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  • @pnwRC.
    @pnwRC. 3 роки тому +28

    8:12, "Only thing holding them together is the termite holding hands." That made me 😂LOLz🤣 a LOT!

  • @assassin9894
    @assassin9894 3 роки тому +83

    Why don't this man have 20 million subscribers this channel is the best i seen on UA-cam

    • @Sleepyfirekiccs
      @Sleepyfirekiccs 3 роки тому +8

      Right

    • @samanthasimental3788
      @samanthasimental3788 3 роки тому +12

      You can't help but fall in love. He is awsome

    • @pnwRC.
      @pnwRC. 3 роки тому +5

      Yeppers, 100% agreed!

    • @highlandhoneybee
      @highlandhoneybee 3 роки тому +5

      Agreed!

    • @PapaBee165
      @PapaBee165 3 роки тому +5

      Can you believe that anyone would give a thumbs down on this video. Some folks just can’t be pleased!

  • @egparis18
    @egparis18 3 роки тому +27

    I was hoping to see your dad DirtRooster. It's good to see him out and about again. God bless and all the best to you and yours. See you very soon.

  • @MikeBarryBees
    @MikeBarryBees 3 роки тому +24

    Mr. Ed talks about everyone’s equipment...not just yours...LOL. But we like him in spite of it. Them old boxes just don’t stop catching...

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 роки тому +12

      He keeps pictures of his equipment in his wallet. It's a little weird. ;)

    • @suemartinez715
      @suemartinez715 3 роки тому +5

      @@628DirtRooster so funny, you two! :)

    • @kyliepechler
      @kyliepechler 3 роки тому +4

      @@628DirtRooster 😂

    • @roden70
      @roden70 3 роки тому +4

      Your so called feud is hilarious. 🤣

    • @manicoptio9305
      @manicoptio9305 3 роки тому +2

      @@628DirtRooster b rilliant!

  • @MARSHAO1946
    @MARSHAO1946 3 роки тому +16

    So good to see you splitting again. Dad looks good. Give him our best wishes. 👍

  • @flickaJay
    @flickaJay 9 місяців тому +1

    I love your videos with the feral bees and that, but these, I think are my favorites. The ones where you take us all around your very own yard and just talk about what you're doing or have done and hope to do.
    I'm just livin' the life like my husband and I used to before losing the house with 11 acres. Dang, I miss that. We live in some of those subsidized housing thingys. It's a sad day.

  • @branmcg9844
    @branmcg9844 3 роки тому +40

    "only thing holden them together is termites holding hands." Your a funny dude Rooster. I guess the reason you rarely wear a bee suit is since you have a walrus suit on all the time :)

    • @melissadyche8325
      @melissadyche8325 3 роки тому +6

      Lol 😂 that’s funny the termites holding hands holding the box together lol 😂

    • @lauraide9247
      @lauraide9247 3 роки тому +1

      That is funny😂😂😂

  • @melissadyche8325
    @melissadyche8325 3 роки тому +10

    It’s good to see your dad out there with you checking out the bees. I remember when we would take my granddaddy some honey and it had a cone in the jar. He loved it when the jar we took him had the cone in there. That’s a great memory of my granddaddy

  • @StaceyMayer
    @StaceyMayer 3 роки тому +8

    Always love your videos. Listening to your accent is half the fun. :) You're so good with the bees.

  • @richardclark148
    @richardclark148 3 роки тому +5

    Great to see your dad again checking up on you

  • @elizabethrogers1152
    @elizabethrogers1152 3 роки тому +11

    Lol! Mr Randy! You be killing me😂, 5011 bees swarming, YOU stick your hand in it,'Well,their not mad at me.' LOL when nobody stings . 😂😂😂

    • @elizabethrogers1152
      @elizabethrogers1152 3 роки тому +2

      Ps. Hope your Daddy doin alright, haven't heard an update. Mr Daddy always in my prayers 🙏🙌
      Sorry was commenting before watching 👀the whole video

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 роки тому +6

      He's still having a little trouble recovering from surgery. Very fatigued

  • @kyliepechler
    @kyliepechler 3 роки тому +3

    "Only thing holding them together is the termites holding hands"
    Thanks for the laugh 628DirtRooster, I needed that. 👍

  • @marciam6224
    @marciam6224 3 роки тому +5

    It sure was nice to see your dad. He looks like he's doing well. 💜🙏

  • @YappyBeeman
    @YappyBeeman 3 роки тому +8

    Dang.....missed first by 2 minutes. Time to watch a video now.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 роки тому +2

      Where were you, out flying your eagle?

