Cutting queen cells making honey bee splits

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  • Опубліковано 4 тра 2018
  • www.barnyardbees.com
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    I demonstrate how to cut queen cells, and put them with a frame of bees to do splits.Beekeeping made easy. Beekeepers interested in making their own queens don't miss this video. Please excuse me dropping the camera. It happens, lol.
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  • @gocumanayi4617
    @gocumanayi4617 3 роки тому +10

    I like the fact that you go so casual while making these videos... Tripod stumbling... Priceless. Keep up the good work

  • @firstchoiceautosalesllc1663
    @firstchoiceautosalesllc1663 4 роки тому +7

    I did a hive inspection today after a week and a half. The queen was gone and there were 7 almost ready to hatch queen cells! I used old nuc boxes and now have 5 potential new colonies. Fingers crossed. Thanks Dave for all the videos

  • @jsauerii
    @jsauerii 6 років тому +66

    David, have you ever considered a head cam? POV?

  • @CNC_SCOTTIE
    @CNC_SCOTTIE 5 років тому +98

    He acts so casual when hes getting stung lol

    • @mrtortoise3766
      @mrtortoise3766 3 роки тому

      CNC Scottie his muscles are like insulation I’m sure

    • @bradleyscofarm6151
      @bradleyscofarm6151 3 роки тому +3

      When you’re a bee keeper I’m sure getting stung is casual

    • @mobious01
      @mobious01 3 роки тому +1

      I mean those are not muscles, he just swole

    • @willdelito8561
      @willdelito8561 6 місяців тому

      SOMETHING YOU DO GET USED TOO, EMBRACE IT

  • @savethebee8561
    @savethebee8561 6 років тому +39

    Great idea. I'm going to try it. I still don't know how you go without a bee suit though. I use full protection because they instantly go for my face and hands.

    • @BluCharmander
      @BluCharmander 5 років тому +12

      Sounds like you need a new queen. Try for one of the varieties that are calmer and chill.

    • @pedroocampo4496
      @pedroocampo4496 4 роки тому +4

      Impaler bees has a big sense of smelling like dogs little by little will memorize your odor

  • @Apostolis3486
    @Apostolis3486 5 років тому +35

    nice! if you burn the knife with a lighter it cuts better

  • @evilannie8884
    @evilannie8884 5 років тому +47

    When he does get stung, he is a boss!!
    Bee lands on sleeve @2:02 and immediately stings him @2:08 he pulls it off, you can still see the stinger in the sleeve and he's just adjusting the sleeve like NBD. I would be a huge baby every time i got stung.

    • @thomasbarbosa5497
      @thomasbarbosa5497 5 років тому +1

      I just wear gloves, usually the bees won’t try to sting you through the leather, but it does make it harder to handle more precise jobs.

    • @shoukosanakura9860
      @shoukosanakura9860 5 років тому +1

      Oof I’m a huge baby when I’m stung to 😂😂😂😂

    • @meatsong
      @meatsong 2 роки тому

      Lol yeah I'm so impressed. The timing was perfect too. He'd just finished saying "get to the point where you can go without gloves". I always feel an immediate, compelling urge to sprint to an area without bees the moment one enters my airspace. Would still love to have a hive at some point in my life though.

  • @deborahduthie4519
    @deborahduthie4519 3 роки тому +21

    My Father was stung 25 times while on a tractor and the Doctor said, “You’ll never suffer heart attacks after that many stings”. Strange way to find out how you’re not going to die.🇦🇺🐝

    • @allanmanley6340
      @allanmanley6340 2 роки тому +1

      I was stung several times (10+) and I have had two heart attacks......

    • @olddave4833
      @olddave4833 2 роки тому +1

      @@allanmanley6340 I guess your heart didn't get the memo, I've been stung, "keep on pumping"

  • @somersetalexis8032
    @somersetalexis8032 6 років тому +46

    You should try a go pro camera !

