My guess for buttercotch honey is most likely flowers that have diacetyl (used for butter or butterscotch flavour) two examples are: Fagraea racemosa(false coffee tree) and the Polyalthia longifolia(indian mast tree)
Try to find a split or nuc colony from a bee keeper, may be close may be far away. I had to travel 200 miles to get one. I'd make sure that you have a shipping date on your hives before you get the nuc, as it might get over crowded and split on you before your hive arrives. Have the nuc where you want your hive to be for at least a day so the bees know where home will be. Then you can add the frames to your flow hive. I'd have a smoker, suit, and gloves as well as a hive tool as well. You'll have to check if varroa mites are an issue in your area, if so you'll need to settle on a way treat them before your winter arrives.
Enjoyed your presentation from Canada. Just starting with bees this spring. There is a lot of controversy here re treating and not treating bees. Do you have any opinion on that subject. Thanks
I've been watching a lot of videos from different people on bees, so a question came to mind. Do you or is there a plan to make flow frames that will fit and work in a European style horizontal hive? As a disabled Veteran, the horizontal hives seem to be a better fit later down the road as their design eliminates having to lift heavy Langstroth style boxes. Just thought I would throw that out there and see what you think.
Hi Kenneth, there are some horizontal hives and top bar hives made to the Langstroth depth and length, if you are looking at getting one of these you can put Flow Frames inside this, with some modification to the hive. At this stage there is no plan to change the size of the Flow Frames. -Kieran
I have a aquaponics glasshouse full of flowering plants, we wanted to have the entrance close to a hole in glasshouse so they can get into glasshouse as well as the rest of the garden, any thoughts or ideas on glasshouses and bees
1) Do you have a Mini-Flow hive, which might work for a balcony, or small yard? If so, how far away from balcony entrance does the hive need to be so as not to disturb the bees, or still be able to sit on the balcony? 2) How much (Qty ounces or pints) can be harvested from a full hive? 3) Is there a way to only open one only one slot at a time, so you get a full frame which is harvestable before you open another one?
@Yo Mama You say that they're not worth the hassle, but turning a key seems like a lot less hassle than pulling out frames, replacing them, cleaning out the frame, straining it, centrifuging material, extracting the dead bees and wax, then filtering the honey. It seems like a lot of hassle not to have a flowhive, so what exactly are the cons of having one?
@@Nanamowa lol, what? Go watch jeff horchoff pull some honey and learn how it's done. Hell, even if you're doing crush and strain by hand, all you need are pantyhose, a bucket and your frames of honey. Do you even know how to bees?
Hi Irene, Sorry for the late reply. Here's a video of how to transfer a nuc to your hive - I hope it's not too late! ua-cam.com/video/fYbciqkH5-Q/v-deo.html For quicker responses please email us at info@honeyflow.com - Danika
I'm interested in keeping a hive in the garden for the bees to come home to Do I need to maintain their hive or can I set and forget I'd like to set up and leave the bees to go about their lives
I certainly suggest looking into other hives cause this is too much I’m starting myself I got everything bees and all for less than $600 and this hive is more than that last I checked
Some honey bees can be left to their own devices and do whatever, there are honey bees in the wild. Most bees you’d get online wouldn’t do so well left on their own though, get some local bees and a top bar hive. They should be fine if you treat them for mites twice a year.
@@Ornatetooth0475 but then you still have to buy the equipment for extraction. That's fine if you have several hives, but if you're only wanting one this is a good option.
Hi VB, The starter pack does come with a Queen Excluder, in terms of balls hitting the hive, I guess you could pop a fence around it but perhaps not throwing them too close might be easier :D - Sam
Also, its great how no one has had any of their questions answered in the comments. Glad to see that. It's almost like you'd rather sell junk than actually advance beekeeping among new keepers.
Hey Cassandra, You can't harvest wax from a Flow super, but some beekeepers add an 'ideal' (a half depth additional box) specifically for this purpose of harvesting wax from :) support.honeyflow.com/can-you-harvest-beeswax-from-a-flow-frame/ - Danika
Hi there, probably best to check with local beekeepers for their advice, we are in a sub-tropical climate and as such do not need to overwinter our hive - Sam
Hey Mekha, Thanks for your interest - please email us at info@honeyflow.com with your shipping address and exactly what you're wanting (including model, size, quantities etc) and we can look into a shipping quote for you :) - Danika
Hey Gwynn, It's hard to give a specific answer as it depends on your climate, weather, unique colony and its health/history etc, but please see this page that addressed the question: support.honeyflow.com/how-long-does-it-take-before-i-can-drain-the-honey-from-the-flow-hive/ - Danika
Hallo :) wirklich super Idee :) Gibt es die Anleitung auch auf deutsch? Und kann man es so machen, dass die Bienen über Winter ihren eigenen Honig bekommen? Also ab eine bestimmte Jahreszeit sollte man den Honig nicht mehr ernten!
Hi Ibrahim, We are currently refining our shipping processes to many countries, and will need some additional information from you to assist you with a quote or order. Please email us at info@honeyflow.com with what you would like to order including the quantity and I will assist you with the quote, purchase and shipping process. Please include the following information: Your full name, shipping address and telephone number. All our Flow products are available on our website here: www.honeyflow.com/collections/all We look forward to hearing from you again soon - Sam
Hey there :) If you look at our international site, www.honeyflow.com, here you will find product information and pricing listed. If your country is not on our shipping list and you would like to make a purchase, please email us at info@honeyflow.com with what you would like to order and we will give you a price and shipping quote. Please let us know if you have any questions - Danika
Hi Anil, We realise that our Flow Hive can feel like a big investment, however, this outlay can be weighed up against the need for expensive extraction equipment and the amount of labour involved with traditional harvesting methods. In the long run, the amount of time, effort and expensive extraction equipment required to harvest from a Langstroth hive make the pricing comparable. Flow technology is the first of it’s kind in the world. As with any new invention, the pricing is reflective of this. We aim to do business with all those involved in the creation of our products in an ethical and sustainable manner, and this is a further contributing factor to the price of our products. All plastics used are of the highest quality available, all timber used is sustainably sourced, harvested, and milled, which means it is more expensive than using lower grade, less environmentally conscious timber sources. All staff are paid fair wages and employed in fair-trade conditions. We are endeavouring to make this premium product as accessible as possible, and have a range of options to suit different budgets. - Sam
@@FlowHive I really like the technology but the price is a very big concern for us, as for our currency value is 55 times lesser than yours. To recover the investment done on 1 Flow Hive we have to wait till it gives us 163 Kilograms of honey. It will be feasible for people in your country, US and European. This will remain a dream project for us....
