Looks amazing I like the light color too. My dad kept 🐝 for 60 years, he finally sold all of his equipment when he was 90, he passed away at 93 in November of 2022 he always loved Honey and biscuits😊
You jumping from the thunder gave me a good laugh. I love watching people work with hives and bees. Very interested in trying to learn more and get my own hive within the next year or two.
Some of the Bees checked out what you were doing and they said "look what we made" LOL Bees are amazing bugs. I would have preferred the lighter Honey myself. Found Honey for sale that was clear as water, the shop owner said that it was Thistle Honey, that was the mildest Honey I have ever tasted. Thanx for sharing.😃
I'm not looking to get into beekeeping, but as a baker/cook, I would be interested in testing the difference in flavor, basic sweetness etc between the darker and lighter honeys. I also put honey in my tea, so would be interested in that aspect as well. Especially since there's bound to be different flora from which these bees get their pollen and nectar where you live. I'm in Iowa, and it seems that unless some farmer has a big apple or cherry orchard, the honey around here is chiefly lavender or clover. Nice basic flavors, but I like tasting different things. 😅 And congrats on the 72-lb harvest! That's awesome! As a would-be candlemaker as well, I'd be smiling at both the amount of wax and honey. 😁
Always wanted to know more about beekeeping, great video man. I can say I am kinda spoiled here in my hometown in Greece, I always go for local honey from beehives that were placed close to orange and tangerine trees. It's the most tasty honey I've ever tasted!
This was fun to watch. My six year old daughter asked about honey from beehives, so I did a search and this video came up. She loved learning about bees making honey and the harvesting process. At the end she said she loves honey, but that makes her a little nervous - all those bees. Maybe we will try this someday. It will be a good complement to our fruit trees. Thanks for sharing! ❤
Your daugther's story was just like me when i was 8. I was both fascinated and terrified of bees because of Tony Todd's movie (Candyman). But then i grew up (I'm 27 now) I am truly amazed on how bees do their job. Their existence is just so helpful by doing pollinating, their sting can be a medicine to humankind, and last but not least, Honey! I am truly grateful to the God Almighty who have created such beautiful yet very useful species on earth, Bees.
@@MISTAH.Xthis is me right now, I have a hyperfixation that fades in and out occasionally with bees and other topics! I love honey and bees in general so much. I save bees from drowning in my grandmas pool (and wasps when I accidentally don’t look close enough) and haven’t been stung a single time. (not even by the wasps which surprised me a lot) at this point I’m pretty sure every time I save a bee from drowning they mark me with a “safe human” scent or something, because I usually get a lot of bees randomly landing on me to rest when I’m at gardens. It’s kinda unlikely that that’s true, but it’d be cool if I was actually marked as a “safe human” by bees! Bees hold a special place in my heart, the only time one has hurt me was when one accidentally dug a claw too deep into my skin, no stinger or anything, just a “whoops, held on too tight!” Kinda thing.
@@falconsfeather6970 I heard that wasps can memorize a person's face, and that they can even pass on that info to the next generation. So sometimes you've got generation grudges or even generational gratitude. Not sure how true this is tho, as I did read it from a YT comment section lol take it with a grain of salt
Bee keeper here too. You need a screened area to spin your honey. Too many hard earned bees perish that should be making you more honey. Have it to where you can open up and let the bees do their cleanup!
I’m about to harvest honey for the first time next week. At my olive and Avacado farm in deluz ca. this video helped me tremendously. It really showed me what frames to take and which ones to leave. Thank you for sharing. It’s a big help for me!
This is my first time seeing how it’s done and I’m impressed. Perfect video if you’re curious, a lot of explanation and showing everything. Thank you for the video
This is one of my favorite videos. Your explanation is point on. I’m going to be trying my hand at Bees this spring 2024 with my lavender plants. I currently have approximately 550 plants and will be at least doubling that this spring/summer. Thanks so much for sharing.
I used to use a 5 gallon paint strainer to get the honey out of the caps and other stuff. You can just stick it over a 5 gallon bucket and dump the caps in and let it drain. Then you can sort of squish it all out and get every last bit of honey out of that extra wax. Worked really well. They are super cheap too. You can get them from any paint store.