  • @FelixFee
    @FelixFee 6 років тому +20

    Please keep doing the "no-editing" style; I love that! Thank you for these great videos! :)

  • @jessicamoores181
    @jessicamoores181 4 роки тому +1

    Thank You for taking the time to educate us. Bees are the bees knees. So interesting and you make it fun! Thank You and Gods Speed in All you Do🇺🇸👍

  • @allenwayman6809
    @allenwayman6809 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks Dave you’re a true trooper especially handling those bees without any protection LOL man go for it

  • @collinmorrison5166
    @collinmorrison5166 6 років тому +26

    you got a stinger in your sleeve it looks like

  • @cail592
    @cail592 6 років тому +18

    Thanks for explaining how a box cutter (utility knife) works 5:10 . I have been doing it wrong for years and thought I should look up a BEE video so I could learn how to use it.
    lol Good video bro, just busting your ball for making me laugh... ;)

  • @dbunk9601
    @dbunk9601 3 роки тому +1

    I want to thank you Dave for helping me thru this first year of bee keeping ; and if they survive the winter into the spring I figure you taught me well.i want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous new year.i hope to try make some splits in the spring.

    • @donnahenderson8951
      @donnahenderson8951 3 роки тому

      Did they survive ??

    • @dbunk9601
      @dbunk9601 3 роки тому +2

      @@donnahenderson8951 yes they did and I am picking up three more 3# packages tomorrow 😁

  • @deborahduthie4519
    @deborahduthie4519 3 роки тому

    The cleanest looking Farmer, I’ve ever seen.🐝

  • @willm7926
    @willm7926 6 років тому +23

    YO this guys is CRAZY

  • @normaevans1582
    @normaevans1582 6 років тому +3

    My late husband and I used to keep bees in New York State. We harvested the honey once a year, calling it wildflower honey. I found this video very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

  • @CecilDSouza
    @CecilDSouza 6 років тому

    You are a terrific guy. I have watched so many of your videos and every one of them is so good and informative. Thank you for your help and demonstration. I'd be using gloves to protect myself. I wonder where you learned all this. So good.

  • @natserog
    @natserog 5 років тому +12

    when you inspect hives and see queen cells with royal jelly in the cell do you remove the mother queen with couple capped brood frames and extra nurse bees and put them in new nuc.....and then you just let the old box raise the new queen?. Or can you just pinch the cells to stop them from swarming?

  • @jesse302boss
    @jesse302boss 6 років тому +2

    We are going to attempt a split or two. Watching your video gives my wife and myself the confidence to try it out. Great video guy thanks.

  • @alivewithpassion
    @alivewithpassion 6 років тому +2

    Great channel! You’ve taught me so much through your videos about bees and beekeeping.

  • @jasperemmer2774
    @jasperemmer2774 6 років тому +18

    you were being sarcastic about the box cutter though . . . weren't ya?

  • @jeansroses7249
    @jeansroses7249 6 років тому

    thanks-this the first demo I've seen by an expert of doing a split this way. last year, we did a split this way intuitively, since we had a few queen cells. this year, that split is bigger, healthier and more vigorous than the original hive, probably due to them having a younger queen.

  • @joemoore1433
    @joemoore1433 4 роки тому +3

    Love your videos, I'm going out with a lady from Georgia, my hair is pretty much gone

  • @marquessman
    @marquessman 5 років тому

    Awesome, informative videos! Thanks for making them! Planning on getting back into bee keeping, and these have been really
    helpful.

  • @Bob123Max
    @Bob123Max Рік тому

    Really calm bees! Nice.

  • @MadebyaBEAutifulqueenBea
    @MadebyaBEAutifulqueenBea 4 роки тому

    Omg, I'm stuck on your videos and I dont know why . Lol great video 💙🐝💙

  • @buddyblack9801
    @buddyblack9801 3 роки тому

    Great video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jessicajohnson1093
    @jessicajohnson1093 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this video 🐝❤️

  • @presouz1740
    @presouz1740 6 років тому +16

    Do you have a house full of Benadryl?

  • @toddeveretts5595
    @toddeveretts5595 5 років тому

    Getting set up in one week when we get back from vacation! Found a local mentor online through a local club. I've been binge watching your videos over a week now. Grateful to you for sharing your expertise so freely. Now, I only hope my bees are as calm as yours! Mentor says he keep his in a T shirt and maybe a hood, so I'm hoping for good stock there. Don't have a bee in my yard yet but I'm all over this! Thanks again!!

  • @ale347baker
    @ale347baker 5 років тому +9

    A head mounted Gopro cam would work awesome for you

  • @shots4761
    @shots4761 5 років тому +3

    why am I so obsessed with this lmao

  • @janicehelton659
    @janicehelton659 6 років тому +2

    You helped me a lot with this video! Thank you!

