How To Start Beekeeping In 2025

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  • @BlackMountainHoney
    @BlackMountainHoney  2 місяці тому +2

    Interested in having your own personal, expert online beekeeping mentor with access to exclusive advert free videos and priority replies to comments? Join the BMH bee mentoring programme HERE - www.blackmountainhoney.co.uk/beementoring

  • @arronbwabw504
    @arronbwabw504 11 місяців тому +47

    I watched dozens of Black Mountain Honey UA-cam videos, and I'm still watching them! Bought my bees off Black Mountain, I have NO mentors (although 2 offered), they're in a terraced house back garden in a Manchester suburb and I have only one hive. Everyone told me I'd done everything wrong and I would fail in my first year. 10 months on, mid January and my hive is wall to wall bees, no issues over that time. Go for it! Beekeepers make too a big deal about it, the bees lived before humans.

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  11 місяців тому +3

      Thanks Aaron. Good to hear they are still going strong :)

    • @WisemanMnisi-mr6em
      @WisemanMnisi-mr6em 5 місяців тому

      Yeeeeeeee thank u mabrada I've been interested in beekeeping but no idea on how n where to start 🤷🤷🤷🤷

    • @zwai9532
      @zwai9532 2 місяці тому

      You should do a youtube video

  • @saintjohncoleman8602
    @saintjohncoleman8602 8 місяців тому +1

    Great advice! 5 years in and still learning every day!

  • @georgenicol7623
    @georgenicol7623 11 місяців тому +7

    Great video again. Like the emergency response idea,will sort that out soon. I like to recommend when you get your hives you get an empty Nuc for every hive you have so when you come to need to do a split you have a Nuc to put them into. Something I find overlooked a lot.

  • @dayeak57
    @dayeak57 11 місяців тому +1

    Just saw your uncensored video on honey bee expo and the algorithm sent me here...I'll be starting up after bee school next month... you're right, you spent a lot of time editing and refining your work... But I appreciate your knowledge sharing and your effort

  • @hevchip741
    @hevchip741 11 місяців тому +4

    I have watched hundreds of videos, there's no associations near me or other bee keepers so you are my mentor. Are your queens already marked?

  • @rogerhawkes2670
    @rogerhawkes2670 11 місяців тому +3

    really great advise, thank you. I wish I had this sort of advise when I started 2023, the mentor was pants and so ended up listening to every video I could, made loads of mistakes, but loved the process and started with 3 hives and ended up with 27 hives but lost 5 in winter, still time to make mistakes but enjoyed it so much that I want to consolidate and grow my number of sites. Here goes, i'm excited and by the way you have been inspirational.

  • @SteveRead13
    @SteveRead13 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Laurence, as someone who started in 2023 with my local BBKA and getting a great mentor there I'd confirm this is all top quality advice...especially around continued learning. My main objective in year 1 - getting my 2 - so far calm - "mongrel" (AKA locally adapted!) hives through the winter. Love the channel.

  • @Barrie-p8g
    @Barrie-p8g 9 місяців тому +4

    Just watch your video. I am about to start beekeeping again after a long absence. Really found your video useful as my son is taking up the hobby.
    Thank you,
    Barrie

  • @daverowden-RowdyBeeFarms
    @daverowden-RowdyBeeFarms 11 місяців тому +1

    I met you at the conference in Louisville KY. You were extremely nice and I appreciated your time and patience with an unknown person. I am a hobbyist with 20+ hives that is still stumbling through the learning curve of bee keeping. I subscribed to channel and look forward to your input as I go through my bee keeping adventures. Best of luck on your season. Please come if possible to next Expo, please bring hats.

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  11 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate that! Thank you :) Ill remember hats next time. Lots of people asked about them! :)

  • @Willowcott
    @Willowcott Місяць тому

    Thank you that was a great and thorough introduction for anyone considering bee keeping. Ive been thinking about it for years but whilst house hunting recently i met a bee keeper and my dream has rekindled. Im nervous but excited and desperately trying not to get carried away until Ive done way more research.

  • @matthewperry848
    @matthewperry848 3 місяці тому

    I’ve decided to start to keep bees. Always loved them and absolutely fascinated by them!