I bought the original flow hive and have only just set it up. My base board appears to be back to front so the the slope goes in the direction of the entrance . Not sure how to fix it. The landing board is at the opposite side to the entrance. Not sure how to fix it.
Hey Linda, Yes you'll want to turn that around so that the slope is leading the honey down towards the back of the hive where it is harvested. Please email us at info@honeyflow.com or give us a call (02) 88 800 774 so that we can talk you through how to do this. Thanks!
Hi Juan, not true I'm afraid, the Flow Frames are at offset heights so even when open the bees can wiggle out and the other bees can clean them up :) - Sam
Hi Melchor, all of our Flow products and prices are available from our online stores. For customers in Australia www.honeyflow.com.au, Europe eu.honeyflow.com/ or international www.honeyflow.com, here you will find product information and pricing listed. If your country is not on our shipping list and you would like to make a purchase, please email us at info@honeyflow.com with what you would like to order and we will give you a price and shipping quote. Please let us know if you have any questions - Sam
Hey Eliza, it really depends on the way it is done - and it is done in all kinds of ways. We promote a bee-centric, backyard scale type of beekeeping but this isn't always the way bigger beekeeping businesses operate. We advocate to always leave plenty for the bees themselves and don't take any of their byproducts from them in a way that will harm or weaken them. - Danika
A Flow Hive makes beekeeping really accessible to beginners, the ease of harvesting allows more time to look after the bees :) We also provide a lot of resources to beekeepers new and experienced. -Kieran
@@FlowHive Flow Hive streamlines honey harvesting, which only occurs once a year and takes on average 4-6hrs anyways. How exactly does that make beekeeping more accessible? I would argue that Flow Hive is a roadblock for new beekeepers, not an aid. New beekeepers shouldn't focus on honey production for the first 1-2 years, they should focus on learning how to keep their bees alive and healthy. You know what would help new beekeeper learn the trade? Spending that $800 on a few extra hives instead of wasting it on an overpriced honey super that saves them 6hrs/year... And don't even get me started on trying to sell newbies on a non-ventilated suit and goatskin gloves as part of your $1000 "Starter Bundle". Again, is that what you would consider a sound purchase for the beginner?
My grandfather was a beekeeper he always told my mom when you move a hive you move them at night but put something on the flight deck so they look around before they fly out. So they don't get lost and get their barings.
And bee's when out collecting Pullen one they come back to the hive they show the next set of bee's going out where the flowers are that are full of pollen. They do a dance/ and show them the directions to take to find the pullen
I was really disappointed with my flowhive, hardly any honey this 1st year. I got 2 small jars! Lots and lots of bees and a professional bee keeper come to visit and said they just don't like the hive.
Cedar boughs will solve mite problems..not only in hives but hen neat as well. Just cut some and lay next to it. Put hives under cedar trees work great.
I have been wanting to get into bed keeping, and after seeing the hive I’m more excited than before. We’ll probably be ordering a couple of these soon.
So I am researching bee keeping to see if I want to get into it. My question is why do you not use a an Endoscope for inspections? It would seem you could reduce the amount of disturbance to the hive while doing inspections.
Not everyone has an endoscope just lying around also opening the hive gets the bees used to you being around also,the scope may nick a row of brood tearing their young
"The bees, the universe and everything." Is that answer also 42? Thank you for the great vid. I ordered my first Flow Hive a couple of days ago and am excited to get started. I bookmarked this video to help me get started right. Thanks again, Damon (Idaho, USA).
this is so helpful. I only put my NUC into the brood bo 2 weeks ago and all ten frames are nearly full! So excited. Thank u so much Cedar and Co for this amazing thing.
I think you empty the tube once the window shows them full and make sure to empty ALL the way and not just take a little bit out or it will over flow ? Heard then talking about that on earlier page
Mr. Cedar i wanted to ask you which staining coat type would you prefer for to keep the flow hive nice and durable for very long periods of time please sir?
Do you need to keep the flow give 2 in the "harvesting" level at all times, or just when you are harvesting? It seems to be a very steep slant. I'm worried water will spill in through the hive entrance when it rains.
I have a six frame flow hive, it's full. Top and bottom. I just bought a second six frame flow hive. Can I just take half the brood and half the flow frames and put it in the new hive ?
4:38 You can wire up the frame and let them draw comb naturally, they will build around the wire and your brood comb is well secure. 6:30 Close the hive up at night and move the hive at night, or yes move it 1m at a time. 18:00 Place your super when bees spew out of the top once you open your inner cover, if you get a volcano of bees coming up and out to inspect, then hive is strong and full.
I have a question about the color of hives. Some hives are the natural wood color and some are painted white. Is there and advantage to painting a have white?