    • @OkieRob
      @OkieRob 3 роки тому +2

      @@628DirtRooster More like his henway.

  • @creativenative218
    @creativenative218 4 місяці тому +1

    The only thing holding that together is the termites holding hands....... LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Rooster, I haven't heard that saying since my Pappy was alive in the '90's. You are so funny. 😂😂😂

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  4 місяці тому

      That's true of half the old structures in the south east along the coast.

  • @markmurphy8303
    @markmurphy8303 3 роки тому +6

    Hi Randy, my bees have gone swarm cell crazy I counted 18 cells on one brood frame, 14 hives split and 3 swarms captured in my bait boxes my apiary just got doubled in just over a weekend man I’m exhausted. Thank you for sharing your videos with us Randy mate.

  • @kimmurphy4000
    @kimmurphy4000 3 роки тому +1

    Loved seeing your papa again! You were my first 'bee guy' to watch during the pandemic. Now I am a beekeeper myself, 1 Horizontal Hive and growing! Thanks to you!

  • @porkchop1936
    @porkchop1936 3 роки тому +1

    Another Great video.
    Glad to see your Dad is up and about. Supervising his " little " boy.🤣

  • @johnnybellamy3855
    @johnnybellamy3855 3 роки тому +5

    I learn a lot when your working your bees.

  • @donbearden1953
    @donbearden1953 3 роки тому +4

    Randy, I was certainly glad to see your dad in this video. He seems to be getting around pretty good even though he’s using 2 canes! Keep him moving as much as you can and maybe he will park one of those canes and go on a few more cutouts with you! You got more bees there than I would know what to do with. Keep the videos coming and we’ll keep watching them!

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 роки тому +6

      He's still chugging along. I'll try to take him on some adventures soon.

    • @dsummerscm
      @dsummerscm 3 роки тому +4

      I agree Don! Was good to see his Dad in the video.

  • @fredcookerly9385
    @fredcookerly9385 3 роки тому +3

    Perspective in life is everything. To me putting a handful of bees into the cup holder of my car is something I would never even consider doing. But 628DirtRooster, that's just a Monday.

  • @KG-xt4oq
    @KG-xt4oq 3 роки тому

    Always good to see your dad up and about! Keep on beekeepin' on...

  • @TheGarrettomahony
    @TheGarrettomahony 3 роки тому +1

    Greetings from Ireland. Wonderful to see your Dad in such good form. Havent watched your vids for a bit and last time he was sick. Great to see him out again

  • @greenzonebees
    @greenzonebees 3 роки тому +1

    Yes, old boxes work great! Just videoed a swarm enter some stacked nucs in my bee yard a couple of days ago. Good to see your dad getting around.

  • @PhillipHall01
    @PhillipHall01 3 роки тому +3

    When I first read the title, "Swarm Catching Machine" I said to myself, att ohh here we go Mr Ed (Jeff Horcoff) must have stopped in lol. Hum just kidding, are y'all in competition again this year? lol. Nice to see your daddy joining in!!! ....

  • @timcaron9049
    @timcaron9049 3 роки тому +1

    Good one. Glad to see your Dad up and about. I miss him, so you take care of him.

  • @samanthasimental3788
    @samanthasimental3788 3 роки тому +1

    Oh my god I'm so happy to see your dad up and about. Thank God.

  • @GEEZBEEZ
    @GEEZBEEZ 3 роки тому

    Glad to see you dad doing better. Enjoy your videos. Thanks.

  • @johnsokolowski4507
    @johnsokolowski4507 3 роки тому +1

    Great to see your dad again, looks like he's doing good.

  • @johnblount1347
    @johnblount1347 3 роки тому +2

    Love these longer clips

  • @trishschultz2749
    @trishschultz2749 3 роки тому

    It's good to see your Dad out with you. Enjoy your videos

  • @lkmary1
    @lkmary1 3 роки тому

    So glad to have you back.

  • @gregdunn6422
    @gregdunn6422 3 роки тому

    Great video Randy! Good to see Mr. Pat out & about!!

  • @tkbfoot12
    @tkbfoot12 3 роки тому

    Glad to see your dad working the bees. That makes me happy.