  • @lismarie6372
    @lismarie6372 10 місяців тому +1

    I really want to keep bees ,there such amazeing creature's ❤

  • @won2winit
    @won2winit 11 місяців тому +14

    Best thing about a local course is you get to experience what it's like to open a hive and find out if your the kind of person happy to handle frames of bees especially if they are not in the mood as its not for everyone.
    I was hooked as soon as they opened the hive and the smell hit me and that was despite two stings and inspecting the angriest colony.
    Wait until you have done one before you buy kit and equipment to save wasting your money

  • @paulh.7598
    @paulh.7598 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for all your efforts and sharing your knowledge and experience. At 23:16 what a beautiful queen! The caution with shaking off bees with capped brood is that you can damage the wings that are still in formation, perhaps you don't do that with younger frames but the frames that were shown during this discussion were mostly capped brood frames

  • @paulchase8585
    @paulchase8585 11 місяців тому +1

    You've definitely redeemed yourself with this video, makes up for the show interviews lol.
    The best beginners video I've seen by miles.
    You need to now add you first nuc series to this (unless you've plans to update them). Then tag the rest of your educational vids also. That will mean people will find the essentials without trawling through all the dross video clips on your channel.
    You've definitely nailed this one.

  • @robertdelfavero6552
    @robertdelfavero6552 4 місяці тому

    I'm considering getting into beekeeping, and really appreciate that you spend the time at the beginning on what to expect, how to think about my role, and giving me food for thought about what I'm taking on if I decide to go forward with it.

  • @peterblack2431
    @peterblack2431 11 місяців тому +2

    Wow! Excellent video for beginners.

  • @eastsussexbeesandwildlife5801
    @eastsussexbeesandwildlife5801 11 місяців тому +6

    Tremendous video. You have put a lot of effort into that and it will be appreciated by many😊

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  11 місяців тому +1

      Glad you liked it! Thanks Peter. I had 20 hours of spare time flying to the UK. Still didnt get it finished! LOL

  • @staceyrichards9083
    @staceyrichards9083 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you, great advice as always! I never would have thought to do an emergency plan. I’m so excited for the year ahead. Love this channel!

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Stacey. Yes. It's an easy one to overlook 😀

  • @brianbennett4374
    @brianbennett4374 11 місяців тому +1

    Good advice 👍 Thanks 😊 I enjoy watching you 😊

  • @Hedge-z4x
    @Hedge-z4x 4 місяці тому +2

    I'm going to need to watch your vid several times. It seems crammed with essential information. I'm starting out with nothing but a mountain site, a mountain stream and great open space for a hive. My thoughts are at the location of the hive stage. next i'm looking for a class and I have joined the national bee keepers association. So let the games begin.

  • @michaelmannino4335
    @michaelmannino4335 11 місяців тому

    I want to say it was great meeting you at the expo and doing a video if me give you honey! I also have to say I have watched this video twice , I think all bee clubs should show this for all the new and 1st and 2nd years bee keepers. Even though your in a totaled different country I think your spot on with , take care and hope to catch your next live stream !

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Michael. Great meeting you too! Your honey is lovely. I've been eating it on rice crackers with peanut butter!

    • @michaelmannino4335
      @michaelmannino4335 11 місяців тому

      @@BlackMountainHoney glad your enjoying it . do you put up previews for your Q and a I had foot surgery when I got home so I can't work for the next three weeks

  • @amurray001
    @amurray001 11 місяців тому

    Well done! This is an intelligent primer.

  • @brucklay227
    @brucklay227 9 місяців тому

    This is a really cracking good video for any start-up operation

  • @SuhagKhan-q3v
    @SuhagKhan-q3v 7 днів тому

    I have been working in this field for ten years. I know everything about this job. I am currently working in Oman. I wish I could work in another country if I get a good salary.

  • @avandyke143
    @avandyke143 9 місяців тому

    Excellent!

  • @SarahGraceNeal
    @SarahGraceNeal 6 місяців тому

    I’m soooo happy I found this video!

  • @scottlanghorst1483
    @scottlanghorst1483 11 місяців тому

    Great video and insight, I consider you a Mentor. With a Last name like mine. Its a sign to be a beekeeper. 🐝🐝

  • @jericho_bees
    @jericho_bees 11 місяців тому +3

    I wouldn't recommend Long Hives for beginners. They may look nice but are much harder to work especially when the colony explodes. I argue that you have to work them differently than standard hives because you have a finite amount of space. My most important rule of thumb when asked by someone thinking of starting beekeeping is choose your frame type and sticking to it.

  • @TinaDooley-i2x
    @TinaDooley-i2x 4 місяці тому +1

    We are in U.S. Georgia. What is the best way to find out when bees May swarm? Is it typically in February/March? Will they swarm again in August? This is our first year harvesting honey in May and June, nothing since then, is this all that we should expect this year? Lots of questions but I will stop there. Thank you!

  • @lynnerousseau9676
    @lynnerousseau9676 11 місяців тому

    Great complete information

  • @petermurphy8480
    @petermurphy8480 11 місяців тому

    Hi Laurence , excellent informative vlog mate.

  • @AlexMacmac-z2r
    @AlexMacmac-z2r 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the video starting my vee keeping soon

  • @ChrisBoogerd
    @ChrisBoogerd 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi , you make nice informative videos. I watched many of them. I am starting this season with bee keeping. And I wanted to ask your vision on using a jacket or a full suit. Whitch one did you preferred, and why? Thanks!

