I've found occasional mice in my hives that have been stung to death by pissed-off bees, however, after seeing the nest damage I'm going to install mouse guard mesh this fall, but I've always put entrance restrictors for the winter mostly to keep the cold Vermont air out. I enjoy seeing inside other people's hives, as it acts as a sanity check! Thanks for your excellent (and fun) videos!
I always use entrance restrictors, but apparently even a half inch by inch space is enough for a mouse to squeeze through. LOL. you're welcome for the sanity check, even if this inspection wasn't as "sane" as usual.
You and Brian are truly a jack and queen of all trades. How did you learn all your home/shed building and beekeeping skills? This is all part of my homesteading dreams one day! Also, was that bee or some other kind of larvae you discarded and why? Sorry for all the questions. We love and always look forward to your videos!!
Lots of youtube videos lol. Learning by experience. The bee larvae was in between the boxes, so was already destroyed when I opened it, they should be located inside honeycombs in the frames. Glad you're enjoying the videos!
Why do mice make nests in bee hives? I never knew about this. You’re so brave. I don’t know if I could do all that but you know what you’re doing! Looks like you guys are off to a busy and productive summer. Enjoy. I hope weather stays in your favor. God bless.
good channel, good to see your work with the Bees Suited up and A man use what god gave him a brain Safety Equipment. you will be able to hear and see in the future. and no swelling from the bees
Mice ate all their honey and eating comb so the bees are hungry and angry (hangry) LOL , can't blame them. I agree you definitely need to (mouse proof) your hive boxes.
Bonjour Colorado c'est magnifique de s'occuper des abeilles Bryan à assez de s'occuper de son atelier q'uil veux faire 🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵😃😘🤗de papy Gilbert de France bisous bisous bisous
@@ColoradoMountainLiving The mouse still got to build quite a nest! I found it so interesting. Good for you keeping bees in Colorado… tough winters for them. Thank you for answering, I so appreciate it 😌
I'd have made a good beekeeper I used to catch about ten bees in my hand and they would all sting me all the other kids thought I was a psychopath lol luckily I turned out pretty normal and I used to be a werewolf but I'm not noooooooooooooooooow !!!!!!!
Would a cat and Viggo get along?. It maybe time to invest into a cat. Unless you have cat allergies. Which I do. If that is the case then I guess you will have to find alternative natural ways to get rid of mice problems. Several of the channels I watch have cats and those channels never seem to have rodent or rabbit problems.
Cats generally don’t like dogs, especially high energy dogs, you need a way to separate them. Cats are more useful than dogs because they eat rodents that are hard to get rid of, dogs just take up space and bark at clouds 😬
@@____________________________.x Well I know of several farms/families/homesteads that would prove your first theory incorrect. However the farms/homesteads have at least 30-40 acres to several 100 acre properties. Also these dogs and cats are working animals they have a different purpose other than being pets.
We have a cat. You have have seen her in a few videos, but she is very old. We do not let her outside. We used to have 2 cats and one that went outside never returned. Outdoor cats don't last long in Colorado mountains.
Wearing that suit in full sun is gold medal effort.
And not nearly as hot as when I was wearing that suit in North Carolina in 90º weather! I could never tell if it was sweat or bees crawling on me.
Amy, I learned a lot about bee keeping just watching you work with them. Thanks
That's great! Glad you've enjoyed it.
I've found occasional mice in my hives that have been stung to death by pissed-off bees, however, after seeing the nest damage I'm going to install mouse guard mesh this fall, but I've always put entrance restrictors for the winter mostly to keep the cold Vermont air out. I enjoy seeing inside other people's hives, as it acts as a sanity check! Thanks for your excellent (and fun) videos!
I always use entrance restrictors, but apparently even a half inch by inch space is enough for a mouse to squeeze through. LOL. you're welcome for the sanity check, even if this inspection wasn't as "sane" as usual.