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. Quran : Surah 16, Verse 68, 69
The first mistake new beekeepers make is buying a flow hive. very novel idea but overall not a really great design. Flow frames are not easy to clean, never get super clean, too many parts and bees don't like the flow frames
I saw a video claiming that if I try to harvest a flow frame before it is fully capped and bees are still working in the chambers I will maim all the bees in the chambers. They stated that you had to pull and inspect every flow frame to make sure it was fully capped before harvesting it. Is this true? Will I injure bees that are still in the chambers when I turn the flow key?
I wondered the same, I think that video was referring to the first one they made, I think they upgraded it so it doesn't do that now. Search flow hive honey,, a guy reviews the flow hive and its all good.
been interested for a few years now and I think I will be starting one up this year... My biggest worry is, I'm in UK... not the hottest of climates and very rainy most of the year. Will then hive be ok to survive in colder climates and how do you go about keeping your hive warm and fed in the winter times when there are fewer to no flowers about and temperatures drop as low as -5 in worst case scenarios? I'd hate to start a hive to only watch them grow and then die in the winter each year. Thanks and appreciate your help... Great work and product!
Hey Sam, Thanks for your message and interest :) We do have lots of UK Flow beekeepers - Jamie Oliver is actually a great one to follow on social media for it as he often talks about the different climate-specific tips and tricks to managing his Flow hives in the English climate. You can also find a list of our beekeeping clubs and Flow ambassadors in the UK on this map and directory: www.honeyflow.com/pages/bee-club-directory And our Connect With Locals section of our online community forum could be a supportive place too: forum.honeyflow.com/c/connect-with-locals/23 And any further questions please don't hesitate to email us at info@honeyflow.com :) I hope this helps! - Danika
Was it Mr. C Hemsworth 😅 Just Saw his video with his bee hive system and loved the idea, but it looked like it was overflowing with honey 🍯 I think you should give him a shout and tell him what's up lol.
Hi Tanya, the bees normally stick the boxes together with propolis. They are also very heavy when full of bees and honey and so don't usually get blown over in the wind. Animals can knock over the hives so best keep them away if there's a danger of that - Sam
Great video, I’ve wanted to raise bees since I was 15 years old(30 now) and I think it’s time a start thanks to this video I feel more confident in starting out!
Hey Brendon, oh that is so wonderful to hear :) Here is a page on getting started: www.honeyflow.com/pages/getting-started-beekeeping?_pos=1&_sid=e14ad5529&_ss=r Feel free to email us at info@honeyflow.com and ask for some more beginner beekeeping support resources. - Danika
I live in Atlanta, GA and am new beekeeper. I originally wanted to use 2 brood boxes before adding the super. Being in the South the winters are not that long so would it probably be ok to use just one brood box and add on the super? Thanks
Learn about beekeeping before you start. And dont for a second think you need a flow hive. Not until you see the hobby works well enough to spend that kind of money on something you might not even like.
Hi Edin, We are currently refining our shipping processes to many countries, and will need some additional information from you to assist you with a quote or order. Please email us at info@honeyflow.com with what you would like to order including the quantity and I will assist you with the quote, purchase and shipping process. Please include the following information: Your full name, shipping address and telephone number. All our Flow products are available on our website here: www.honeyflow.com/collections/all We look forward to hearing from you again soon - Sam
Hi my Name is Agegnehu from ethiopia flow hive technology is very intresting. i like but it is applicable to all types of honey bee specific or not. How about wax production.
Hi Agegnehu, A Flow Hive is designed to be used with honey bees, there are a few different types of honey bee, Apis Mellifera is a Western honey bee, but some success has been had with other species of honey bee also. Apis Mellifera Scutellata can be problematic as these bees are a lot more aggressive, so it would require extra care and perseverance to work with them. You are not able to harvest wax from Flow Frames, you would need to follow conventional practices to harvest wax. -Kieran
Do you just put the cover over the hive when should you put the super on? ,also when the hives are full bee wax do you take that one out clean the comb off then put the frame back in ? Should the super be slightly slanted so honey flows to the front when your filling your honey jars ,then take out the say wood that was used to slope so nothing gets in? What is the ratio for water sugar ,feed Does the super slightly slanted honey flow to tubes When you get your nuc 10 frames will that fit in my brood box ,I have a 7 ct also curious how to the females know to go up to the super and the queen and drones stay to bottom? Does the water feeder that can go inside goes in the brood box? Do the female go down there to drink?
The roof goes on the brood box and then goes on the super when you put this on top. The Flow Frames get built out with comb the bees reuse this comb, uncapping, resealing and refilling after a harvest. You wont need to clean them unless you are putting them in storage and a pest gets to them. Yes there is a slope built into the Flow Hive for harvesting, the front to rear slope is able to be present indefinitely, it doesnt impact on the colony. A side to side slope would risk cross comb though so it is important to ensure this is level. -Kieran
Sir,for how much distance bees remember their location.and if we are to relocate the hive ,what is minimum distance we can move a hive to new location so that the bees do not move to their original location
I’m up in Cairns, I have Native bees all over, they occupy the walls of my house, once renovated and pulled off walls, honey went everywhere. Would those native bees occupy a Flow Hive if I put it near their entrances to my wall hives?
We have 2 dogs that we let loose in our fenced in yard. What kind of interaction can we expect and would there be problems? They are both medium sized dogs and I am sure they will get up and snoop around. I see flowhives on Amazon. If I do this, i want to make sure I have your new type, laser cut units as seen in your videos. Is anyone duplicating your hives? Thank you.
Hi Joe, there are many backyard beekeepers that have dogs in their home and yard. If your dogs are 'interested' in the hive you can place a fence around the hive. This way your dogs will not accidentally knock the hive or disturb the bees as much and they will be less likely to get stung. We have a limited selection of genuine Flow products available through Amazon (www.amazon.com/flow), but there are many fakes making their way onto the market :( You can also find all of our Flow products available directly from our online store: www.honeyflow.com/ Please email info@honeyflow.com if you have any questions - Leah.