Congratulations on a good first harvest. Personally, I prefer various darker honeys to the standard, golden-hued clover honey that sems to be a common preference. They usually have a more robust and more nuanced flavor.
I'm Butch Logan. I live in southern Arizona. Here in the spring, we get Mesquite and Catclaw honey that is real clear. Tasts real good. Had a old friend, that lived to 110yrs old, and said don't use sugar for sweetener, use sugar for a long life. You are doing good. Glad I got to see your video. Take care, man.
Thank you for the video explaining how honey is extracted from the frames in the hives. I recently started taking a table spoon of honey every day for the added health things that honey is supposed to aid with. Since then I wanted to learn how the bees made honey and how it was produced. thank you very much for the great video and thank you for being a bee tender and honey farmer.God bless you!
Can i ask for a video? Think that many people could find that interesting. I just purchased my own property, north of Pittsburgh PA. Nothing big, 8 acres overhaul. I was wondering if it's possible to start my own bee hive. Not to make money, for family and friends. Beginners guide can be very interesting. Thanks!
Your hive boxes are in need of replacement. Lol Great video bud. That honey looks good. I bought a 6 gallon bucket from a local beekeeper a few years ago and were still working on it. I didn't use much this last winter, which is when I usually use it, in my tea. My wife uses it daily tho.
My second year raising bees in Southern California. What an amazing experience. Thanks for your input . I noticed that you scarp both facets of the frame . I was told to do one facet at the time . I will try your method for quick extraction
I have started bee keeping and I really love them. Right now I am using my dad's land so he gets the ag exemption but I plan on using my honey money to buy 20 acres for my bee operation and I love the countryside.
Excellent amount of honey!! I’m extracting one of my hives next week. The top two supers are quite ready. I wish I could show you a jar of honey I extracted a couple weeks ago. The girls had built comb between the inner cover and lid. It was pure white and the honey a super light color. Amazing flavor and clear. 😊
I did enjoy the video. I love your honey harvest videos. Honeybees are fascinating creatures to me. One of Gods many gifts to us. Thank you for the video Wes. 👍
Don't be afraid to harvest uncapped frames. Get you a refractometer and harvest based on the number you get. I've had uncapped frames at 14.5% and most of the time when I harvest its about 50% capped and around 17% moisture. Sometimes the bees aren't motivated to cap.
Honey harvesting videos have lately become my guilty pleasure. I never knew how satisfying watching the matte comb covering being sliced away to reveal the glossy honey was.
You'd make a good video director. You know how to tell a story with pictures. You show what wants to be seen. You camera work answered every question i had in my mind while watching. Simple and on point! Well done!
You mentioned in one of your videos that you only use organic treatment in your hives but did not say what the treatment is. We agree with you and would like to know what the treatment is? Thank you in advance.
Wao ! 9:54 This honey has such a beautiful, golden glow! The clarity and richness of the color really reflect the quality and care put into the production. Looks absolutely delicious
I love your videos. I have a suggestion that I'll think you'll appreciate. Instead of using the queen excluder to stain honey from cappings, use a paint strainer bag. The bag fits perfect in a 5 gallon bucket and then you just pull it out to hang while the honey drips through.
Among the very best videos I have viewed. As a brandy-new beekeeper I learned more in just a few minutes watching your video than hours watching others. What do you do with the frames you don’t extract?
Awesome content! I have a question. I was given as a gift 5 kg bee pollen, I heard they get bad easily. Flower pollen does not keep for very long as it tends to absorb moisture. Although companies have dried the pollen, it should be used as quickly as possible. My question is how would you storage this amount to be used in the longer run without getting bad? It would be such a waste..😔
OMG - How many times do you get stung doing the extraction? Is it true that the different colors of honey come from what the bees pollinate? Nice video - stay safe.
Just once at the hives and once while extracting. Different colors of honey come from the different plants they gather nectar from. So, yes, different plants are ready at different times of the year which produces different color honey.
Something that can help with getting "clear" honey jars (no air bubbles) is a vacuum chamber, which can be gotten for a reasonable price if you look a little, and it'll pull the air bubbles right out of whatever liquid you are working with. I normally see people use them for working with resin and such, but I figure honey could work just fine.