  • @karenyounger2314
    @karenyounger2314 6 років тому +1

    Yeah!!! Im so excited that so many are again interested in bees...

  • @zroverz
    @zroverz 4 роки тому

    This is the info I was looking for thanks

  • @greghill9958
    @greghill9958 4 роки тому

    Dave i love your videos

  • @dougkidd1561
    @dougkidd1561 5 років тому

    Dave's bees and queen 's are great, the post office sucks but super happy with t

  • @monicabenavente
    @monicabenavente 6 років тому

    Love your videos

  • @TheSHOP411
    @TheSHOP411 5 років тому

    Thanks. Your split video is easy to understand for someone just getting into beekeeping.

  • @ashleyturner2882
    @ashleyturner2882 4 роки тому +1

    So helpful. Thankyou much!

  • @deborahduthie4519
    @deborahduthie4519 3 роки тому

    Excellent lesson skills

  • @Retr-ed2kr
    @Retr-ed2kr 6 років тому +1

    i find these videos really interesting thankyou for making them :-)

  • @carlmerkey9370
    @carlmerkey9370 6 років тому +1

    David can't wait to start trying it made 8 of your mating nuc's but we still have some nights in the high 30s so I am trying to be aware of that,but can't wait. Thanks for all the videos and information Carl from Michigan

  • @christophertucker8031
    @christophertucker8031 6 років тому +6

    Thanks man I love your videos. You should get a go pro and strap it to your forehead.

  • @pnwRC.
    @pnwRC. 5 років тому

    I LOVE your videos, they are very informative!

  • @surfingsumner
    @surfingsumner 6 років тому +4

    Hi David
    Great videos. One question, this nuc did you have a frame with brood in it? I didn't pick that up.
    Thanks.

  • @TacoRios
    @TacoRios 6 років тому +11

    Good video! At 2:02 that bee popped ya on the arm!

    • @TacoRios
      @TacoRios 6 років тому +2

      Barnyard Bees I feel your pain bro! You held your composure way better than I do!!!! Great video!

    • @aaron1983
      @aaron1983 6 років тому

      that bee stung you?

    • @TheMasterCheese
      @TheMasterCheese 5 років тому +2

      Dude didn't even flinch. You can tell he's used to it.

    • @c0nr4d
      @c0nr4d 5 років тому

      So, did that bee die?

    • @2-4outdooradventure53
      @2-4outdooradventure53 5 років тому

      Yea you can see the stinger on your shirt@@davidhaught84

  • @user-yw5zs1qj1z
    @user-yw5zs1qj1z 4 роки тому

    Nice to see you sir 😊

  • @michaelnkanda3561
    @michaelnkanda3561 6 років тому

    So good for the bee breed you have. I wonder if this method can be used for African bees.

  • @honeyridgehomestead3197
    @honeyridgehomestead3197 5 років тому

    Loving the videos! Just subscribed today to your channel! Looking forward to all your videos!

  • @geraldgordan600
    @geraldgordan600 2 роки тому +1

    I learn something new thanks

    • @geraldgordan600
      @geraldgordan600 2 роки тому

      Is it that you spray some thing on your body to prevent skin i am from jamaican and I don't believe you cud that whit my bees

  • @toadamine
    @toadamine 5 років тому

    How long does a new hive take to start making new queens? Do they make queen cells constantly or just when the hive is near full and planning to swarm?

  • @walkinginhopedoulaphotographer
    @walkinginhopedoulaphotographer 6 років тому +1

    Thank you! This cleared up a lot of confusion for me.

  • @christopherbennett3638
    @christopherbennett3638 6 років тому +11

    I thought swarm cells grew on the bottom of the frames.... Why are these in the middle of the frame?

    • @JoseAntonio-pb7nd
      @JoseAntonio-pb7nd 5 років тому +2

      Cells at the bottom are swarm cells and the ones on the facing are supersedure cells.

    • @FlyhnHawaiian
      @FlyhnHawaiian 4 роки тому

      @@JoseAntonio-pb7nd as a bee keeping I agree and second your comment lol

  • @MohamedUAE
    @MohamedUAE 4 роки тому

    Nice video. Keep it up man..