BEE careful :) with dogs. I have a crazy German Shephard that tries to eat the bee's just visiting our bird feeders and water. I'm wanting to get a smaller one of these EVEN shared video with hubby ;) I just need to fence in one side of the hill side so Shephard can't jump wall to get to bees
Hi Team, I am living in Malaysia at the moment, I am in worm farming and always wanting to learn beekeeping but I didn't have bees. So, how and where to start? Here is my story, at my regenerative farm, one day I was resting at my usual spot after couple hours for something to drink and eat. Guess what, there was a beehive right under my wood staked table. It is kind mother nature heard my request and guided to me. Now, I want to start this new adventure and willing to learn everything. Thanks for your advices. HLE
Olá, Obrigado pelo seu interesse. Sim, podemos providenciar um pedido para o Brasil. Envie um email para info@honeyflow.com com o que você gostaria (incluindo modelo, tamanho e quantidades) e seu endereço de entrega completo. - Danika
Hi Jacqueline, Our smallest is our Flow Hive Hybrid which is still the same footprint as our classic 6 Frame Hive. Beekeeping with a Flow Hive is exactly the same as with a conventional hive. It’s still important to inspect and maintain your hive in the same way - only honey harvesting differs. - Sam
Hi Nadiri, thanks for reaching out. We can ship all of our Flow products to Europe from our EU website. All our products and prices are available here: eu.honeyflow.com/. There is a shipping calculator located at the checkout page- you simply select your country and enter your postcode to get a shipping quote. There are many options to choose from and it can feel overwhelming. This comparison chart may be helpful: eu.honeyflow.com/pages/which-flow-hive. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am here to help - Sam
For what it’s worth my friend is helping me do bees and he always does the nuc with only the brood box. Once the brood box gets filled out and healthy he adds the super. He does keep a close eye on it to make sure they don’t run out of room.
it is really important to start with just a brood box, only add the Flow Super when the bees reach about 80-90% bee population in the brood box, which is visible as a thick carpet of bees on top. -Kieran
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How do you know when the honey is ready to harvest? How do you know the frames are full? Do you inspect the honey super before you harvest?
This wonderful company has persevered through a great deal of unwarranted criticism to create a blessing for both bees and bee keepers!
My guess for buttercotch honey is most likely flowers that have diacetyl (used for butter or butterscotch flavour) two examples are: Fagraea racemosa(false coffee tree) and the Polyalthia longifolia(indian mast tree)
love your videos... love the flow hive
I'm very proud of all the information I get and see to start soon my own
My bees be home 3/24/2021 I am very excited. Thanks for all the tips.
How is it going?
@@SageandStoneHomestead did my first inspection 5 days after and it was very plesent.
@@lovelymillie1967 awesome!!
I just ordered a Flow Hives and would like to know more about how to start. many thans in advance for all advice. I am in the Netherlands.
Try to find a split or nuc colony from a bee keeper, may be close may be far away. I had to travel 200 miles to get one. I'd make sure that you have a shipping date on your hives before you get the nuc, as it might get over crowded and split on you before your hive arrives. Have the nuc where you want your hive to be for at least a day so the bees know where home will be. Then you can add the frames to your flow hive. I'd have a smoker, suit, and gloves as well as a hive tool as well. You'll have to check if varroa mites are an issue in your area, if so you'll need to settle on a way treat them before your winter arrives.
Great idea you had there Cedar! How about putting a window or 2 on the brood box?
nice presentation,,,, enjoyed it an learned à lot
What do you put in the bottom of the auto flow box
Enjoyed your presentation from Canada. Just starting with bees this spring. There is a lot of controversy here re treating and not treating bees. Do you have any opinion on that subject. Thanks
We don’t have varroa here in Australia [last varroa-free place on the planet…] so it isn’t a decision we need to make…🤷♂️
I've been watching a lot of videos from different people on bees, so a question came to mind. Do you or is there a plan to make flow frames that will fit and work in a European style horizontal hive? As a disabled Veteran, the horizontal hives seem to be a better fit later down the road as their design eliminates having to lift heavy Langstroth style boxes. Just thought I would throw that out there and see what you think.
Hi Kenneth, there are some horizontal hives and top bar hives made to the Langstroth depth and length, if you are looking at getting one of these you can put Flow Frames inside this, with some modification to the hive. At this stage there is no plan to change the size of the Flow Frames. -Kieran
I have a aquaponics glasshouse full of flowering plants, we wanted to have the entrance close to a hole in glasshouse so they can get into glasshouse as well as the rest of the garden, any thoughts or ideas on glasshouses and bees
we have been building the glasshouse for over two years, super excited to finally put the flow hive into place with it
1) Do you have a Mini-Flow hive, which might work for a balcony, or small yard? If so, how far away from balcony entrance does the hive need to be so as not to disturb the bees, or still be able to sit on the balcony? 2) How much (Qty ounces or pints) can be harvested from a full hive? 3) Is there a way to only open one only one slot at a time, so you get a full frame which is harvestable before you open another one?
Is there a video for harvesting and cleaning the hive? When and how do you clean it?
Fred Dunn has utube videos on harvesting flow hives. He also discusses cleaning and preparing for winter.
Just scrape anything off that’s not in the frames whenever you’re in there, bees will take care of the rest
@Yo Mama You say that they're not worth the hassle, but turning a key seems like a lot less hassle than pulling out frames, replacing them, cleaning out the frame, straining it, centrifuging material, extracting the dead bees and wax, then filtering the honey. It seems like a lot of hassle not to have a flowhive, so what exactly are the cons of having one?
@@Nanamowa lol, what? Go watch jeff horchoff pull some honey and learn how it's done.
Hell, even if you're doing crush and strain by hand, all you need are pantyhose, a bucket and your frames of honey.
Do you even know how to bees?