That was exciting!
more than usual !! lol
Brian with his tool gear, saw, etc. and you with your hive get-up are earmarks of a true "can do" couple. Have a fun summer! L.
haha! Thanks so much,
Wow nice video ....those Bees my goodness you are brave and skilled too deal with the hives good job very interesting to see it all !!
Thank you very much!
You are so brave Amy.. I just think i would freak out lol. 🐝
I'm "somewhat" used to it. But it's nerve wracking all, the intense buzzing. Being in a suit helps!
good job misses bee keeper they are happy you fixed there house have a great day
Thanks, you too!
Dang girl!! Be careful!!
One bee got me yesterday. Waiting on the lobster claw finger.
You and Brian are truly a jack and queen of all trades. How did you learn all your home/shed building and beekeeping skills? This is all part of my homesteading dreams one day! Also, was that bee or some other kind of larvae you discarded and why? Sorry for all the questions. We love and always look forward to your videos!!
Lots of youtube videos lol. Learning by experience. The bee larvae was in between the boxes, so was already destroyed when I opened it, they should be located inside honeycombs in the frames. Glad you're enjoying the videos!
@@ColoradoMountainLiving That makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to get back to me and explain! You guys are awesome!
Why do mice make nests in bee hives? I never knew about this. You’re so brave. I don’t know if I could do all that but you know what you’re doing!
Looks like you guys are off to a busy and productive summer. Enjoy. I hope weather stays in your favor. God bless.
its the perfect house for them in winter! warm shelter and tons of food.
I hate that feeling, it just makes my skin crawl!
good channel, good to see your work with the Bees Suited up and A man use what god gave him a brain Safety Equipment. you will be able to hear and see in the future. and no swelling from the bees
Thanks 👍 although bee stings do have their health benefits, in small quantities lol.
Mice ate all their honey and eating comb so the bees are hungry and angry (hangry) LOL , can't blame them. I agree you definitely need to (mouse proof) your hive boxes.
Yep!
Think I would give them lots of room!
yep, gonna leave them alone for a few days before going back to grab that bad honeycomb that mouse chewed up.
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Welcome aboard!
Wouldn’t you need to sterilise the mouse contaminated areas?
I will go back in and remove the bottom comb.
Bonjour Colorado c'est magnifique de s'occuper des abeilles Bryan à assez de s'occuper de son atelier q'uil veux faire 🇨🇵🇨🇵🇨🇵😃😘🤗de papy Gilbert de France bisous bisous bisous
Thank you!
How come the bees don’t attack and kill the mouse? I found it fascinating that a mouse would build a home in a bee hive….you are very brave.
I think they do ; i just don't get to witness it. I did see a dead mouse outside the hives this season.
@@ColoradoMountainLiving The mouse still got to build quite a nest! I found it so interesting. Good for you keeping bees in Colorado… tough winters for them. Thank you for answering, I so appreciate it 😌
I'd have made a good beekeeper I used to catch about ten bees in my hand and they would all sting me all the other kids thought I was a psychopath lol luckily I turned out pretty normal and I used to be a werewolf but I'm not noooooooooooooooooow !!!!!!!
oh wow!
Her suit is bright white… that’s all I need to know.
sounds like you drew one conclusion without all the information. (check my bee suit cleaning video)
Would a cat and Viggo get along?. It maybe time to invest into a cat. Unless you have cat allergies. Which I do. If that is the case then I guess you will have to find alternative natural ways to get rid of mice problems. Several of the channels I watch have cats and those channels never seem to have rodent or rabbit problems.
Cats generally don’t like dogs, especially high energy dogs, you need a way to separate them.
Cats are more useful than dogs because they eat rodents that are hard to get rid of, dogs just take up space and bark at clouds 😬
@@____________________________.x Well I know of several farms/families/homesteads that would prove your first theory incorrect. However the farms/homesteads have at least 30-40 acres to several 100 acre properties. Also these dogs and cats are working animals they have a different purpose other than being pets.
We have a cat. You have have seen her in a few videos, but she is very old. We do not let her outside. We used to have 2 cats and one that went outside never returned. Outdoor cats don't last long in Colorado mountains.