  • @jurgenmohr9204
    @jurgenmohr9204 6 років тому +4

    Hi Dave, thanks for all your videos! You really help us "newbees" out. I noticed on this split you made, you did not put any brood in. So it is possible if there are foreger bees and a queen cell, that a queen can start laying within 10 days? In removing a frame from the hive, one queen cell got ruptured/opened. Do you know if the worker bees could salvage/reclose that queen cell, or will that potential queen cell be no good and die? Thanks again!!

  • @LAVutube
    @LAVutube 3 роки тому +1

    I have a car, helicopter and even private jet! But i cannot afford quality tripod! 😂

  • @charshinsky4703
    @charshinsky4703 5 років тому +1

    I use wax foundation. can I cut a queen sell from my frame? Also I noticed you do not use wax foundation. Does it take longer for the bees to draw out come if you do not use wax foundation?

  • @salahmed7273
    @salahmed7273 5 років тому +1

    Thank you Sir, from Amman-Jordan,,

  • @bytfrandsen
    @bytfrandsen 6 років тому +7

    Hey I have a question. I went without gloves and the second time I was in the hive I got stung on my right thumb and my left middle finger. my hands swelled up for 3 days. if I continue to not use gloves I've heard you can build up an immunity and they won't swell up as much. Does anyone have experience with this.

    • @bytfrandsen
      @bytfrandsen 6 років тому +4

      I took it as a message that they were giving me the middle finger. hahah

    • @Doxymeister
      @Doxymeister 4 роки тому

      I think it just depends, everybody is different. I watch DirtRooster as well, and he takes stings all the time. I was never allergic until I got swarmed, after that it's emergency room time for me if I get stung. LOL, my Mom wanted to start beekeeping, but decided against it since I live right next door to her--I told her not to let that stop her but she eventually gave up the idea.

  • @jimyoungquist1687
    @jimyoungquist1687 4 роки тому +1

    Using foundation frames, can you cut out the queen cell in the same way?

  • @davidsturtz1731
    @davidsturtz1731 6 років тому

    great video

  • @noahriding5780
    @noahriding5780 2 роки тому

    Do you have any suggestions for cutting queen cells when you have 2 joined together? or when they are so close together that someone might not be sure if they can be separated? Thanks.

  • @jenbyrne6831
    @jenbyrne6831 5 років тому

    This is my first year having bees. I am interested in splitting my hive but i don't know when i could do it,is it early or should i wait untill next spring? Thanks

  • @lamairepr
    @lamairepr 6 років тому

    Dave I have a question about transferring a NUC. Just got it yesterday here in Michigan, it’s about 48 outside supposed to hit 60. Will it chill the brood if I love them today, because they told me not to let them sit to long because the NUC is packed out pretty good. I have the front flap open so they’re getting orientated. Thanks for any advise.

  • @saifalmosuli8419
    @saifalmosuli8419 6 років тому

    Thanks, it’s a great video with so much useful information.

  • @FirasASalih
    @FirasASalih 6 років тому

    Good video... What type of these quiet bees, plz?

  • @bwrightaway2877
    @bwrightaway2877 6 років тому

    Loved the video; you just found yourself another subscriber. Thumbs up, barnyard bees!

  • @jordinpriddy2745
    @jordinpriddy2745 6 років тому +13

    Why do some people use the suit & some people not?

    • @jordinpriddy2745
      @jordinpriddy2745 6 років тому +9

      Barnyard Bees - that’s so incredible. I’d love to do this, especially since the honeybee population is lowering.

  • @goblue2708
    @goblue2708 3 роки тому +1

    Loved the video. However, from a safety perspective, I'd highly recommend that you (or anyone) at least wear some head covering when doing this. That way, if you get stung/swarmed in your head while cutting, your natural instincts will be to swat the bee away. And, if you do so with the knife in your hand... Well, I guess it speaks for itself from there on out. Nonetheless, I think the video and details are first class. As a new and upcoming hobby beekeeper, I greatly appreciate your insight and instruction. I'm subscribing today... Thanks!!!

  • @maximumgun
    @maximumgun 6 років тому +10

    David, thank you for your time and your videos. Very helpful.

