure you know what I mean. Now I know that it isn't all sunshine and roses, that there are parts of the work that aren't all that fun or smile inducing, but your positive nature always makes me smile in turn and I appreciate that very much. My life isn't nearly as fun as your but I can sit back and watch you show how you make your products and put the bees in the best possible situation for maximum production, and when I see a man like his work as much as you do, it brings me hope that there still are good people on this planet, all you have to do is look a little harder for them. Thank you, Mr. Ed! thanks for brightening my day a bit more and I hope the Good Lord blesses you and your kin, and that He will also bless you with bountiful harvests of Honey, the food that has healing properties if there ever was any. Peace be unto you!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so very much for your blessings, kind words of support, and for taking the time to follow along with my bee wrangling adventures, it is all greatly appreciated. One thing you should know about the reason for my joy is because of my faith, I in my heart content and that joy manifests itself in my work. Also, because I am retired and am not paid to do the work I do, it gives me added freedom. I pray that all may experience the life I live and the simple happiness that comes from it. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @thechariotcard
    @thechariotcard 9 місяців тому

    Sure am impressed with your strength!

  • @OvcharkaShepherd
    @OvcharkaShepherd 6 місяців тому +1

    Fascinating

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  6 місяців тому

      If you enjoyed this video, check out my playlist of 17 other beeswax rendering videos you may enjoy. And if that's not enough for you, I have additionally 600 other videos you may enjoy. I truly hope you will check some of those out and let me know what you think. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @snoozieq4584
    @snoozieq4584 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you, Jeff.
    The block from the capings is beautiful!
    How many times will you render your blocks of wax before it goes to become items in the Abbey Gift shop? Are the caping wax and the comb wax blocks combined before going to the gift shop? I think you mentioned this before, I just don't remember.
    Thank you for a wonderfully educational video.
    God's Peace and God Bless you and the bees for being so creative!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      Not only is it beautiful, it smells heavenly! I still will render it 2 more times, and by then, most of the impurities will have been removed and the wax ready to use for a number of purposes, mine and Monk Soap. Thank you so much for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace Susan.
      Mr. Ed

  • @MeanOlNana
    @MeanOlNana 9 місяців тому +2

    Dude I was going to start work early this morning!!! Wax rending shot that in the foot!!!!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      Sorry about pulling the rug out from beneath you, but I just want you to know how grateful I am that you took the time to watch a very long video, thank you for that. Also, I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @scottturner3831
    @scottturner3831 9 місяців тому +2

    I'm curious. How do you monitor your energy cost for all the boiling, spinning, and melting you have to do to separate the honey and wax.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Because there are no meters on any of the buildings used by Abbey Honey, regardless of the amount of utilities used during the month, a flat rate is charged to the operation. Though there are many separate operations / businesses here at St. Joseph Abbey, only a few of them have their own meters for gas and electricity, and that is because they have heavy usages of one or both of the utilities. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Scott.
      Mr. Ed

  • @tealkerberus748
    @tealkerberus748 8 місяців тому +1

    I still reckon the way I want my future set-up is a big kettle like that, but instead of straining out the sludge while the wax pours out the tap and leaving so much wax absorbed in the sludge, I want a set of screens that lock into place against the sides of the kettle. Put all the scrap wax in, put the screens in on top of them, add water until the water is above the screens, and then just let it simmer so the wax comes to the top but the sludge is caught below the screens. When it's done, turn off the heat and leave it to cool until the wax is set, then drain out the sludge and water from below, and the wax is left sitting on air with only the very fine sludge stuck to it that was able to fit through the screens. I reckon that way we wouldn't lose any wax absorbed in the sludge and I could put the sludge in the compost with a clear conscience.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  8 місяців тому +1

      I have been trying to get a set up like that for this tank, I just have not gotten it done yet. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

    • @tealkerberus748
      @tealkerberus748 8 місяців тому

      @@JeffHorchoff Yeah, I always enjoy your vids - I don't watch routinely, I just binge every so often. Peace to you too, and happy bees.