I loved watching your video. We just started beekeeping this March. I have one hive that just swarmed yesterday because they ran out of room in this past three weeks (it's been raining for about a week and a half, and I haven't gotten in the hives because of that). Because all the hives are brand new this year, and they're really only just starting to boom a whole lot, do you think it'd be wise to leave all honey for the bees for the winter? We live in central MO.
That's a tough call. All beekeeping is local, bees in GA where I live only need maybe 40 pounds to make it through the winter. I would check with a local beekeeper who has been through a few winters and ask him or her. I bet there's a bee club in your area you could find on Facebook, or maybe check the Beesource forums. Thanks for watching!
I feel lucky to have come across your channel. I have wanted my own bees for a few years now and I just want to thankyou for sharing your journey with harvesting honey, I have already learnt so much from your videos and I cant wait to get started. Im in the UK, is there a certain time of the year thats better to get started and set up bees for a first time keeper? also, I use no chemicals at all in my garden, I am trying to make all of my produce organic, but the miles of fields around me do use chemicals, would that mean the honey that my bees would produce wouldn't be organic? thankyou again ☺
Hi I have one burning question. I really really hope you could help quench my curiosity. We see there are white heavy opaque honey on the market claiming they are raw and unpasteurized honey. But the raw unpasteurized honey is what I see in this video aint that right? So how come the market honey are white hardly flowing opaque in appearance? In fact, what are they? I tried asking them but didnt get a definitive answer.
That's awesome!! Where are you located? I'm in my second year of (natural) beekeeping in SE Missouri and went from 4 to 12 hives this spring. I'm not sure if I'll do a summer harvest or wait until fall. Way to go!!
Hi , you make nice informative videos. I watched many of them. I am starting this season with bee keeping. And I wanted to ask your vision on using a jacket or a full suit. Whitch one did you preferred, and why? Thanks!
08:14 "and I can say with a lot of confidence that this is this springs honey" 08:38 - cuts it open 08:40 "actually that's pretty dark. That probably is last years honey" 😂😂😂😂😂
I got a kick out of your jump and stare at that clap of thunder . I wish it would rain like it rains where you are, out here in Wyoming. We get 4X4 storms out here. The drops are 4 inches apart and the storms last for four minutes.
*And your Lord inspired the bees: “Make ˹your˺ homes in the mountains, the trees, and in what people construct, and feed from ˹the flower of˺ any fruit ˹you please˺ and follow the ways your Lord has made easy for you.” From their bellies comes forth liquid of varying colours, in which there is healing for people. Surely in this is a sign for those who reflect.* Qur'an 16 (68:69) Meaning in the fact that Allah inspires this weak little creature to travel through the vast fields and feed from every kind of fruit, then gather it for wax and honey, which are some of the best things, in this is a sign for people who think about the might and power of the bee's Creator Who causes all of this to happen. From this we learn that Allah is the Initiator, the All-Powerful, the All-Wise, the All-Knowing, the Most Generous, the Most Merciful. So believe in Allah who is the creator of everything and worship him alone without any partners. That's the straight path.
What state are you in? We had a March freeze in southeast Louisiana while everything was blooming and it fried everything. Doesn't look like it will be a good production year for our bees.
Hi from South Africa. It seems you may be putting the new supers on the top of the stack? If so, try having the fullest supers at the top and empties at the bottom. It seems bees fill the top ones first. Kind regards. Kevin
👍👍👍 *Thank you for this content!* From what I saw through a quick google search, I was under the grossly mistaken impression that _any honey that can be poured is highly processed._ I love the dark honey that I am getting from western NC and was concerned about that honey being diluted. _I saw a photo of their property, where workers were pouring something into a hive from a gallon jug, and thought this was sketchy._ Maybe this is part of hive maintenance.
I have a question on your sawmill did you have to put it together or go to Newnan Georgia to pick it up and train on it I don't no witch one I won't the lt 15. Or lt 28 or the lt 35 no hydraulic
You should plant Black Locust Trees. They make very desirable honey. Tupelo honey is also very desirable. Even if you don't live far enough south to grow "Nyssa Ogeche", there are other species of the "Nyssa" genus that also have good honey production and can be grown farther north. There are great varieties of both Black Locust and "Nyssa" trees that are native to the US as well.