  • @MrDavesoutdoors
    @MrDavesoutdoors 6 років тому +2

    Love the video

  • @downbntout
    @downbntout 6 років тому +5

    Wish you could have zoomed in

  • @lshaffer1980
    @lshaffer1980 5 років тому +1

    I got a walk away split from a friend 2 weeks ago.
    Checked it out and now there is like 5 queen cells ready to hatch within the next week.
    Can I take one of those queen cells and out them in a separate box with a frame of bees? The new box would have all drawn out comb and lots of honey

    • @northernmichiganbee-man3136
      @northernmichiganbee-man3136 5 років тому

      yes you can

    • @lshaffer1980
      @lshaffer1980 5 років тому

      I tried it not sure if it worked didn't see a queen. Last check but hoping I missed her. In the other hive I found her sister only through a picture I took. I hope to mark her this week

  • @jtiem
    @jtiem 5 років тому

    Very Informative! Great channel!

  • @ChristianBiggins
    @ChristianBiggins 5 років тому

    I love watching you gently disperse them!

  • @PEGuyMadison
    @PEGuyMadison 5 років тому +1

    Man your bees are so nice... mine are assholes... I re-queened this spring, I hope the new batch is better.

  • @hopedunkel2298
    @hopedunkel2298 5 років тому

    Thank you for these! I'm just learning about beekeeping. Want to start my own business.

  • @andrewsims7182
    @andrewsims7182 2 роки тому

    How far must you move the original box to do this to keep the bees from just going back home? Thanks in advance

  • @brianacanaa4569
    @brianacanaa4569 5 років тому

    I never thought I would be so interested 🙄❤
    wow bees really are cool and cute

  • @fernvalleyfarm9711
    @fernvalleyfarm9711 6 років тому

    How would you get it off a plastic foundation frame

  • @spudgn
    @spudgn Рік тому

    Thanks Dave.

  • @bloomsandthreads8519
    @bloomsandthreads8519 Рік тому

    Great video. Keep it simple. Good demonstration. What time of day is best? Early morning? March?

  • @nightcorepinoytv2344
    @nightcorepinoytv2344 5 років тому

    Actually this guy is good voice and good explanation. I hope he can get morw sub

  • @chanthaoumcto9600
    @chanthaoumcto9600 2 роки тому

    thank you very much.

  • @MrBazmurph
    @MrBazmurph 6 років тому

    Omg you're just the sweetest

  • @beeman8651
    @beeman8651 5 років тому +1

    Thank you

  • @seangovan8164
    @seangovan8164 5 років тому +2

    I wanted to see how him separating the queen cells that were back to back. Still a great video, though.

  • @salambeekeeper9464
    @salambeekeeper9464 6 років тому +6

    Hello, why bees get foul brood, AFB OR EFP, WHAT CAUSES IT? AND WHAT THE TREATEMENT?

  • @adnanchinisi7871
    @adnanchinisi7871 6 років тому +1

    Wait but if u put a queen cell with some bees, but no open brood inside the new hive, do u have to put a drone inside the new hive?
    Thank you

    • @taylorbrown867
      @taylorbrown867 5 років тому

      After a couple days, the queen will take flight and mate with up to 25 drones to supply her with enough sperm for her life.

  • @BruceLee-hb3qd
    @BruceLee-hb3qd 6 років тому

    Thank You Sir,
    I just found your channel. I always hit the like button. I have subscribed. Can not wait to watch more. Thank you.
    Bruce Lee

  • @presouz1740
    @presouz1740 6 років тому +1

    Why am I watching this I’m addicted now. But for some reason I thought that a Bee 🐝 colony can actually make their own queen

    • @julieenslow5915
      @julieenslow5915 5 років тому

      Guppy Gal Presouz
      They can, and do - but only if they have eggs or very young larvae. Something left by the old queen when she swarmed. (Although most queens about to swarm make sure to leave a number of queen cells with Queens about to emerge into the old colony.) I think what you are thinking of is most commonly called a supersedure - when the queen dies or is failing, and the colony uses existing young to make a new queen.

  • @wisewomanmary2242
    @wisewomanmary2242 6 років тому +4

    Awesome...I always learn something from your videos. I keep wishing for a tripod...no way I could do that one handed...lol

  • @davidjohnston351
    @davidjohnston351 5 років тому +1

    Is it such a thing as a king bee

  • @WilliamGregory30533
    @WilliamGregory30533 6 років тому +1

    Im trying this for the first time this year, but I just moved the whole frame. I'm in Lumpkin County, over the mountains from you.

  • @jimhendrix7776
    @jimhendrix7776 2 роки тому

    so 100 of your vids later and me here thinking your some old man lol

  • @pizzapeppers697
    @pizzapeppers697 5 років тому

    What would happen if you switched a frame of bees from another bee colony