  • @HoneyBoard88
    @HoneyBoard88 4 місяці тому +1

    Đam mê sẽ khiến bạn làm được tất cả thật thú vị

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  4 місяці тому

      Đồng ý, và nói đến ong thì tôi rất đam mê. Sự bình yên của Goed.
      Ông Ed

  • @texanasimmons1761
    @texanasimmons1761 9 місяців тому +1

    What is the difference between the wax you recycle into new foundations and the wax you give to the monks for their soaps and lotions? 🐝🐝🍯

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      The only difference is the wax I give to the monks is from brood comb and the wax I use to place on our foundations is from cappings. It may not seem to be a difference but I believe since no brood was laid in the capping wax, it will not draw the moths as easily. Just my opinion. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

    • @texanasimmons1761
      @texanasimmons1761 9 місяців тому

      @@JeffHorchoff It makes sense, I was just curious which was which. Thank you!

  • @Joeybagofdonuts76
    @Joeybagofdonuts76 9 місяців тому +2

    Good morning Mr. Ed

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Hey Shawn, where are you today? Drive safe. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

    • @Joeybagofdonuts76
      @Joeybagofdonuts76 9 місяців тому

      @JeffHorchoff in KY heading home to Ohio. Finally getting around to that convalidation.

  • @christopherfletcher5384
    @christopherfletcher5384 9 місяців тому +1

    100% grade A farm to candle free range flower fed ground wax.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Nothing but the best from our bees. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Christopher.
      Mr. Ed

  • @absolutorice754
    @absolutorice754 8 місяців тому +1

    You need a metal barrel with a lid. Make a hole in the lid, fill the bot a third with water, put a metal mesh at two-thirds and over the mesh you will put honeycomb and wax. Close the barrel with the drilled lid and light the fire. Water will boil and steam, steam will melt the wax from the honeycombs and wax will flow into the water, after a while unwrap the barrel and put more honeycomb or wait until all the wax has drained from the honeycombs, turn off the fire, let cool a little and drain Water and wax from the barrel.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  8 місяців тому

      Wonderful suggestion, thank you for the help and for taking the time to watch the video. Also, I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

    • @KingKarlTNT
      @KingKarlTNT 7 місяців тому

      This is a way more effective way of doing it. Have been trying to find the most effective way to render wax and this way seems the best so far

  • @irenedjapa8805
    @irenedjapa8805 9 місяців тому +1

    MR RAINMAKER HERE MR ED,, YOUR SO CRAZY,,, LOVE U THO

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      When you are as old as me, and worked for the Post Office for as long as I did, you have earned the right to bee crazy. And I'm so happy about landing on UA-cam to share it. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @sammoore9120
    @sammoore9120 9 місяців тому +1

    That honey in the bottler looks so good! I’d love to dip a cup out and guzzle it down warn. Unfortunately, im diabetic 😢😢😢

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      I just guess I'll have to do it for you Sam, sorry you can not partake. Here's to you brother! Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

    • @sammoore9120
      @sammoore9120 9 місяців тому

      I watch them all. I would get a couple hives of my own but my wife is allergic and I’m diabetic so I’ll just have to be satisfied with watching you.

  • @ethanwilson1001
    @ethanwilson1001 9 місяців тому +1

    @31:46 Yay! Waxicle!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      I have to admit, that was the prettiest one I've seen come out of the kettle. Thanks for watching. God's peace Ethan.
      Mr. Ed

  • @kvikende
    @kvikende 5 місяців тому +1

    Where do you dump the water and what do you do with the stuff that is screened out? Compost?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  5 місяців тому +1

      The water is dumped right outside the building where bees will collect any residual honey that was in the water, and the "trash" is deposited in a compost pile. I was told it helps a great deal with aeration of the pile. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @donaldraaff5537
    @donaldraaff5537 8 місяців тому +1

    Some people in Zimbabwe requested cappings honey from us beekeepers because they were convinced that ingesting the pollen-rich cappings helped to sort of immunise them against pollen-induced hay-fever.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  8 місяців тому

      I do not know many people that actually eat the cappings, but I do not doubt it would help with building up immunities to pollen related health issues. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Donald.
      Mr. Ed

  • @choochoo405
    @choochoo405 9 місяців тому +2

    is the cocoons what the bees make for the queens? thanks for sharing!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      All the bees have cocoons and they are made as the larva develops. In each cell the larva makes a cocoon and emerges from it. For this reason, the inside diameter of the cell gradually gets smaller and smaller because a new cocoon is made inside of the old cocoon. Isn't that interesting? Thanks for watching. God's peace Nancy.
      Mr. Ed