*And your Lord inspired the bees: “Make ˹your˺ homes in the mountains, the trees, and in what people construct, and feed from ˹the flower of˺ any fruit ˹you please˺ and follow the ways your Lord has made easy for you.” From their bellies comes forth liquid of varying colours, in which there is healing for people. Surely in this is a sign for those who reflect.* Qur'an 16 (68:69) Meaning in the fact that Allah inspires this weak little creature to travel through the vast fields and feed from every kind of fruit, then gather it for wax and honey, which are some of the best things, in this is a sign for people who think about the might and power of the bee's Creator Who causes all of this to happen. From this we learn that Allah is the Initiator, the All-Powerful, the All-Wise, the All-Knowing, the Most Generous, the Most Merciful. So believe in Allah who is the creator of everything and worship him alone without any partners. That's the straight path.
I've never done it, but always enjoy your Beekeeping videos. Very informative and educational.
Cool! Thanks for watching!
Hang a swarm trap up and see what happens :)
@@falllineridge I saw you weren’t wearing gloves why
@@falllineridge Are this LR or DB hives
@@KevinLyons-gn7euit could be for dexterity reasons. I say this off of personal experience, I don’t like how gloves hinder my dexterity 😅
Man your accent just makes these videos for me, these beekeeping videos are so wholesome. Some of my favorite content to see pop up.
Yeah its like hearing your friendly neighbor talking about bee-keeping.
Looks amazing I like the light color too. My dad kept 🐝 for 60 years, he finally sold all of his equipment when he was 90, he passed away at 93 in November of 2022 he always loved Honey and biscuits😊
He lived a full life...bees really do help us. I'm going to have my own bees soon
You jumping from the thunder gave me a good laugh. I love watching people work with hives and bees. Very interested in trying to learn more and get my own hive within the next year or two.
*Man, I am a beekeeper but I never get tired of watching honey harvest haha Looks great brother!*
Some of the Bees checked out what you were doing and they said "look what we made" LOL Bees are amazing bugs. I would have preferred the lighter Honey myself. Found Honey for sale that was clear as water, the shop owner said that it was Thistle Honey, that was the mildest Honey I have ever tasted. Thanx for sharing.😃
Whet ya whistle with some Thistle....😂❤
I was thinking that when I seen them watching the honey come out I could almost sense their pride in their work lol.
..I wanna try thistle honey now, thank you 😊
I'm not looking to get into beekeeping, but as a baker/cook, I would be interested in testing the difference in flavor, basic sweetness etc between the darker and lighter honeys. I also put honey in my tea, so would be interested in that aspect as well. Especially since there's bound to be different flora from which these bees get their pollen and nectar where you live. I'm in Iowa, and it seems that unless some farmer has a big apple or cherry orchard, the honey around here is chiefly lavender or clover. Nice basic flavors, but I like tasting different things. 😅
And congrats on the 72-lb harvest! That's awesome! As a would-be candlemaker as well, I'd be smiling at both the amount of wax and honey. 😁
There are differences in every batch. Some are subtle and others are bold. It's an amazing hobby and craft.
Always wanted to know more about beekeeping, great video man. I can say I am kinda spoiled here in my hometown in Greece, I always go for local honey from beehives that were placed close to orange and tangerine trees. It's the most tasty honey I've ever tasted!
This was fun to watch. My six year old daughter asked about honey from beehives, so I did a search and this video came up. She loved learning about bees making honey and the harvesting process. At the end she said she loves honey, but that makes her a little nervous - all those bees. Maybe we will try this someday. It will be a good complement to our fruit trees. Thanks for sharing! ❤
Your daugther's story was just like me when i was 8. I was both fascinated and terrified of bees because of Tony Todd's movie (Candyman). But then i grew up (I'm 27 now) I am truly amazed on how bees do their job. Their existence is just so helpful by doing pollinating, their sting can be a medicine to humankind, and last but not least, Honey!
I am truly grateful to the God Almighty who have created such beautiful yet very useful species on earth, Bees.
@@MISTAH.Xthis is me right now, I have a hyperfixation that fades in and out occasionally with bees and other topics! I love honey and bees in general so much. I save bees from drowning in my grandmas pool (and wasps when I accidentally don’t look close enough) and haven’t been stung a single time. (not even by the wasps which surprised me a lot) at this point I’m pretty sure every time I save a bee from drowning they mark me with a “safe human” scent or something, because I usually get a lot of bees randomly landing on me to rest when I’m at gardens. It’s kinda unlikely that that’s true, but it’d be cool if I was actually marked as a “safe human” by bees! Bees hold a special place in my heart, the only time one has hurt me was when one accidentally dug a claw too deep into my skin, no stinger or anything, just a “whoops, held on too tight!” Kinda thing.