  • @joanneganon7157
    @joanneganon7157 3 роки тому +1

    It's nice to see your Dad is out and about 👍
    I learn so much everytime I watch your Video 😱🐦
    Thanks.
    JO JO IN VT 💕😄

  • @kentwallace6135
    @kentwallace6135 3 роки тому +1

    It was great to see your dad out with you! By the looks of the other comments, he's had a lot of us worried.

  • @paulawaldrep9882
    @paulawaldrep9882 3 роки тому

    Love your bee catching machines!
    I'll have to look one of those up! 😁😁😁👍🐝🐝🇺🇸😉

  • @eddie2dean
    @eddie2dean 2 роки тому

    Good to see your Dad out messing with them bees again. Y'all seem like good people. I enjoy watching and learning about the bees. 👍

  • @mandog2142
    @mandog2142 3 роки тому +1

    Randy, your dad is looking good. Got some color and he sounds better too! Thank you Lord!

  • @Jc4elayne
    @Jc4elayne 3 роки тому

    I’ve learned so much watching him. He definitely should have more followers. I recommend his channel.

  • @lewiemcneely9143
    @lewiemcneely9143 3 роки тому

    Mr. Ed will NEVER suspect! Good deal and glad Pop is able to get out and about.I may not know bees but them are good tractors. GBWYall!

  • @phillipduncan2497
    @phillipduncan2497 3 роки тому +1

    The termites holding hands made me laugh out loud. Keep the videos coming.

  • @michelemcdermott75
    @michelemcdermott75 3 роки тому +1

    I have no clue what he’s doing and I’m petrified of bees, but I love watching!🙏

  • @BlanchardsBees
    @BlanchardsBees 3 роки тому +8

    🐝If the DirtRooster can do it you can too!

  • @dawnb1561
    @dawnb1561 3 роки тому

    Randy how has your dad been doing? Thank you for all the videos been looking forward to the season so we could see what the bees and you were up to. I’m always looking for more and more vids you are one of the YTs that is very interesting, educational, fun and makes you want to watch something that maybe would not have been of interest before. Thank you so much! God bless your family and take care! 🐝❤️🙏❤️

  • @amateurfredbear452
    @amateurfredbear452 3 роки тому

    Glad to see you made a new video. Been waitin

  • @Balinor72
    @Balinor72 3 роки тому

    It was great to see Papa DR (papa dirt rooster) up and doing great!

  • @captainwinky
    @captainwinky 2 роки тому

    Hey Randy good to see your pop’s out in the bee yard with ya.

  • @feenstra71
    @feenstra71 3 роки тому

    Great video. I have caught 3 swarms so far in last two weeks in west central Illinois. They are swarming like crazy here!

  • @strand4of8
    @strand4of8 3 роки тому

    Nice catch Randy. You didn't even have to run out anywhere for them. Also nice to see Dad up and moving around. I know he had a little trouble right as you were leaving for California. God Bless and keep posting videos.

  • @shevlin2650
    @shevlin2650 3 роки тому +2

    Good to see your dad up and about. Craig Fr. VA

  • @evaparker7142
    @evaparker7142 3 роки тому +1

    I truly enjoy watching your videos. I could watch longer ones. But just to tell you. I am extremely scared of bees. So as I'm watching you and bees fly towards me and anything touch me even the cord to my tablet whatever and I jump like crazy. You probably think it's hilarious. If I were watching me I would think it was hilarious too. I'm glad you got a good sense of humor just thought I'd let you know. Keep up the good work I truly enjoy it

  • @robinmartin4464
    @robinmartin4464 3 роки тому

    a good ol boy with good bees. keep up the good work.

  • @johnnyrayturner
    @johnnyrayturner 3 роки тому +2

    When I seen the title of this video, "Swarm Catching Machine", I was expecting to see you videoing Me. Ed. 😂🤣😂

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 3 роки тому

    They sure are interesting little critters now. Great video brother rooster 🐔 be safe and GOD BLESS y’all Amen 🙏

  • @chuckjohnson4746
    @chuckjohnson4746 3 роки тому +1

    Good to see that young feller out there running around with ya!! :)

  • @teresaratliff8537
    @teresaratliff8537 3 роки тому

    Love to see what happens behind the scenes so to speak very educational after this we just need a whataburger lol love to watch ur videos I just get in trouble staying up watching them sometimes another lol

  • @Rick2367
    @Rick2367 3 роки тому +1

    Nice to see your dad there with you!!

  • @newholland68
    @newholland68 3 роки тому

    Gotta say, I’m pretty jealous of all the smoker fuel you have all around your feet! Lol not so readily available in my part of ky! And that was a super solid brood pattern in that swarm.

  • @jomiller4397
    @jomiller4397 Рік тому

    I Love that 🎉 I am getting some Sanford and son frames also 😁 it will cut down on start up cost. And give the new hives a lived in before scent. I did soak them in ACV to kill any mold or pest eggs.

  • @leonardwhitlowii2411
    @leonardwhitlowii2411 3 роки тому +1

    He’s one of my favorite to follow. No “cut out” is too hard for him. I just don’t think I would ever get used to being stung, although he seldom is.

  • @jodyreeder4820
    @jodyreeder4820 3 роки тому +5

    Bees: Can't we have some privacy? XD

  • @julieenslow5915
    @julieenslow5915 3 роки тому +4

    I knew you remembered how to do a video, thanks for that! Loved it!!

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 роки тому

      You bet! lol

    • @julieenslow5915
      @julieenslow5915 3 роки тому

      @@628DirtRooster
      Welcome home. I take it you found people in California got a little confused by your accent? Of course - I don't hear an accent, even though yours is much more pronounced than mine is. Drone comb. LOL

  • @pamperyoursenses2865
    @pamperyoursenses2865 3 місяці тому

    New subscriber. Glad I found your channel. Love how your using an old military kitchen for your bees.

  • @bernardjones6162
    @bernardjones6162 3 роки тому

    Ask Jeff for some hive boxes, your's are about ready for the burn pile! (HA) Keep up the good work, enjoy your show!

  • @houstonsheltonbees814
    @houstonsheltonbees814 2 роки тому +1

    Termites holding hands 👍 Sounds like a bunch of my equipment 👍👍

  • @thuffman44
    @thuffman44 3 роки тому

    Man, that's some high quality real estate! Those lucky bees!! Keep on keepin' on buddy. Take care 🐝🐝🐝✌️

  • @LarryLeesBees
    @LarryLeesBees 3 роки тому +1

    Man those boxes look rough! But boy oh boy are you pullin in some handsome looking swarms!!! That brood in the first box was solid!!! Wow!!!
    Love what you’re doing Sir! Keep up the great content! 🐝😎
    P.S. How’s your Papa! Haven’t heard. Hope he’s well and on his way to a healthy recovery Sir. It was good to see him in the video.

  • @Music32ist
    @Music32ist 2 роки тому

    love it, termites holding hands

  • @sandybrecken6871
    @sandybrecken6871 3 роки тому

    Cool video dude as always

  • @donnierobertson3088
    @donnierobertson3088 3 роки тому

    Nice job and video like always

  • @carolynbenjamin6578
    @carolynbenjamin6578 2 роки тому

    Love watching you. Need some sleep though lol

  • @michaelmcneil4168
    @michaelmcneil4168 3 роки тому

    I have no intention of keeping bees but I find watching these things relaxing

  • @highlandhoneybee
    @highlandhoneybee 3 роки тому

    🤣 Termites holding hands! I'm hesitant to throw away old boxes for that very reason...swarms are highly attracted to the scent left behind by all the previous bees that have resided there. It's especially good to see your Pop up and around - just hope he doesn't over do. Take care.

  • @TheSoilandGreen
    @TheSoilandGreen 3 роки тому

    Ton of brood NICE 👍

  • @ranjanty
    @ranjanty 3 роки тому

    Only thing holding the box together " termites holding hands" now that had me lol. I'm 67 now and miss the days of beekeeping in Hammond, La. and the USDA BEE LAB IN B.R. La.

  • @kaypennington4930
    @kaypennington4930 3 роки тому

    The boxes that just keep giving...Mr. Ed is just jealous. Haha!

  • @towerjokey
    @towerjokey 3 роки тому +2

    Pop is looking good these days.

  • @thiabrabson2533
    @thiabrabson2533 3 роки тому +1

    😂🤣😂 ...termites holding hands" 🤩‼️

  • @deathvalleyfinds7076
    @deathvalleyfinds7076 3 роки тому +1

    I knew right off what you said. Don't know why you had to spell it out for everybody. Sounded like perfect English to me, cher!

  • @chrismcconnell6163
    @chrismcconnell6163 3 роки тому +2

    It's been raining here in Iowa , for almost a week, and it feels like fall here.

  • @jeffreysmith6895
    @jeffreysmith6895 3 роки тому

    I love watching you work with these bees. Out here in california in the hi desert are bees are not so nice to extremely means

  • @PapaWraiths
    @PapaWraiths 2 роки тому

    i love that you have those queen and bees in your cup holder .. lol lol amazing.

  • @CMPearrow
    @CMPearrow Рік тому

    Got the boss man out there!

  • @passagecreekbees348
    @passagecreekbees348 2 роки тому

    That's one heck of a queen

  • @samanthasimental3788
    @samanthasimental3788 3 роки тому +1

    The termites holding hands made me laugh out loud.

  • @roden70
    @roden70 3 роки тому

    Nice video Randy. Are the bees going to accept a mated queen if there are still some capped swarmcells of the old queen in the hive?

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 3 роки тому

    Bees are amazing they never stop 24-7 all the time they’re doing something. If humans had drive to work like bees 🐝 do it would be amazing what could get done.

  • @johnbell6956
    @johnbell6956 3 роки тому

    Great videos. If bees didn’t sting….everybody I know would try beekeeping.

  • @mikeries8549
    @mikeries8549 3 роки тому +4

    Same story different state last week. I've got splits everywhere. Go home exhausted and run the dog but wait...a swarm from out of the apartments showed up with a mated queen..unmarked. Score!

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 роки тому +2

      Score for sure!

    • @mikeries8549
      @mikeries8549 3 роки тому +2

      Have had three new colonies added from other places. I mark queens so when an unmarked swarm appears I kind of know its not mine. Empty boxes end up with bees in them. So nice

  • @un_skilled
    @un_skilled 3 роки тому

    Good to see your dad up and about. What was that ( disease or infection) you were looking for when you pulled that drown com a part?

  • @baneverything5580
    @baneverything5580 3 роки тому +2

    I found out recently that killer bees are in my area now....LaSalle Parish Louisiana....so I`m not sure if I should get a bee hive now. Almost ready to move and I don`t want to be eaten by bees. Bad news!

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 роки тому +1

      I wouldn't worry. I think you've likely gotten a false report.

    • @mark-wn5ek
      @mark-wn5ek 3 роки тому

      Oh no...believe it by all means don't get any bees...they deserve better.

  • @sheilamclaughlin963
    @sheilamclaughlin963 3 роки тому

    Very good queen

  • @BondJamesBond79
    @BondJamesBond79 2 роки тому

    If you're lucky a swarm will move into one of those tractors' engine blocks!

  • @Kenethchrion2116
    @Kenethchrion2116 3 роки тому

    When you catch a swarm that's 6 or 7 pounds of bees; do you put a 3rd deep box on a hive sometimes, or make splits?

  • @arcitejack
    @arcitejack 3 роки тому +1

    “Only thing holding them together is termites holding hands”!

  • @Bourbonsouth47
    @Bourbonsouth47 3 роки тому +1

    Que the Randy you need to wear protective equipment crowd lol Good to see pops out & about

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 роки тому +1

      I'm glad he came out to work a little.

    • @Bourbonsouth47
      @Bourbonsouth47 3 роки тому

      @@628DirtRooster Randy u coming to the Tn bee conference in oct in murfreesboro?

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 роки тому +1

      @@Bourbonsouth47 We'll be there.

  • @portsoycrescent
    @portsoycrescent 3 роки тому

    Greetings from Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 роки тому

      Hi Karl. Have a great week bro.

    • @portsoycrescent
      @portsoycrescent 3 роки тому

      It's been the coldest start to the beekeeping season here in 60 years, we about a month behind where we should be.

    • @628DirtRooster
      @628DirtRooster  3 роки тому

      @@portsoycrescent We experienced the same thing this spring.

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 3 роки тому

    Rooster 🐔 how’s your dad doing??? It’s great to see him out with you like that

  • @Peggapoo
    @Peggapoo 3 роки тому

    What does the smoke do when you puff it on your Hands? I really enjoy watching your videos. You are so calm when they are stinging you. Isn’t it dangerous getting stung so many times?