  • @Treelia
    @Treelia 8 місяців тому +1

    I’m thinking instead of a strainer at the bottom, a large cloth net to hold all that cocoon gunk might be better. Then you could squeeze out all the wax water rather than try to scrape the gunk out the bottom of the kettle.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for the suggestion Rosie, I'll give it a try. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @tealkerberus748
    @tealkerberus748 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice they're giving you getter lights but uhh. You could really use a cleanable floor there too!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  8 місяців тому +1

      I think I will invest in a good broom now that I have good light where I can see all the trash. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @InsaneFirebat
    @InsaneFirebat 9 місяців тому +2

    I don't think I've ever seen you fill it that high, and yet, it only produced half the block you usually get.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I thought I'd get a bigger block myself, but I'm still thankful for what it did produce. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

    • @InsaneFirebat
      @InsaneFirebat 9 місяців тому

      @@JeffHorchoff It's still a pretty one :)

  • @michaelapearse6310
    @michaelapearse6310 Місяць тому +1

    When beeswax is harvested from the hive, how easily do the bees regenerate that wax? I've sourced beeswax from a local farm for candle making but wondering if it negatively effects the bees or it's helpful when moderately harvested now and then

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  Місяць тому

      Bees, generally, will only make wax during heavy nectar flows which for the most part is in the early spring. Beeswax is only recycled, that is from comb that is no longer used, and as such, there is no negative effect on the bees. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Michael.
      Mr. Ed

  • @tvans4985
    @tvans4985 9 місяців тому +1

    A Dixie Chopper mower, Nice.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      Been having that machine since 2009 and it still runs like a beast. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @user-mi4fj9rq7v
    @user-mi4fj9rq7v 9 місяців тому +1

    Jeff, thank you. I like the filter for your wax melter! Can you please provide the name of your wax melter ( kettle)?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      It's a 30 gallon Vulcan steam Kitchen Kettle. They are a bit hard to find used, but you won't want to buy a new one. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @SmokerBBQ
    @SmokerBBQ 9 місяців тому +1

    Mr. Ed what do you do with the debris on the bottom side of the 2nd brick (wax cappings)?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I did not show it, but I use a hive tool and scrape it off. All it is is dirt. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @brianhills8162
    @brianhills8162 6 місяців тому +1

    What do you do with all the slag when you're done rendering

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  6 місяців тому

      As it is mostly dirt, it goes into the compost pile. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 600 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Brian.
      Mr. Ed

    • @brianhills8162
      @brianhills8162 6 місяців тому

      @@JeffHorchoff thanks for info I really like you videos still trying to get my first 2 hive but live with sister and husband on 2.5 ac farm but she allergic

  • @heathermoore8492
    @heathermoore8492 9 місяців тому +2

    Can you use the trash after the rendering in the garden? It looks like good stuff, but would it attract those beetles and wax worms or other stuff?

    • @brucekaminskimd3417
      @brucekaminskimd3417 9 місяців тому +2

      This is a very good question . I'll be watching for the answer.

    • @heathermoore8492
      @heathermoore8492 9 місяців тому +1

      @@brucekaminskimd3417 I just saw in another of his videos.. he said that stuff is good for fire starter and compost.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      It is perfect to put in a compost pile which is where this will go. I am told it helps with the aeration of the pile, and it does not attract beetles or moths. Thanks for watching. God's peace Heather.
      Mr. Ed

  • @garyRt23Bees
    @garyRt23Bees 9 місяців тому +2

    I would think you could power wash those old frames pretty quick.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      You are correct, and the video link below shows me doing just that. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Gary.
      Mr. Ed
      ua-cam.com/video/ApZWa-Kljts/v-deo.html

  • @Іванко-э5ц
    @Іванко-э5ц 9 місяців тому +1

    Hello, Mr. Ed! From the first garbage you can squeeze another 1/3 of pure wax with a press.
    Does anyone in the USA use natural wax bases for frames instead of plastic ones?
    You are well done, Mr. Ed! I wish you success in a all your endeavors! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤝🤝🤝🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🐝🐝🐝✌✌✌