You are an amazing parent may God bless you
@@falconsfeather6970 I heard that wasps can memorize a person's face, and that they can even pass on that info to the next generation. So sometimes you've got generation grudges or even generational gratitude. Not sure how true this is tho, as I did read it from a YT comment section lol take it with a grain of salt
@@runway5338 …I hold so much power…
My next goal is befriending crows, ravens, and/or other corvids lol
So satisfying. Can’t wait to harvest my first honey.. Very informative!! Thank you! First year bee keeper here ️.
Bee keeper here too. You need a screened area to spin your honey. Too many hard earned bees perish that should be making you more honey. Have it to where you can open up and let the bees do their cleanup!
A bee only produces 1/8 teaspoon of honey in its lifetime. You won't be losing much even if 100 perish.
Lol I love how you say "should" as if these bees are willing participants.
@@ZaiDrizzleDropuhhh they ARE willing participants 🙄 this is their life cycle
How can I tell the difference between real honey and fake honey? Is there a certain way you can telll me
@@shakiraevans6067 Its the they "should" be making more honey that bothers me
I’m about to harvest honey for the first time next week. At my olive and Avacado farm in deluz ca.
this video helped me tremendously. It really showed me what frames to take and which ones to leave. Thank you for sharing. It’s a big help for me!
I use honey primarily as a coffee sweetener, and sometimes on a biscuit. The darker, stronger flavored is my preference. Good video.
Yeah, I only really get honey from the store admittedly but I tend to prefer the darker variants over the lighter ones
This is my first time seeing how it’s done and I’m impressed. Perfect video if you’re curious, a lot of explanation and showing everything. Thank you for the video
That's a lot of honey!
What the hell
@@manojmanav74What
It is a lot, honey :)
Nani?
This is one of my favorite videos. Your explanation is point on.
I’m going to be trying my hand at Bees this spring 2024 with my lavender plants.
I currently have approximately 550 plants and will be at least doubling that this spring/summer.
Thanks so much for sharing.
I appreciate how sustainable your beekeeping practices are. It’s great to see content that promotes eco-friendly methods!
I used to use a 5 gallon paint strainer to get the honey out of the caps and other stuff. You can just stick it over a 5 gallon bucket and dump the caps in and let it drain. Then you can sort of squish it all out and get every last bit of honey out of that extra wax. Worked really well. They are super cheap too. You can get them from any paint store.
Wow, all those bees flying around while you are extracting and filtering the capping and you are so cool and calm about it. Impressive.
Congratulations on a good first harvest. Personally, I prefer various darker honeys to the standard, golden-hued clover honey that sems to be a common preference. They usually have a more robust and more nuanced flavor.
The fact that you recognize the difference in honeys makes you pretty awesome lol.
@@bradleysimpson9819 I suggest you to go to a honey shop and taste different ones, they all taste very different
I'm Butch Logan. I live in southern Arizona. Here in the spring, we get Mesquite and Catclaw honey that is real clear. Tasts real good. Had a old friend, that lived to 110yrs old, and said don't use sugar for sweetener, use sugar for a long life. You are doing good. Glad I got to see your video. Take care, man.
Thank you for the video explaining how honey is extracted from the frames in the hives. I recently started taking a table spoon of honey every day for the added health things that honey is supposed to aid with. Since then I wanted to learn how the bees made honey and how it was produced. thank you very much for the great video and thank you for being a bee tender and honey farmer.God bless you!
Can i ask for a video? Think that many people could find that interesting.
I just purchased my own property, north of Pittsburgh PA.
Nothing big, 8 acres overhaul.
I was wondering if it's possible to start my own bee hive. Not to make money, for family and friends.
Beginners guide can be very interesting.
Thanks!
Your hive boxes are in need of replacement. Lol
Great video bud. That honey looks good. I bought a 6 gallon bucket from a local beekeeper a few years ago and were still working on it. I didn't use much this last winter, which is when I usually use it, in my tea. My wife uses it daily tho.
My second year raising bees in Southern California. What an amazing experience. Thanks for your input .
I noticed that you scarp both facets of the frame . I was told to do one facet at the time . I will try your method for quick extraction
I have started bee keeping and I really love them. Right now I am using my dad's land so he gets the ag exemption but I plan on using my honey money to buy 20 acres for my bee operation and I love the countryside.
Love your videos, what a haul and nice progress. Keep em coming! Would love to see more wax processing. Maybe make some candles with the fam?
Excellent amount of honey!! I’m extracting one of my hives next week. The top two supers are quite ready. I wish I could show you a jar of honey I extracted a couple weeks ago. The girls had built comb between the inner cover and lid. It was pure white and the honey a super light color. Amazing flavor and clear. 😊
So satisfying. Can’t wait to harvest my first honey.
Same here
I did enjoy the video. I love your honey harvest videos. Honeybees are fascinating creatures to me. One of Gods many gifts to us. Thank you for the video Wes. 👍
Don't be afraid to harvest uncapped frames. Get you a refractometer and harvest based on the number you get. I've had uncapped frames at 14.5% and most of the time when I harvest its about 50% capped and around 17% moisture. Sometimes the bees aren't motivated to cap.
I love the bees hanging around watching the harvest. Like little quality supervisors.
Honey harvesting videos have lately become my guilty pleasure. I never knew how satisfying watching the matte comb covering being sliced away to reveal the glossy honey was.
You'd make a good video director. You know how to tell a story with pictures. You show what wants to be seen. You camera work answered every question i had in my mind while watching. Simple and on point! Well done!
Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate you watching.
I’m very new to your channel 😅 like 10 seconds into my first video ever and I’m hooked . It’s the accent for me 😍😍😍🐝🐝🐝🐝 and the bees of course
You mentioned in one of your videos that you only use organic treatment in your hives but did not say what the treatment is. We agree with you and would like to know what the treatment is? Thank you in advance.
Great video and audio!! I always enjoy your beekeeping videos. I hope you get a lot of views on this one, too.
Glad to hear the audio was ok! Really had some issues that I had to deal with in the editing process. Thanks for the feedback and for watching!
Wao ! 9:54 This honey has such a beautiful, golden glow! The clarity and richness of the color really reflect the quality and care put into the production. Looks absolutely delicious
Very cool and interesting video. Loved the slow-mo! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I love your videos. I have a suggestion that I'll think you'll appreciate. Instead of using the queen excluder to stain honey from cappings, use a paint strainer bag. The bag fits perfect in a 5 gallon bucket and then you just pull it out to hang while the honey drips through.
Going to harvest off the first of our backyard honey this weekend. Many thanks for the informative video brother.
Aaron Z from Boise.
12:38 y'all see that bee trip? 😂😂😂😂😂
bee got diabetic 💀💀💀
Great video Wes! So happy to see y'all again and we'll be here when you come back. Cheers!
Among the very best videos I have viewed. As a brandy-new beekeeper I learned more in just a few minutes watching your video than hours watching others. What do you do with the frames you don’t extract?
Thanks! They go back in the hives to be finished out (capped). I hope to extract them in the next month or so.
itake it once you take the honey from the capping to can refine the wax from them or what is left useless?
which type of flowers they made the honey i mean in spain we have a lot of options, azahar (orange flower) rosemary.... wich one do they made?
okey clover and blueberry i saw it later
Awesome content! I have a question. I was given as a gift 5 kg bee pollen, I heard they get bad easily. Flower pollen does not keep for very long as it tends to absorb moisture. Although companies have dried the pollen, it should be used as quickly as possible. My question is how would you storage this amount to be used in the longer run without getting bad? It would be such a waste..😔
We still miss you,Wes. But we do hope that your continuing education and ministry are thriving. God bless.
OMG - How many times do you get stung doing the extraction? Is it true that the different colors of honey come from what the bees pollinate? Nice video - stay safe.
Just once at the hives and once while extracting. Different colors of honey come from the different plants they gather nectar from. So, yes, different plants are ready at different times of the year which produces different color honey.
What kind of knife are you using!! We used a heat knife and dont like it as it browns/burns the honey 😢,
It’s just an old bread knife, nothing fancy. I don’t use a refractometer, if the cells are capped it’s ready.