You usually only need to clean it before you sell them to the next sucker who thinks flow hives are cool.
Thanks, I purchased one yesterday.
Thank you for interesting video. Hi from Belarus bee's forests! ✊🙏
Is there a benefit to splitting a hive over adding brood boxes or another super
🧡🐝🧡 that was very educational ! Thanx
I am getting my bees on Thursday, how to I put them into my flow hive?
Hi Irene,
Sorry for the late reply. Here's a video of how to transfer a nuc to your hive - I hope it's not too late!
ua-cam.com/video/fYbciqkH5-Q/v-deo.html
For quicker responses please email us at info@honeyflow.com
- Danika
I'm interested in keeping a hive in the garden for the bees to come home to
Do I need to maintain their hive or can I set and forget
I'd like to set up and leave the bees to go about their lives
Lina Di Pietro no you can’t just leave them
You have to inspect them and check on them regularly
I certainly suggest looking into other hives cause this is too much I’m starting myself I got everything bees and all for less than $600 and this hive is more than that last I checked
Some honey bees can be left to their own devices and do whatever, there are honey bees in the wild. Most bees you’d get online wouldn’t do so well left on their own though, get some local bees and a top bar hive. They should be fine if you treat them for mites twice a year.
@@Ornatetooth0475 but then you still have to buy the equipment for extraction. That's fine if you have several hives, but if you're only wanting one this is a good option.
does the starter bundle come with a queen excluder?
also how would you stop objects such as balls hitting the classic hive?
Hi VB, The starter pack does come with a Queen Excluder, in terms of balls hitting the hive, I guess you could pop a fence around it but perhaps not throwing them too close might be easier :D - Sam
@@FlowHive thanks :D
Crikey mate, Just keep em in ya pants.
American people use Rubber bands and bees get rid of them can I use these in the flow hive
@Flow Hive you're confusing "gravity" with density
Also, its great how no one has had any of their questions answered in the comments. Glad to see that.
It's almost like you'd rather sell junk than actually advance beekeeping among new keepers.
What about wax?? How do you harvest bee wax?
Hey Cassandra,
You can't harvest wax from a Flow super, but some beekeepers add an 'ideal' (a half depth additional box) specifically for this purpose of harvesting wax from :)
support.honeyflow.com/can-you-harvest-beeswax-from-a-flow-frame/
- Danika
When I prepare for winter in the UK, should I leave the super on the top before insulation goes around the sides?
Hi there, probably best to check with local beekeepers for their advice, we are in a sub-tropical climate and as such do not need to overwinter our hive - Sam
Hello, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I want information to be part of ambassador flow. Ecuador
Hi Karina, please email info@honeyflow.flow.com and we can help you further - Leah
Thank you Sir , but how we can get the flow hive in the Nepal ?
Hey Mekha,
Thanks for your interest - please email us at info@honeyflow.com with your shipping address and exactly what you're wanting (including model, size, quantities etc) and we can look into a shipping quote for you :)
- Danika
Approximately how long from set up to honey?
Hey Gwynn,
It's hard to give a specific answer as it depends on your climate, weather, unique colony and its health/history etc, but please see this page that addressed the question:
support.honeyflow.com/how-long-does-it-take-before-i-can-drain-the-honey-from-the-flow-hive/
- Danika
Hallo :) wirklich super Idee :) Gibt es die Anleitung auch auf deutsch? Und kann man es so machen, dass die Bienen über Winter ihren eigenen Honig bekommen? Also ab eine bestimmte Jahreszeit sollte man den Honig nicht mehr ernten!
I wonder if there is a tray to catch or see if the hive is infected by mites?
our Flow 2 and 2+ come with pest management trays to do just that! - Isobella.
And it's heavenly food SIR GEE
Do you leave the bottom hive alone or can you also harvest it?
We do not recommend harvesting from the brood box, this is the bees nest and doing so would destroy brood. -kieran
The mistake the bees never moved in?
XXL PIPE LINE ISN'T HYPER LOOP FOR HONEY
It's a very good product but too expensive for the average person or we just don't have that kind of money
How much is the Flow Hive price and how long does it take to ship to Indonesia?
Hi Ibrahim, We are currently refining our shipping processes to many countries, and will need some additional information from you to assist you with a quote or order.
Please email us at info@honeyflow.com with what you would like to order including the quantity and I will assist you with the quote, purchase and shipping process.
Please include the following information: Your full name, shipping address and telephone number.
All our Flow products are available on our website here:
www.honeyflow.com/collections/all
We look forward to hearing from you again soon - Sam
Good morning I am from Malaysia, In my country, where can I buy your product?
Hey there :)
If you look at our international site, www.honeyflow.com, here you will find product information and pricing listed.
If your country is not on our shipping list and you would like to make a purchase, please email us at info@honeyflow.com with what you would like to order and we will give you a price and shipping quote.
Please let us know if you have any questions - Danika
Flow Hive is good but for Bee Keepers in India we have to pay 51500/- per piece and this is a lot of money for us to spend on one hive.
Hi Anil, We realise that our Flow Hive can feel like a big investment, however, this outlay can be weighed up against the need for expensive extraction equipment and the amount of labour involved with traditional harvesting methods.
In the long run, the amount of time, effort and expensive extraction equipment required to harvest from a Langstroth hive make the pricing comparable.
Flow technology is the first of it’s kind in the world. As with any new invention, the pricing is reflective of this. We aim to do business with all those involved in the creation of our products in an ethical and sustainable manner, and this is a further contributing factor to the price of our products.
All plastics used are of the highest quality available, all timber used is sustainably sourced, harvested, and milled, which means it is more expensive than using lower grade, less environmentally conscious timber sources. All staff are paid fair wages and employed in fair-trade conditions.