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      One day I will have a press and do exactly what you are saying, I too think I could get a bit more wax from the debris pile. There are many beekeepers here in the USA that use natural beeswax foundation. However, for me, the plastic foundation is a better fit because I spin our frames in an extractor that would blow out the beeswax foundation. Thank you for your well wishes, kind words, and for taking the time to watch the video, it is all greatly appreciated. Also, I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @Robbie-Rob_Bees_Apiary
    @Robbie-Rob_Bees_Apiary 9 місяців тому +1

    what do you do with all those used frames?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      They will be given away to members in my bee club. Almost every year I will do this and the folks that get them are VERY happy to receive them even if it means a bit of elbow grease on their part. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Rob.
      Mr. Ed

  • @davidbamson
    @davidbamson 9 місяців тому +1

    I forgot to say thank you from Dave, Montana with the feisty, Russian bees, and the fore frame horizontal be bed that you can lay inside the top

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      If it were me, I certainly would not lay in a horizontal filled with Russians. Heck, I don't even like walking by the hive with the Russians in it, those girls have an attitude. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace David.
      Mr. Ed

  • @gcinanyawose2164
    @gcinanyawose2164 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow i wish there was a way i could fly those frames all the way to South Africa, I really can’t wait to see my beekeeping dream come true 😢😢

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I'd happily give them to you if you picked them up. I wish you all the best in achieving your goal of keeping bees. I always say the world needs as many beekeepers as it can get. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Gcina.
      Mr. Ed

  • @alanwatts9232
    @alanwatts9232 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice Mr. Ed, I just rendered some wax myself. Question for you, when you put sticky frames out for the bees to clean up do they ever fight? I normally put my frames back in the hive but this time I left them out and I noticed them fighting and I ended up with a layer of dead bees in the bottom of the box.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      They will fight on occasion, but most of them do not. I will always find a few dead bees after the frames are cleaned, but not many at all. Thanks for watching. God's peace Alan.
      Mr. Ed

    • @alanwatts9232
      @alanwatts9232 9 місяців тому

      ​@@JeffHorchoffThanks Jeff.

  • @BakerBees
    @BakerBees 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey Jeff, The Denham Springs Spring Festival is April 27th. Please come for a visit, if you can.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I just put it on my calendar, and I promise I will make the effort to attend. Hopefully however, we will meet up beforehand. God's peace Brian.
      Mr. Ed

  • @Uplift2023
    @Uplift2023 7 місяців тому +1

    Hey Terrance 👀 🤩

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  6 місяців тому

      Terrance did a great job putting the lights up for me. Thanks to him I can see very well in there. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @williamhesbach4072
    @williamhesbach4072 9 місяців тому

    Great technique and fun to watch. If I may, was there a reason why the honey wasn't strained for cappings while being placed in the bucket?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I never stain the cappings as I am running the frames through the extractor, it slows the process down to much. Check out the video link below on when I processed the honey from these cappings, about 15 gallons worth. Then after you watch that video, check out the link below it showing us processing over 2 tons of the sweet stuff. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace William.
      Mr. Ed
      ua-cam.com/video/3jECWdoMTbA/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/OeBFTeQ9jss/v-deo.html

    • @williamhesbach4072
      @williamhesbach4072 9 місяців тому

      Thanks, that makes perfect sense. @@JeffHorchoff

  • @TheClawNinja
    @TheClawNinja 9 місяців тому +1

    29:00 - The urinal scene by Tom Hanks from A League of Their Own, the extended cut.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      "There's no crying in baseball." I love that scene and all of the movie. I will say this about the urinal scene, the sound from my video was much better! Great comment, I got a good laugh from it. Thanks for that and for watching. Also, I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @delfordhesener9113
    @delfordhesener9113 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the great videos! I was wondering, is there a use for the debris that you get after extracting the wax? like as a fertilizer or firestarter or something like that?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому +1

      Happy to hear you enjoyed the video, it's always reassuring to hear positive feedback, thank you for that and for watching. As far as the debris goes, it is given to the monks for their compost pile. I am told it is a great aid to the aeration of the pile. God's peace Delford.
      Mr. Ed

  • @donbearden1953
    @donbearden1953 9 місяців тому +1

    Mr Ed, your block of wax looked like it was a smiley face with a deformed nose when you first removed it.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  9 місяців тому

      I thought it looked a lot like the Dirt Rooster. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed