New sub here, looking forward to learn more. Saw you on the Urban Gardener. I have bees from a friend that takes care of them on my property.. He keeps them for his honey business. They are not ‘my bees’ but he is encouraging me to start bee keeping. I’m looking to learn, though I am a slow learner. I guess I am still in that ‘learning the intuition’ phase.
Thanks for subscribing! Starting beekeeping that way is by far the best way to get into it. I'm a slow learner too :) When you learn slowly, usually you retain more information, so take your time.
Appreciate your approach and help with this multifaceted field. It seems there is as many opinions or ideas as there is hives. I just try to glean as much info as I can and glad to have your teachings to help build my knowledge of keeping these little critters. Watching them lots has taught me more about understanding the other bees types as well. I learned its not all about us. Bees have other things to do than chase us all the time.
I like that! Bees DO have other things to do than chase us. We're kind of that pain in the butt thing that comes along every few days. We make a mess and then they have to put it all back they way they like it.
Hey, I just went into hive today. Have two hives, 1 buckfast and 1 Italian. Both ok except buckfast is gangbuster so took 4 farmes to give my Italian. They seem to devour there food stores. Is this normal different or generics. Buckfast have 3 brood deep and they are filling or at least working on it. Italian is 2 deep but little nectar so put 4 farms in it . Booth have brood and that is looking good. Thanks
It is normal for hives to differ quite a bit within your apiary. It's a big reason why you should get at least 2 hives to start. Most of the time, one hive will be okay or good and the other will be below average. It could be how they were prepared by the apiary that put the package or nuc together. They could have nosema or tracheal mites. The queen could be not as healthy. Or it could be genetics. I would not say that you shouldn't assume that buckfast bees are going to be better than Italian bees the next time you're looking to buy bees. Italian bees are known for being good at gathering honey and being pretty productive.
Ideally, empty as in nothing, not even honeycomb or foundation. But if necessary, then put in frames with honeycomb but the cells are empty - no brood or food.
Treating for mites: We have a grace period in Western Australia with no mites yet (about 1 year ago the varroa was declared uncontrollable/permanent on the east coast) 😢.
Or, as this video demonstrates, she is good at planning ahead, and therefore recorded this before the move, realizing she wouldn't have time to produce videos for a while.
@@johngardner1898 LOL too funny. YES! I filmed a few videos before we moved knowing that there wouldn't be much I could do in my parent's backyard in Philly with no bees or bee equipment
I am on the continental U.S.! This video was filmed months ago. I planned to post it awhile ago but some health issues with myself and my son prevented me from finishing the editing of it. More videos to come. We're supposed to move into our new home in November. Once that happens, I will give everyone a tour 😊
New sub here, looking forward to learn more. Saw you on the Urban Gardener. I have bees from a friend that takes care of them on my property.. He keeps them for his honey business. They are not ‘my bees’ but he is encouraging me to start bee keeping. I’m looking to learn, though I am a slow learner. I guess I am still in that ‘learning the intuition’ phase.
Thanks for subscribing! Starting beekeeping that way is by far the best way to get into it. I'm a slow learner too :) When you learn slowly, usually you retain more information, so take your time.
@@BeekeepingMadeSimple 💯
Thank you! Caoght a small swarm today! Prayers said!
Appreciate your approach and help with this multifaceted field. It seems there is as many opinions or ideas as there is hives. I just try to glean as much info as I can and glad to have your teachings to help build my knowledge of keeping these little critters. Watching them lots has taught me more about understanding the other bees types as well. I learned its not all about us. Bees have other things to do than chase us all the time.
I like that! Bees DO have other things to do than chase us. We're kind of that pain in the butt thing that comes along every few days. We make a mess and then they have to put it all back they way they like it.
So much to learn!
In our area (central Kentucky) they treat in December, January, and February with oxalic acid. I was surprised.
Wow! That is a lot.
Hey, I just went into hive today. Have two hives, 1 buckfast and 1 Italian. Both ok except buckfast is gangbuster so took 4 farmes to give my Italian. They seem to devour there food stores. Is this normal different or generics. Buckfast have 3 brood deep and they are filling or at least working on it. Italian is 2 deep but little nectar so put 4 farms in it . Booth have brood and that is looking good. Thanks
It is normal for hives to differ quite a bit within your apiary. It's a big reason why you should get at least 2 hives to start. Most of the time, one hive will be okay or good and the other will be below average. It could be how they were prepared by the apiary that put the package or nuc together. They could have nosema or tracheal mites. The queen could be not as healthy. Or it could be genetics. I would not say that you shouldn't assume that buckfast bees are going to be better than Italian bees the next time you're looking to buy bees. Italian bees are known for being good at gathering honey and being pretty productive.
@@BeekeepingMadeSimple thank you for your input and I hope to split in spring. Always looking forward to your live stream and videos.
In your talk about preventing swarming, by "empty frames" do you mean empty of brood or empty of brood and food?
Ideally, empty as in nothing, not even honeycomb or foundation. But if necessary, then put in frames with honeycomb but the cells are empty - no brood or food.
Treating for mites: We have a grace period in Western Australia with no mites yet (about 1 year ago the varroa was declared uncontrollable/permanent on the east coast) 😢.
I hope your bees stay healthy and varroa free for many more years to come.
I see you didn't make it back to the States.
Or, as this video demonstrates, she is good at planning ahead, and therefore recorded this before the move, realizing she wouldn't have time to produce videos for a while.
@@johngardner1898 LOL too funny. YES! I filmed a few videos before we moved knowing that there wouldn't be much I could do in my parent's backyard in Philly with no bees or bee equipment
I am on the continental U.S.! This video was filmed months ago. I planned to post it awhile ago but some health issues with myself and my son prevented me from finishing the editing of it. More videos to come. We're supposed to move into our new home in November. Once that happens, I will give everyone a tour 😊
@@johngardner1898 I should hire you to respond to all of my UA-cam comments 😊
@@BeekeepingMadeSimple I am referring all of the new Beekeepers in our local County Beekeepers Association to you and your channel.