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  11 місяців тому +1

      Hi Chris. 100% full suit :) Bees can get in the jackets

    • @ChrisBoogerd
      @ChrisBoogerd 11 місяців тому

      @@BlackMountainHoney thanks!

  • @agenzz2385
    @agenzz2385 11 місяців тому +1

    Looking to start beekeeping myself this year. Got some equipment second hand and have luckily got an overwintered nuc en-route from a family member. The wait is killing me if i'm honest but this video has confirmed most of my plans. Will potentially look to feed feed feed to build up a stock of drawn comb, even if it means writing off much honey. Quick question on that point, can drawn comb be stored above the crownboard of the hive?

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  11 місяців тому

      Yes but I wouldnt feed to just get comb drawn. Feed them until they fill two brood boxes and then stop feeding and supers. No need to store drawn comb :)

    • @agenzz2385
      @agenzz2385 11 місяців тому

      @@BlackMountainHoney thanks for the reply 😀. Just thought the drawn comb would allow more flexibility for things like splits etc rather than only having foundation available

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  11 місяців тому +1

      @agenzz2385 it can but its probably over complicating it. Using foundation in colonies is beneficial as it slows them down and stops them swarming 😀

  • @Whitesmokehoney
    @Whitesmokehoney 11 місяців тому +5

    You are definitely my mentor whether you know it or not. 😂😂😂😂

  • @THGGamin
    @THGGamin 7 місяців тому +5

    That oh shit moment when you start watching the video after buying a flow hive with overwinter queen arriving next week 😅.

  • @benrichards9003
    @benrichards9003 7 місяців тому +1

    Do I need to remove my supers in the winter

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes. I always remove all supers in winter

    • @benrichards9003
      @benrichards9003 7 місяців тому

      Thanks mate I am getting the hang of it lol . New hive nee beginner. Your vids make it a lot easier

  • @benrichards9003
    @benrichards9003 7 місяців тому

    Also the hive I got is 4 tier but three are deep and 1 is shallow . What’s your advice on this . The shallow is 17 cm regards Ben

  • @1000vstrom
    @1000vstrom 7 місяців тому +1

    If I could rate this video in another way with just a thumb up and a rate between 1 to 10 you will get a 10, a fantastic and informative and well explained video, greetings from Sweden.

  • @HenrikLarssonArt
    @HenrikLarssonArt 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video ..How many hives can one have in one apiary? What is the "normal"?

  • @RikhuRamai
    @RikhuRamai 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for the new video.
    Is there possible for melifera to be kept in billy and mountain forest place?
    I am from India. My mentor says its may not be possible in sloppy terrain.
    So ur valuable suggestion on the matter would be grateful

  • @sarahallen6328
    @sarahallen6328 10 місяців тому +3

    What’s a swarm cell?

  • @Villagelife_Yasser
    @Villagelife_Yasser 9 місяців тому

    Watched you video very informative.

  • @martinvejrup3646
    @martinvejrup3646 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for another great video. 1 question: Have you heard or seen videos of the Keepers Hive? A new type of hive.

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  11 місяців тому

      I have. check out my latest video (1 before this one)

    • @martinvejrup3646
      @martinvejrup3646 11 місяців тому

      Ahh ok. Seen it now. I think it looks intresting. Im also a huge fan of the Demaree method. Whats your thougts of the keepers hive?

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  11 місяців тому +1

      @@martinvejrup3646 Think it's cool.
      Wish it was a bit bigger both in brood and supers.
      Would be awesome as a flow hive mod!

    • @martinvejrup3646
      @martinvejrup3646 11 місяців тому

      Ive tryed making one this winter. It gonna be intresting to try it out. But yes, my consern is also the amount of frames in the supers. It gonna be a hightower!

  • @ojarrayyaan5200
    @ojarrayyaan5200 Місяць тому

    Hi. I am interested in starting bee keeping. I have an allotment and thinking to doing it there or even looking for a bigger space.

  • @delroynestawilliams5247
    @delroynestawilliams5247 9 місяців тому

    any links to purchasing the bee suit? i just want to make sure i get the right one

  • @DonWood
    @DonWood 7 місяців тому

    Thanks love your video I found you via Just Alex

  • @mikedickson7849
    @mikedickson7849 3 місяці тому +1

    What do you think of the flow hive?

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  3 місяці тому

      @@mikedickson7849 I like it. It's not without it's challenges but if I could only have one beehive it would be automatic tap hive like the flow or paradise smart beehive

    • @mikedickson7849
      @mikedickson7849 3 місяці тому

      @@BlackMountainHoney I'm praying for your country 🙏 and my country is not much better

    • @surunitemiakanni-oye4346
      @surunitemiakanni-oye4346 2 місяці тому

      @@mikedickson7849 Curious to know why?