We are endeavouring to make this premium product as accessible as possible, and have a range of options to suit different budgets. - Sam
@@FlowHive I really like the technology but the price is a very big concern for us, as for our currency value is 55 times lesser than yours. To recover the investment done on 1 Flow Hive we have to wait till it gives us 163 Kilograms of honey. It will be feasible for people in your country, US and European. This will remain a dream project for us....
What will be the pricei need one in india do you have any agent here
I bought the original flow hive and have only just set it up. My base board appears to be back to front so the the slope goes in the direction of the entrance . Not sure how to fix it. The landing board is at the opposite side to the entrance. Not sure how to fix it.
Hey Linda,
Yes you'll want to turn that around so that the slope is leading the honey down towards the back of the hive where it is harvested.
Please email us at info@honeyflow.com or give us a call (02) 88 800 774 so that we can talk you through how to do this.
Thanks!
can you use flow hives in Tasmania we are a cooler state
My bees are making honey cones in the roof area?
How much is this product sir
Is it true that bees die when you turn the key because of decapitation?
Hi Juan, not true I'm afraid, the Flow Frames are at offset heights so even when open the bees can wiggle out and the other bees can clean them up :) - Sam
How I order this.
You can visit out website here
www.honeyflow.com/
-Kieran
Sir how to collect in India.
Hey Rajesh,
For more info on shipping to your country please email us at info@honeyflow.com :) Thank you!
How much the price of your beehouse?
Hi Melchor, all of our Flow products and prices are available from our online stores. For customers in Australia www.honeyflow.com.au, Europe eu.honeyflow.com/ or international www.honeyflow.com, here you will find product information and pricing listed. If your country is not on our shipping list and you would like to make a purchase, please email us at info@honeyflow.com with what you would like to order and we will give you a price and shipping quote. Please let us know if you have any questions - Sam
You said the bees need the pollen but beekeepers collect it for sale
Is this ethical behaviour ? 🌿🌾
Hey Eliza, it really depends on the way it is done - and it is done in all kinds of ways. We promote a bee-centric, backyard scale type of beekeeping but this isn't always the way bigger beekeeping businesses operate.
We advocate to always leave plenty for the bees themselves and don't take any of their byproducts from them in a way that will harm or weaken them. - Danika
#1 Mistake new beekeepers make is buying a Flow Hive
A Flow Hive makes beekeeping really accessible to beginners, the ease of harvesting allows more time to look after the bees :) We also provide a lot of resources to beekeepers new and experienced. -Kieran
@@FlowHive Flow Hive streamlines honey harvesting, which only occurs once a year and takes on average 4-6hrs anyways. How exactly does that make beekeeping more accessible?
I would argue that Flow Hive is a roadblock for new beekeepers, not an aid. New beekeepers shouldn't focus on honey production for the first 1-2 years, they should focus on learning how to keep their bees alive and healthy.
You know what would help new beekeeper learn the trade? Spending that $800 on a few extra hives instead of wasting it on an overpriced honey super that saves them 6hrs/year...
And don't even get me started on trying to sell newbies on a non-ventilated suit and goatskin gloves as part of your $1000 "Starter Bundle". Again, is that what you would consider a sound purchase for the beginner?
My grandfather was a beekeeper he always told my mom when you move a hive you move them at night but put something on the flight deck so they look around before they fly out. So they don't get lost and get their barings.
@Clark Khari bot
And bee's when out collecting Pullen one they come back to the hive they show the next set of bee's going out where the flowers are that are full of pollen.
They do a dance/ and show them the directions to take to find the pullen
I have never done bee keeping but just because I saw an ad for this product, I am very excited to start!
Lol me too. Just trying to learn as much as I can first.
So start journey✈️ the bee 🐝keeping
Do not buy from any UA-cam ad. I lost money they are fakes. Go to EBay and buy a imitation for lot less cash.
Me too!
I was really disappointed with my flowhive, hardly any honey this 1st year. I got 2 small jars! Lots and lots of bees and a professional bee keeper come to visit and said they just don't like the hive.
Cedar boughs will solve mite problems..not only in hives but hen neat as well. Just cut some and lay next to it. Put hives under cedar trees work great.
I have been wanting to get into bed keeping, and after seeing the hive I’m more excited than before. We’ll probably be ordering a couple of these soon.
So I am researching bee keeping to see if I want to get into it. My question is why do you not use a an Endoscope for inspections? It would seem you could reduce the amount of disturbance to the hive while doing inspections.
Not everyone has an endoscope just lying around also opening the hive gets the bees used to you being around also,the scope may nick a row of brood tearing their young
"The bees, the universe and everything." Is that answer also 42?
Thank you for the great vid. I ordered my first Flow Hive a couple of days ago and am excited to get started. I bookmarked this video to help me get started right. Thanks again, Damon (Idaho, USA).
Did you ever get your hive going?
Hallo I'm from Luxembourg I would like too start with the Bee can you help me please
this is so helpful. I only put my NUC into the brood bo 2 weeks ago and all ten frames are nearly full! So excited. Thank u so much Cedar and Co for this amazing thing.
I'm so glad!
About how long should you leave the honey in the super before harvesting to make sure you’re not harvesting too earlier?
how can i get one
I think you empty the tube once the window shows them full and make sure to empty ALL the way and not just take a little bit out or it will over flow ?
Heard then talking about that on earlier page
Mr. Cedar i wanted to ask you which staining coat type would you prefer for to keep the flow hive nice and durable for very long periods of time please sir?
I'm from Colombia, in South America and I wanted a suggestion, so that they translate the videos into Spanish. Thank you
Do you need to keep the flow give 2 in the "harvesting" level at all times, or just when you are harvesting? It seems to be a very steep slant. I'm worried water will spill in through the hive entrance when it rains.
I have a six frame flow hive, it's full. Top and bottom.
I just bought a second six frame flow hive.
Can I just take half the brood and half the flow frames and put it in the new hive ?
4:38 You can wire up the frame and let them draw comb naturally, they will build around the wire and your brood comb is well secure.
6:30 Close the hive up at night and move the hive at night, or yes move it 1m at a time.
18:00 Place your super when bees spew out of the top once you open your inner cover, if you get a volcano of bees coming up and out to inspect, then hive is strong and full.
I have a question about the color of hives. Some hives are the natural wood color and some are painted white. Is there and advantage to painting a have white?
بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم " وَأَوۡحَىٰ رَبُّكَ إِلَى ٱلنَّحۡلِ أَنِ ٱتَّخِذِي مِنَ ٱلۡجِبَالِ بُيُوتٗا وَمِنَ ٱلشَّجَرِ وَمِمَّا يَعۡرِشُونَ (68) ثُمَّ كُلِي مِن كُلِّ ٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ فَٱسۡلُكِي سُبُلَ رَبِّكِ ذُلُلٗاۚ يَخۡرُجُ مِنۢ بُطُونِهَا شَرَابٞ مُّخۡتَلِفٌ أَلۡوَٰنُهُۥ فِيهِ شِفَآءٞ لِّلنَّاسِۚ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَأٓيَةٗ لِّقَوۡمٖ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ "
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. Quran : Surah 16, Verse 68, 69
The first mistake new beekeepers make is buying a flow hive. very novel idea but overall not a really great design. Flow frames are not easy to clean, never get super clean, too many parts and bees don't like the flow frames
I saw a video claiming that if I try to harvest a flow frame before it is fully capped and bees are still working in the chambers I will maim all the bees in the chambers. They stated that you had to pull and inspect every flow frame to make sure it was fully capped before harvesting it. Is this true? Will I injure bees that are still in the chambers when I turn the flow key?
I would like to know too
I wondered the same, I think that video was referring to the first one they made, I think they upgraded it so it doesn't do that now. Search flow hive honey,, a guy reviews the flow hive and its all good.
been interested for a few years now and I think I will be starting one up this year... My biggest worry is, I'm in UK... not the hottest of climates and very rainy most of the year. Will then hive be ok to survive in colder climates and how do you go about keeping your hive warm and fed in the winter times when there are fewer to no flowers about and temperatures drop as low as -5 in worst case scenarios? I'd hate to start a hive to only watch them grow and then die in the winter each year. Thanks and appreciate your help... Great work and product!
Hey Sam,
Thanks for your message and interest :)
We do have lots of UK Flow beekeepers - Jamie Oliver is actually a great one to follow on social media for it as he often talks about the different climate-specific tips and tricks to managing his Flow hives in the English climate.
You can also find a list of our beekeeping clubs and Flow ambassadors in the UK on this map and directory:
www.honeyflow.com/pages/bee-club-directory
And our Connect With Locals section of our online community forum could be a supportive place too:
forum.honeyflow.com/c/connect-with-locals/23
And any further questions please don't hesitate to email us at info@honeyflow.com :) I hope this helps! - Danika
Just pointing out now nearing the end of the video he speaks about the varroa mite and how it's not in Australia. It is now in Australia as of 2022.
Was it Mr. C Hemsworth 😅 Just Saw his video with his bee hive system and loved the idea, but it looked like it was overflowing with honey 🍯 I think you should give him a shout and tell him what's up lol.
Number 9.... wow. Honestly, if that is your error just stop beekeeping.
I’m thinking about starting a flow hive is there any vouchers I could get to have a great read is there a book I can buy please
How do you stabilize the boxes so they don't blow over in the wind or get knocked over by animals?
Hi Tanya, the bees normally stick the boxes together with propolis. They are also very heavy when full of bees and honey and so don't usually get blown over in the wind. Animals can knock over the hives so best keep them away if there's a danger of that - Sam
Wow, I have learned a lot. Thank you. We are getting our 1st hive at the end of January 🎉🎉can't wait!
Good luck!
Great video, I’ve wanted to raise bees since I was 15 years old(30 now) and I think it’s time a start thanks to this video I feel more confident in starting out!
Hey Brendon, oh that is so wonderful to hear :) Here is a page on getting started:
www.honeyflow.com/pages/getting-started-beekeeping?_pos=1&_sid=e14ad5529&_ss=r
Feel free to email us at info@honeyflow.com and ask for some more beginner beekeeping support resources. - Danika
I live in Atlanta, GA and am new beekeeper. I originally wanted to use 2 brood boxes before adding the super. Being in the South the winters are not that long so would it probably be ok to use just one brood box and add on the super? Thanks
Go to dirt rooster's forum and learn bees.
Hi I have a Bee hive behind my House if I get The Flow Hive would they move in to it. Or do I need to get a Queen to start it, Advise .
Learn about beekeeping before you start. And dont for a second think you need a flow hive. Not until you see the hobby works well enough to spend that kind of money on something you might not even like.
Hello,
how to buy such a hive and deliver it to Sarajevo, BiH.
Hi Edin, We are currently refining our shipping processes to many countries, and will need some additional information from you to assist you with a quote or order.
Please email us at info@honeyflow.com with what you would like to order including the quantity and I will assist you with the quote, purchase and shipping process.
Please include the following information: Your full name, shipping address and telephone number.
All our Flow products are available on our website here:
www.honeyflow.com/collections/all
We look forward to hearing from you again soon - Sam
How come the boxes do not stack together like legos - so they are secure and align themselves naturally?
Use a bungee cord
Hi my Name is Agegnehu from ethiopia flow hive technology is very intresting. i like but it is applicable to all types of honey bee specific or not. How about wax production.
Hi Agegnehu, A Flow Hive is designed to be used with honey bees, there are a few different types of honey bee, Apis Mellifera is a Western honey bee, but some success has been had with other species of honey bee also. Apis Mellifera Scutellata can be problematic as these bees are a lot more aggressive, so it would require extra care and perseverance to work with them. You are not able to harvest wax from Flow Frames, you would need to follow conventional practices to harvest wax. -Kieran
You should design a 10 frame hive.
If you harvest too early your honey will ferment and turn into mead, what a wonderful mistake
Nap time honey?
Disneyland space elevator restaurant?
how long do the plastic flow frames last?
Do you just put the cover over the hive when should you put the super on? ,also when the hives are full bee wax do you take that one out clean the comb off then put the frame back in ? Should the super be slightly slanted so honey flows to the front when your filling your honey jars ,then take out the say wood that was used to slope so nothing gets in?
What is the ratio for water sugar ,feed
Does the super slightly slanted honey flow to tubes
When you get your nuc 10 frames will that fit in my brood box ,I have a 7 ct also curious how to the females know to go up to the super and the queen and drones stay to bottom? Does the water feeder that can go inside goes in the brood box? Do the female go down there to drink?
The roof goes on the brood box and then goes on the super when you put this on top. The Flow Frames get built out with comb the bees reuse this comb, uncapping, resealing and refilling after a harvest. You wont need to clean them unless you are putting them in storage and a pest gets to them. Yes there is a slope built into the Flow Hive for harvesting, the front to rear slope is able to be present indefinitely, it doesnt impact on the colony. A side to side slope would risk cross comb though so it is important to ensure this is level. -Kieran
Very informative and well said I am interested in bee keeping and most important the purchase of a flow hive
Sir,for how much distance bees remember their location.and if we are to relocate the hive ,what is minimum distance we can move a hive to new location so that the bees do not move to their original location
I’m up in Cairns, I have Native bees all over, they occupy the walls of my house, once renovated and pulled off walls, honey went everywhere. Would those native bees occupy a Flow Hive if I put it near their entrances to my wall hives?
They could.
In Islam, we have a whole surah in the Holy Quran about bees
Bees are found in the key area and flow hive window at the back. There was supplied a small wood block that the bees moved off.
We have 2 dogs that we let loose in our fenced in yard. What kind of interaction can we expect and would there be problems? They are both medium sized dogs and I am sure they will get up and snoop around. I see flowhives on Amazon. If I do this, i want to make sure I have your new type, laser cut units as seen in your videos. Is anyone duplicating your hives? Thank you.
Hi Joe, there are many backyard beekeepers that have dogs in their home and yard. If your dogs are 'interested' in the hive you can place a fence around the hive. This way your dogs will not accidentally knock the hive or disturb the bees as much and they will be less likely to get stung.
We have a limited selection of genuine Flow products available through Amazon (www.amazon.com/flow), but there are many fakes making their way onto the market :(
You can also find all of our Flow products available directly from our online store: www.honeyflow.com/
Please email info@honeyflow.com if you have any questions - Leah.
@@FlowHive THANKS
BEE careful :) with dogs.
I have a crazy German Shephard that tries to eat the bee's just visiting our bird feeders and water.
I'm wanting to get a smaller one of these EVEN shared video with hubby ;)
I just need to fence in one side of the hill side so Shephard can't jump wall to get to bees
Our dog loves honey so I have hive protected. The bees would be the ones who would survive 👍
Hi Team, I am living in Malaysia at the moment, I am in worm farming and always wanting to learn beekeeping but I didn't have bees. So, how and where to start? Here is my story, at my regenerative farm, one day I was resting at my usual spot after couple hours for something to drink and eat. Guess what, there was a beehive right under my wood staked table. It is kind mother nature heard my request and guided to me. Now, I want to start this new adventure and willing to learn everything. Thanks for your advices. HLE
Hi, can you give some tips on getting started with worm farming?
Quero produzir essa caixa de abelha aqui no Brasil você pode me ajudar a produzir no Brasil? pra vender pra apicultor do Brasil !
Olá,
Obrigado pelo seu interesse.
Sim, podemos providenciar um pedido para o Brasil. Envie um email para info@honeyflow.com com o que você gostaria (incluindo modelo, tamanho e quantidades) e seu endereço de entrega completo.
- Danika
I am looking for a much smaller flow hive, so it won't be overwhelming. I want wanting it to be super easy.
Hi Jacqueline, Our smallest is our Flow Hive Hybrid which is still the same footprint as our classic 6 Frame Hive. Beekeeping with a Flow Hive is exactly the same as with a conventional hive. It’s still important to inspect and maintain your hive in the same way - only honey harvesting differs. - Sam
Plastic gallon jug shisscabob in it..
Look it up
Those common mistakes that bee keepers do do ? Mmmmmm.
Hello
I am from Europe and i am very interested in these hives, how ca-n i get 2-3 pieces of hive?
Hi Nadiri, thanks for reaching out. We can ship all of our Flow products to Europe from our EU website. All our products and prices are available here: eu.honeyflow.com/. There is a shipping calculator located at the checkout page- you simply select your country and enter your postcode to get a shipping quote.
There are many options to choose from and it can feel overwhelming. This comparison chart may be helpful: eu.honeyflow.com/pages/which-flow-hive. Please let me know if you have any questions. I am here to help - Sam
Our Flow hive is on the way! Question: if I’m starting from a nuc, do I still have to wait to put the super on top? Or can I do that right away?
For what it’s worth my friend is helping me do bees and he always does the nuc with only the brood box. Once the brood box gets filled out and healthy he adds the super. He does keep a close eye on it to make sure they don’t run out of room.
it is really important to start with just a brood box, only add the Flow Super when the bees reach about 80-90% bee population in the brood box, which is visible as a thick carpet of bees on top. -Kieran
I am in Los Angeles. Were are you located?
We are located in Eastern Australia. -Kieran