In this episode I show how we manipulate our colonies in spring to equalize. This makes our schedule more predictable with each yard in the yearly timeline.
Equipment is tight…..on purpose. I custom build all my equipment myself. 1/4” tighter end to end allows the frames to butt up against the wood, which eliminates spots for shb, and the bees propolize the frames them to the box. 1/2” wider box allows the bees to police the area between the outside frame and the box for shb. I don’t understand why it’s not the industry standard.
Yep things are getting going. Are you seeing any or much drones yet ??. Two weeks ago my home yard colony were very small or about where I like them to be at this time of year but as of now it looks like they are ready to split . I am going to be going into them today to see where they stand but I already know they are full . I am seeing some drones but not a lot . Last year I was splitting the second week of February so I guess this year it will be the second week of March . Fun Fun Fun . How did your sourwood harvest turn out last season??. Thanks
Had a great sourwood crop! Seeing some drones but not enough. I want my queens to emerge around 3/18 and mate around 3/23. Better drone saturation then
My question has probably been answered but I noticed your hive covers are made with planks. There seems to be gaps when you lift them. Doesn't this allow heat out and water in? Thanks!
Yep, brood is bees. Got to always remember it for sure. Lots of work ahead for you. Hope you have a great season Ashby!!
Hey Mike!! Thanks for watching! I hope you have a great season as well!!!
The bees are on you mama! Run away!!
Lol
Great video - thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Out of so many colonies you pick a great one for show and tell. Thanks.
This was the best equalizing video. Short and concise.
Thanks!
Milk brood is a new term for me! There's never an end to learning as a beekeeper!
NEVER!
Great Video Ashby, Been following along for a good while, always enjoy your videos.
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Ashby, keep the awesome videos coming!
Thanks! Will do!
Great video Ashby! Very easy to follow and replicate!
Thanks Billy!
Great explanation of equalization, I am 6 weeks more or so behind you but anxious to get going.
We’re neck deep in it. C’mon down and I’ll put ya to work….and scratch that itch!
Never enough drawn comb, good job
Thanks Jody!
"Only 300 to go." 😆 Great video.
Ohhhh Joey, you know how it goes!
@@Ashby_Farms_NC Yep, and it goes a lot faster when the camera is in the truck doesn't it?
Enjoyed it brother
Thanks Terry!
Good job
Thanks
Enjoyed thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Equipment seems tight need to watch for that buying used home made equipment....
Equipment is tight…..on purpose. I custom build all my equipment myself. 1/4” tighter end to end allows the frames to butt up against the wood, which eliminates spots for shb, and the bees propolize the frames them to the box. 1/2” wider box allows the bees to police the area between the outside frame and the box for shb. I don’t understand why it’s not the industry standard.
Hey yo!!!
Hey!
Yep things are getting going. Are you seeing any or much drones yet ??. Two weeks ago my home yard colony were very small or about where I like them to be at this time of year but as of now it looks like they are ready to split . I am going to be going into them today to see where they stand but I already know they are full . I am seeing some drones but not a lot . Last year I was splitting the second week of February so I guess this year it will be the second week of March . Fun Fun Fun . How did your sourwood harvest turn out last season??. Thanks
Had a great sourwood crop! Seeing some drones but not enough. I want my queens to emerge around 3/18 and mate around 3/23. Better drone saturation then
My question has probably been answered but I noticed your hive covers are made with planks. There seems to be gaps when you lift them. Doesn't this allow heat out and water in? Thanks!
Yes and yes. I get a lot of criticism for it. Yet they work just fine. The bees propolize some of them shut.
Thanks!
Can you please tell me where you said you get the dipping wax from?
Clarus wax products in SC
enjoyed your video. Do you sale queens by mailing what breed of bee do u carry.
We run Italians. I only ship virgin queens, so the sperm in the spermethica doesn’t get damaged.
I have never seen this excuse before.! @@Ashby_Farms_NC