  • @TomN..
    @TomN.. 9 місяців тому

    I have a 25 acre property. My neighbor spacing is pretty far. Do you think they would be bothered by the bees?

  • @auntyp2980
    @auntyp2980 4 місяці тому

    Please provide links.for the suit and smoker

  • @MeyerTribe7
    @MeyerTribe7 11 місяців тому

    Link to demaree split?

  • @TinaDooley-i2x
    @TinaDooley-i2x 4 місяці тому

    We have people that want the larvae and honeycomb, how/when do we harvest that!

  • @scottbailey8158
    @scottbailey8158 9 місяців тому

    What exactly is a "swarm cell" my dad just let's then swarm the always rest on a tree nearby, he catches then and starts a new hive. I'll only want 4 max hives so yep I want to know more about your trick to make then think they have swarmed. I'm in the USA the state of wv.

  • @mustrumridcully3853
    @mustrumridcully3853 11 місяців тому +48

    I was told 2 things about beekeeping at the start - If you want honey, go to a farm shop, it's more certain. If you want to make money, dont go into beekeeping. Expensive, time consuming, distracting and also ties you to the hives at certain times of year. Bees do what they want, when they want to.

    • @glynisreynolds446
      @glynisreynolds446 11 місяців тому +3

      Great advice 👍 During the swarming season I often wish I’d followed it 🤣🤣🇬🇧

    • @BlackMountainHoney
      @BlackMountainHoney  11 місяців тому +7

      Good advice! :)

    • @auracollins5549
      @auracollins5549 9 місяців тому +2

      Hi Laurence , I am watching this video about beekeeping, you mention Demaree split, do you have a video about it? Thank you

    • @auracollins5549
      @auracollins5549 9 місяців тому

      Great video , thank you

    • @josephinenamata4675
      @josephinenamata4675 7 місяців тому

      😮

  • @vprocap1888
    @vprocap1888 17 днів тому

    Hii I have been following you for probably one year not sure
    Really like your videos ❤
    I keep apies cerena bees the are little smaller but all are same traits just the size is different but I have problem
    I found a disease I feel like it's a virus or fungus not sure
    Queen layes the egg and it comes to larva stage but the larvae dose not go to next stage of sealing or what we call capping worker bees throw out the larvae soo that keeps on gooing till the coloney get weak abscond
    Can you suggest me some ideas 💡
    Thankyou ❤️

  • @benrichards9003
    @benrichards9003 7 місяців тому

    I need you help lol . I am in Essex Colchester. Jumped in the deep end

  • @SintaxBSD
    @SintaxBSD 5 місяців тому +1

    What do beekeepers do when they need to take a vacation?

  • @johnbenestin8401
    @johnbenestin8401 23 дні тому

    Good beeker available in india Have want in australia?

  • @MdParvejMiah-u6v
    @MdParvejMiah-u6v Місяць тому

    Assalamu alaikum how are you all sir i was saying from bangladesh i am currently cultivating honey in north cyprus sir do you need a master who knows bee work there sir bangla can you tell me sir

  • @raymondbrown867
    @raymondbrown867 11 місяців тому

    How do you know you actually get a buck fast queen.im in United States. Nevada.

  • @DIESSELENGINE
    @DIESSELENGINE 4 місяці тому +1

    Starting beekeeping for money? No way. For honey? Maybe. Because it's seems like a great bobby? Definitely

  • @tmac3019
    @tmac3019 4 місяці тому

    we're going to have 80 acers of land, so thats alot should be fine any where

  • @BennyBoiGamer
    @BennyBoiGamer 5 місяців тому +1

    Shouldn't you support native bees? I live in County Fermanagh NI and there's a massive drive to support the native Irish black bee and keep out the buckfast.

  • @romangasior4046
    @romangasior4046 4 місяці тому

    👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀

  • @raymondbrown867
    @raymondbrown867 11 місяців тому

    Check out killer bee man.thats not the way you do bees.lol.i like your videos.

  • @dcrosco1458
    @dcrosco1458 8 місяців тому

    Just watch youtube videos you will learn more, then from a so called mentor

  • @michaelwarner4323
    @michaelwarner4323 4 місяці тому

    awesome vid, thank you

  • @SmirnockIce
    @SmirnockIce 9 місяців тому +1

    Lol, @9:31 One of you is not like the others!!!
    Casual lil bumblebee swooping into the nest.... "Don't mind me" 🥷🐝🍯

  • @johnbenestin8401
    @johnbenestin8401 23 дні тому

    Good beeker available in india Have want in australia?