Had to wait to the end for that awesome cute giggle. My plan is 25 to 30 per year. Wintering over 13 hives my 2nd year. Figuring out what I need is my next endeavor to support 25-30 hives year 3.
K&L, thanks for the video. You definitely have plenty of syrup on hand. I’ve been mixing 2:1 and it’s just a hassle to do that. I hope everything is going fine with your bees and your family. Roll Tide!
In a related topic, you posted how to de-crystallize honey using a fish tank heater. For the life of me I cannot find the video. Please reply with the link to this please. Thanks for your dedication and willingness to provide such quality content.
How do you find a syurp supply place to buy syurp? Here in Nebraska all I can find is sugar and make our own. Great videos, now I'm looking for a pump, lol.
Outdoor. Just transferring syrup been done feeding 90% of our colonies for a couple weeks. We left fall honey. Doesn't mean there was enough though. No nectar produced in most of June, July and half of August here.
Actually, beards/mustaches aren't that bad once you get past the prickly stage, Laurel. My husband liked giving me "whisker rubs." One time he took a course and was gone for 2 weeks. Came back without his mustache. First thing out of my mouth was "Grow it back." He did. lol Enjoy the videos. Just got snow 2 days ago in NW IA. Bummer
Be very careful Kamon, the heater is apparently not designed to be 100% immersed. The link indicates there is a risk of electric shock if totally immersed. It says the black handle and cord cannot be submerged. I'm for shaving twice a week whether I need it or not. 😁
Kamon you feed up to near freezing time. Do bees cap the comb even when it's getting down to 50 deg? Just wondering I hear uncapped nectar/feed causes excess moisture and could cause trouble. I see that what you're doing is working. So it's OK to feed 2to1 up to night time temps of 40deg?
Hey Scott, It doesn't have to be capped to be dehydrated down. But yes they can cap it if the population is strong around 50-60. Lots of variables here. You still have a bit of feeding time just make it thick and get it on quick. I like to get mine on in Late sept early october and just feed feed feed until they are good. There is still some time left for thick feed but not much. Thanks for watching Scott
Hi Kamon, thanks for the heads up about those fully submersible immersion heaters. Didn’t know they existed! Exactly what I am looking for right now!! another thing, is says 120 volt, do i need a specialist transformer. like for a construction site? Re the beard, winter is coming, it will keep you warm!! ☺️🤟
Richard, you should be able to use a step down transformer of appropriate wattage. The transformer may cost more than the heater and you do lose a bit of efficiency. It still might be an option though if immersion heaters are hard to find or expensive in europe.
Hey Richard I find them really handy for several things in and out of beekeeping. The 2 I am using in the video are 120 volt also, and work very well for me. They are hooked to a 50 foot extension cord. You can find the ones I bought on Mann lake for 70 US dollars so they are double the price! Thankfully I didn't pay full price. Beards make a huge difference skiing and ice skating! However, Laurel doesn't like a beard on me. 😪
I am pretty much done. BUT you can still feed really thick syrup for a few more weeks. I don't like to feed when it is getting below 60 in day time temps but a good colony can handle it colder at 50. I don't know an exact cut off but these days I am more concerned about feed over too much moisture. Never seen a hive die due to condensation, I have seen several starve or not reach their full potential due to lack of stores.
Hi Kamon, I am thinking about buying Prosweet for next fall. I called ML and they said it was HFCS and sucrose. Do you know if any part or all of the syrup is inverted? Also do you know if the 77 designation refers to dry matter content, in other words is the syrup 23% water?
Hey Calvin what I do know is that it is mostly sucrose and has a % of HFCS. I can't remember if any of the sucrose is inverted to glucose and fructose. I don't think so but I could be wrong. I am also not sure of the moisture content. Next time I talk to kelleys I will ask.
Speed, storage, easier to mix hundreds of gallons at a time. I wouldn't say the it is better for the bees though. Probably equally the same in that regard. The cost isn't much better. Keep in mind I can buy in bulk which helps on the price.
Just finished up watching Neil DeGrasse Tyson on the origins podcast then you have a a new one up. Looks like you need some time to put some boxes together.
Immersion heater from Amazon: amzn.to/37Ljd3c They are not designed to be fully submerged. Remember safety first!
Thanks Kamon!
Had to wait to the end for that awesome cute giggle. My plan is 25 to 30 per year. Wintering over 13 hives my 2nd year. Figuring out what I need is my next endeavor to support 25-30 hives year 3.
Yup she is giggling but she means it! If I have a beard that means no kisses.
WOW! Those are some very TALL totes!
I make them look even taller 🙂
Feels like fall down there, keeping your chin warm 👍
K&L, thanks for the video. You definitely have plenty of syrup on hand. I’ve been mixing 2:1 and it’s just a hassle to do that. I hope everything is going fine with your bees and your family. Roll Tide!
Thanks Don we are doing well!
In a related topic, you posted how to de-crystallize honey using a fish tank heater. For the life of me I cannot find the video. Please reply with the link to this please. Thanks for your dedication and willingness to provide such quality content.
Thanks for the info!!