I just love the sheer positive energy this man shows about bees.
How do you keep from being stung with no protection while cleaning the racks
Something that can help with getting "clear" honey jars (no air bubbles) is a vacuum chamber, which can be gotten for a reasonable price if you look a little, and it'll pull the air bubbles right out of whatever liquid you are working with.
I normally see people use them for working with resin and such, but I figure honey could work just fine.
I love that you leave some honey for the bees. That's really thoughtful and humane of you. ❤
I loved watching your video. We just started beekeeping this March. I have one hive that just swarmed yesterday because they ran out of room in this past three weeks (it's been raining for about a week and a half, and I haven't gotten in the hives because of that). Because all the hives are brand new this year, and they're really only just starting to boom a whole lot, do you think it'd be wise to leave all honey for the bees for the winter? We live in central MO.
That's a tough call. All beekeeping is local, bees in GA where I live only need maybe 40 pounds to make it through the winter. I would check with a local beekeeper who has been through a few winters and ask him or her. I bet there's a bee club in your area you could find on Facebook, or maybe check the Beesource forums. Thanks for watching!
I feel lucky to have come across your channel. I have wanted my own bees for a few years now and I just want to thankyou for sharing your journey with harvesting honey, I have already learnt so much from your videos and I cant wait to get started. Im in the UK, is there a certain time of the year thats better to get started and set up bees for a first time keeper? also, I use no chemicals at all in my garden, I am trying to make all of my produce organic, but the miles of fields around me do use chemicals, would that mean the honey that my bees would produce wouldn't be organic? thankyou again ☺
Thank you for these videos, highly enjoying learning the process. Had no idea you spin the frames! 🤯
Hi I have one burning question. I really really hope you could help quench my curiosity. We see there are white heavy opaque honey on the market claiming they are raw and unpasteurized honey. But the raw unpasteurized honey is what I see in this video aint that right? So how come the market honey are white hardly flowing opaque in appearance? In fact, what are they? I tried asking them but didnt get a definitive answer.
Fake?
That's awesome!! Where are you located? I'm in my second year of (natural) beekeeping in SE Missouri and went from 4 to 12 hives this spring. I'm not sure if I'll do a summer harvest or wait until fall. Way to go!!
72 pounds of honey early in the season? That’s a sweet victory! 🍯 Congrats on an impressive haul and a smooth process!
Thank you
I really get more information about my lovely sweet😋
I love honey so much 🍯
I can eat it without mass and time😄🥰
This is very inspiring. Curious do you ever get stung? If yes how often and how do you deal with it?
Awesome video - post a short after those jars settle so we can see how they turned out :)
What's a good way to clean your spinner for and after use
How do you know the difference between real honey and store bought honey ? How do I tell? Can you give me a certain way to know the difference.
Great video! NY city skicker here and I thoroughly enjoyed the content and your presentation!
Stupid Q - but do the bees actually use the honey or is it a by-product for them?
They use it. It's their food. They just happen to make an excess of it for us to enjoy.
I have been watching these honey extraction videos for going on 4 hours. It’s so fascinating to me
That honey over the screen sounding like some heavy rain was awesome. That extraction process is so damn mesmerizing or how they say satisfying.
Hi , you make nice informative videos. I watched many of them. I am starting this season with bee keeping. And I wanted to ask your vision on using a jacket or a full suit. Whitch one did you preferred, and why? Thanks!
I’ve learned quite a bit from your channel, brother. Thank you!
Cool! Thanks for watching!
i wonder whats unhealthier, second hand pinestraw smoke or tobacco smoke
08:14 "and I can say with a lot of confidence that this is this springs honey"
08:38 - cuts it open
08:40 "actually that's pretty dark. That probably is last years honey"
😂😂😂😂😂
The way you harvest is so efficient It is truly an art
At about 5:20, while you’re blowing the bees out, what’s that stuck to the bottom of that box?
Can you not extract from the very bottom box?
I got a kick out of your jump and stare at that clap of thunder . I wish it would rain like it rains where you are, out here in Wyoming. We get 4X4 storms out here. The drops are 4 inches apart and the storms last for four minutes.
Maybe, you should enclose a room with fly screen to keep the bees out while you harvest the honey.
