Bee barn build ver 2.0
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- Опубліковано 21 гру 2023
- This video is about my build of an insulated beehive using mostly recycled wood.
I build a version 1.0 but after using for a year there was a few changes I wanted to make.
The Bee Barn is still a work in progress.
The reason I started building these hive was because of my losses in winter which I think was mostly because in humidity and if the hive is a bit weak it is easier to maintain the hive as it should be warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
I felt traditional hive were just too much work and my hives were dying even when I think I was dong everything right. ( Not to say I was )
Also check out "vino farm" as he inspired me in my build and has lots of great ideas.
Nice build! I also built bee barns last year and the extra large frames. First year beekeeping and all hives survived in northern Illinois. Was a warm winter but I'm loving the bee barns.
Ive been beekeeping for 10 years and overwintering was always an issue in Southern Ontario Canada. Since using bee barns ive made it through 2 winters without a loss
I use the large frames too for my brood frames. I call them XL Frames. I didn't build a Bee Barn like you and Jim @ Vino Farm. I have custom Langstroth boxes (Deep & medium, glued & pinned together) and I also made a FarmHouse hive that is a hybrid. Look forward to seeing what the upcoming season brings you.
I love the large frames for ease of seeing the whole hive quicker. My next video is my bee cart. Think I did a few shorts but I have a hanger at eye level so I dont have to try to hold the large frame for periods of time and makes checking easier. I just love sharing ideas and then doing whats right for you. My ver 1 survived last winter and thrived. Send me a pic when you have a chance. Would love to see your set up.
Thanks for watching and for commenting.
@@BlackWalnutFarm This is the video of my FarmHouse hive debut. Exterior tour starts @ 4:30 & interior tour @ 7:25 or so. Enjoy.
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Jimmy I subscribed and love your hive. Left a comment on your video. Ill definately be back to see the progression.
Some cool ideas Here.
Thanks for giving the shout out to VinoFarms for the Bee Barn name and idea, I relaxed and watched your whole video after hearing that credit given.
I'll be interested to see how your wood stands up to the weather, and if it draw in any moisture. I'm torn between the full polystyrene/Styrofoam build by Vino... or cosmetic exterior over top for protection from flying debris. I'm close to VinoFarms, in fact a little north and east so weather is a legitimate concern.
I was building my first insulated hive when vino put out his version 1 before he did the polystyrene hives.
I used some of his ideas and some was trial and error.
My version 2 I changed my whole top design and is working well.
I still have small issues which I will try to fix with a version 3.
I like using recycled material and being a contractor is good and cheap for me.
I am happy with wood right now but we will see after a few winters. Im in southern ontario in Canada so probably similar weather.
In my version 1 I also had some exposed insulation and the bees and ants would chew into it.
I think, like vino, we like to throw ideas out there and get away from the traditional hives.
I had difficulty over wintering which is why I went down this rabbit hole lol.
The thing I like best from vino is the double frame. I make my own and love that idea. I totally changed my design to accomadate that idea.
Sorry for the lengthy response. Im glad you enjoyed and if you decide to build share some ideas.
like the enclosed tray
Impressive build! Thanks for sharing. You may try to put some foil tape on your original version at the entrance to prevent them from chewing the styrofoam. Our bees don't seem to want to chew on that. Jim at Vino farm did a good job with his setup but I still am having troubles going too far from what is the industry standard so we can continue to sell nucs and swap frames out easily. I definitely don't have the woodworking skills you have shown in this video!
Thanks Brian
I will try that on my ver 1 as I see insulation around it all the time.
I tried the original design of Langstroth for 7 years with as many as 7 hives and every winter, insulating with wrap, did not have much luck.
Now Im in Southern Ontario so we do get cold winters.
I think this design is more for us Northern states or provinces.
I go lucky and when I was building my version 1 Jim (vino farm) had just finished his so I was watching his results coming out of winter very closely. We are similar weather.
Thanks for watching and the comment and will definately try some foil tape.
Hi Jimmy 👋🏻 my husband and I just found Vino farms yesterday and were sold on a bee barn. I had your video come up this morning. So excited to find people who are making his bee barn design. We are looking for a carpenter to create the custom side bars for us then hoping I can buy top and bottom bars to assemble the frames. Great job on the build🎉
Jimmy can you clarify on how you secure the two frames together for the hive. That would be amazing to do that much more easily then creating custom side bars. I need to show my husband 😊
It Willie not Jimmy lol. All good.
I should make a video on that.
I make my own frames from scratch as nobody produces a double frame or 1 3/4. Top and bottoms are the same but the sides are longer. I also make a block in between which gives a space but the bees fill it in.
Great video!👍
Thank you! 👍
With suppers on- can’t rain run down around the insulation?
Even with supers on the roof is wider than the insulation. I dont seem to have any issues but something I may address on version 3.0.
とても豪華な巣箱ですね！巣枠で蜂を飼われるのでしょうか？
Im not sure if the question got lost in translation from Google. The bees are on a double frame which I show at the end of the video or my bee cart video. Might give a better perspective. Hope I answered your question.
@@BlackWalnutFarm I found the ansewer at the end of the video. Thank you very much!
@@user-qn9bc9ut1c yea I figured you were asking what type of frames I use. I make a double frame so no taking a lower and upper apart. If you look at the end of my bee cart video you will see a frame that is all honey and bees