Thats why i have hard time with 2:1 wants crystallize in the feeder
.. Ive got that stick to ribs type water heavy with minerals I had no idea ...
Lot of hard water up north.
Son a brunch of birthdays comming up! Autumn!...
I am really hoping fo a better season next turn around.
where do you get your bulk syrup? do you mix your own? if so where do you get your bulk sugar?
Kelley's in KY has bulk prosweet so does Mann Like
How do you find a syurp supply place to buy syurp? Here in Nebraska all I can find is sugar and make our own. Great videos, now I'm looking for a pump, lol.
Feeding bees in almost November? Are they indoor or outdoor? Have you left any honey for them?
Outdoor. Just transferring syrup been done feeding 90% of our colonies for a couple weeks. We left fall honey. Doesn't mean there was enough though. No nectar produced in most of June, July and half of August here.
Kamon, do you intend to feed all that this fall yet? That seems like a lot of syrup to haul out and feed.
Have a good one.
Hey Russell, thanks! Just transferring. I did feed out a couple totes though. What you see will be used in 2021.
I can’t keep a 5 gal bucket fresh
@@burleybeeyard Me either.
Actually, beards/mustaches aren't that bad once you get past the prickly stage, Laurel. My husband liked giving me "whisker rubs." One time he took a course and was gone for 2 weeks. Came back without his mustache. First thing out of my mouth was "Grow it back." He did. lol Enjoy the videos. Just got snow 2 days ago in NW IA. Bummer
LOL
Be very careful Kamon, the heater is apparently not designed to be 100% immersed. The link indicates there is a risk of electric shock if totally immersed. It says the black handle and cord cannot be submerged. I'm for shaving twice a week whether I need it or not. 😁
Kamon you feed up to near freezing time. Do bees cap the comb even when it's getting down to 50 deg? Just wondering I hear uncapped nectar/feed causes excess moisture and could cause trouble. I see that what you're doing is working. So it's OK to feed 2to1 up to night time temps of 40deg?
And thanks for all your video, you and Ian are some of my most watched. Your climate is of course closer than mine in NC than Canada.
Hey Scott, It doesn't have to be capped to be dehydrated down. But yes they can cap it if the population is strong around 50-60. Lots of variables here. You still have a bit of feeding time just make it thick and get it on quick. I like to get mine on in Late sept early october and just feed feed feed until they are good. There is still some time left for thick feed but not much. Thanks for watching Scott
Hi Kamon, thanks for the heads up about those fully submersible immersion heaters. Didn’t know they existed! Exactly what I am looking for right now!! another thing, is says 120 volt, do i need a specialist transformer. like for a construction site?
Re the beard, winter is coming, it will keep you warm!! ☺️🤟
Richard, you should be able to use a step down transformer of appropriate wattage.
The transformer may cost more than the heater and you do lose a bit of efficiency. It still might be an option though if immersion heaters are hard to find or expensive in europe.
Hey Richard I find them really handy for several things in and out of beekeeping. The 2 I am using in the video are 120 volt also, and work very well for me. They are hooked to a 50 foot extension cord. You can find the ones I bought on Mann lake for 70 US dollars so they are double the price! Thankfully I didn't pay full price. Beards make a huge difference skiing and ice skating! However, Laurel doesn't like a beard on me. 😪
Richard, conect two in a row and you get a 240V
construction, if you dont know what i talking about talk to your local electrician.
You can also google "
immersion heater" and look for 240V models.
At what temp do you stop feeding ? Thanks !!
I am pretty much done. BUT you can still feed really thick syrup for a few more weeks. I don't like to feed when it is getting below 60 in day time temps but a good colony can handle it colder at 50. I don't know an exact cut off but these days I am more concerned about feed over too much moisture. Never seen a hive die due to condensation, I have seen several starve or not reach their full potential due to lack of stores.
Hi Kamon, I am thinking about buying Prosweet for next fall. I called ML and they said it was HFCS and sucrose. Do you know if any part or all of the syrup is inverted? Also do you know if the 77 designation refers to dry matter content, in other words is the syrup 23% water?
Hey Calvin what I do know is that it is mostly sucrose and has a % of HFCS. I can't remember if any of the sucrose is inverted to glucose and fructose. I don't think so but I could be wrong. I am also not sure of the moisture content. Next time I talk to kelleys I will ask.
@@kamonreynolds thank you!
No SHAVE November Coming my friend
Laurel says no way Jose 😕
Great post Kamon. Tell Laurel I’m on her side but then again! 🤔All girls should stick together 👍😁
ProSweet vs Homemade Sugar Syrup: Your choice? Why? Pros/Cons? Costs?
Speed, storage, easier to mix hundreds of gallons at a time. I wouldn't say the it is better for the bees though. Probably equally the same in that regard. The cost isn't much better. Keep in mind I can buy in bulk which helps on the price.
@@kamonreynolds What is your bulk price for ProSweet? Mine is $3.92 per gallon with your own tote and picked up.
Just finished up watching Neil DeGrasse Tyson on the origins podcast then you have a a new one up. Looks like you need some time to put some boxes together.
Kamon, do you have an email we can send questions to you at? Thanks! Chris
Syrup were do you buy yours??
LOL