*And your Lord inspired the bees: “Make ˹your˺ homes in the mountains, the trees, and in what people construct, and feed from ˹the flower of˺ any fruit ˹you please˺ and follow the ways your Lord has made easy for you.” From their bellies comes forth liquid of varying colours, in which there is healing for people. Surely in this is a sign for those who reflect.*
Qur'an 16 (68:69)
Meaning in the fact that Allah inspires this weak little creature to travel through the vast fields and feed from every kind of fruit, then gather it for wax and honey, which are some of the best things, in this is a sign for people who think about the might and power of the bee's Creator Who causes all of this to happen.
From this we learn that Allah is the Initiator, the All-Powerful, the All-Wise, the All-Knowing, the Most Generous, the Most Merciful. So believe in Allah who is the creator of everything and worship him alone without any partners. That's the straight path.
11:46 why is the pattern of the wax like that?
I tried googling it and it might be something to do with moisture in the air causing a specific type of moulding
What state are you in? We had a March freeze in southeast Louisiana while everything was blooming and it fried everything. Doesn't look like it will be a good production year for our bees.
FLR is in Georgia.
I'm wondering, what do you do with those wax you cut out?
Please if you can answer me about the metal issue and the benefits of honey that worries me a lot
Hi from South Africa. It seems you may be putting the new supers on the top of the stack? If so, try having the fullest supers at the top and empties at the bottom. It seems bees fill the top ones first. Kind regards. Kevin
I love watching you keep bees its actually my first year keeping bees and they are drawing like crazy
👍👍👍 *Thank you for this content!* From what I saw through a quick google search, I was under the grossly mistaken impression that _any honey that can be poured is highly processed._ I love the dark honey that I am getting from western NC and was concerned about that honey being diluted. _I saw a photo of their property, where workers were pouring something into a hive from a gallon jug, and thought this was sketchy._ Maybe this is part of hive maintenance.
After watching the Just Alex vids, it's very cool to now switch to a more experienced bee keeper with a bigger operation. Those hives get mighty tall!
How much do you get out of a pound of Honey? I suppose you have a source that buys it?
Very informative!! Thank you! First year bee keeper here ☺️🐝
Harvesting 72 Pounds of Pure Honey. The video has impressive details and is very realistic. Watched the video on May 19, 2023 very like. Thank you
How do you make sure no bees get through the process
You can’t
Strainer
How do you ensure that your hives still have enough honey to eat?
7:09 😅😅😅😅love the way he say “ brood” 😂😂funny fella
How long does it take for a harvest from a good active hive?
After slinging the honey out, do you put it back in the hive as is?
how many harvests can you get out of one of those hives per year?
How is the best way to conserve thee honey for more time?
Great video, my kids loved it. Thanks for what you do!
how do you keep the bees from flying away while you harvest the honey?
Do you end up getting sticky?with all that honey.
Oh yeah...me, the camera, everything in sight gets sticky.
I have a question on your sawmill did you have to put it together or go to Newnan Georgia to pick it up and train on it I don't no witch one I won't the lt 15. Or lt 28 or the lt 35 no hydraulic
I put mine together myself so I could be better acquainted with it. They'll put it together for you for a fee.
You should plant Black Locust Trees. They make very desirable honey. Tupelo honey is also very desirable. Even if you don't live far enough south to grow "Nyssa Ogeche", there are other species of the "Nyssa" genus that also have good honey production and can be grown farther north. There are great varieties of both Black Locust and "Nyssa" trees that are native to the US as well.
*And your Lord inspired the bees: “Make ˹your˺ homes in the mountains, the trees, and in what people construct, and feed from ˹the flower of˺ any fruit ˹you please˺ and follow the ways your Lord has made easy for you.” From their bellies comes forth liquid of varying colours, in which there is healing for people. Surely in this is a sign for those who reflect.*
Qur'an 16 (68:69)
Meaning in the fact that Allah inspires this weak little creature to travel through the vast fields and feed from every kind of fruit, then gather it for wax and honey, which are some of the best things, in this is a sign for people who think about the might and power of the bee's Creator Who causes all of this to happen.
From this we learn that Allah is the Initiator, the All-Powerful, the All-Wise, the All-Knowing, the Most Generous, the Most Merciful. So believe in Allah who is the creator of everything and worship him alone without any partners. That's the straight path.