Catching & Re-Homing a Swarm of bees
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2022
- I found a swarm of bees in my garden so attempted to catch them in a box and re-home them in a new bee hive. Beekeeping is quite exciting!
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the swarming bit was really exciting. Never thought bee keeping would give you such a buzz.
Thanks for filming bro 😊
Oh gosh Carl that’s a buzzing cheesy joke 😅
No, apart from one guy shouting out the window of his car at me saying “keep making fishing videos” lol
I came to the comments for a buzz joke. Wasn’t disappointed! Nice one Carl 🤣
That wasn't the swarming. In polish we call it oblot. Young bees leave the hive to do "poo" that's why there so many of them flying. Young bees work in the hive until they are old enough to start working in the field collecting nectar. I hope me english is good enough to get it right
This is where Alex realises everyone wants his honey and he goes into bee business
beesness?
Most certainly!
Seems like quite a courageous act, capturing a swarm of bees from a tree as a beginner bee keeper! Fair play to you! 👍
I'm not gonna lie, I thought bee keeping would be pretty boring to watch and to do, but you've definitely changed my mind, it was actually pretty interesting.
I've given some thought to keeping bees once I retired. You have opened my eyes that it's not just, here you go bees and come back to collect the honey! It's a lot of work, but I'm sure very rewarding. I'll watch your vids and learn along with you before committing. Thank you! PS - Love your enthusiasm for life!
The best part of this video was seeing you and Carl together again in the video . Carl you where so close to the bees and so calm great job boys keep the videos coming ...
That was brilliant Alex. I am actually really enjoying your new channel even if I don't aspire to collect mushrooms or keep bees - the content is a great watch!
I enjoy your videos so very much. I appreciate you taking the time to teach future new beekeepers. Have a great honey season.
I love watching you as yourself learning about bee keeping, it feels as if I was learning myself but I'm afraid I don't have a place but I still enjoy your videos.
Loving your new adventure.
Thanks for watching!
Glad you caught them on time. I opened the bedroom door once and found the room alive with bees. I shut the door again quickly and worked out other sleeping arrangements for the night. A few hours later I opened the door a crack, and saw that every single bee was gone, except for a dead one on the window sill. The hazards of sleeping in a room with an air brick!
That was really good.It’s the first video in ages that I’ve watched all the way through without skipping parts. Very interesting .👍😎
I started watching your videos with my boyfriend as he is a big fan of yours. Since then I've been out fishing and caught my first carp (10.3lbs - Yay!), we're growing mushrooms and we are planting bee friendly plants in the garden! :)
Looking forward to seeing how you get on with the honey.
I've watched your bee adventures and I gotta say this has been super exciting! I've got my hives ready and I've ordered two nucs! Thank you Alex!
My dad used to keep bees back in the late nineties. I can remember an old plumb tree in amongst his hives that used to break it's branches due to the weight of the plumbs on each branch (every flower got pollinated a million times). Swarms were a pretty common thing back then and I remember plenty of them as a kid. It's great that you're keeping going with this. Your success will be sweet.... Literally.
Your passion and enthusiasm for what ever you do is brill keep up the good work love watching your vids 💯👍
Carl just proved that his balls must be massive. He's the true alpha brother! :D Great Vid!
Talk like that could start a fight , in fact I can hear it now ,
FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, BUNDLE!
Just wow ! One of the most incredibly fascinating and educational videos. Well done Alex.
I have just found you channel and loving it.. I have 1hive and 2 nuc hives. No bees ready to catch some bees today from a tree.. I love the raw excitement.. you have taught me more in 3 episodes that all these people doing step by step tutorials. I love your journey. Hopefully be this afternoon I will have bees too.
Duuuuude Alex your wild and it is absolutely brilliant. My jaw was dropped the entire time. There is no way I would shake a bee hive off of a tree branch like that. Sheeeesh so bold and really scary yet cool to watch
Cheers for watching!
I found that really interesting Alex , brilliant stuff. You're going to inspire your followers to try new things I'm sure.😃
Really cool to see how you keept the swarm even though the where already starting to fly out. Looking forward to the next bee video
I don't usually watch many of Alex's videos, but this one was really interesting and an insight into beekeeping. Nice job on the artificial swarming!
This brought back some great memories, Alex.
For a new beekeeper you handled it really well. It's certainly a bit nerve wracking when they start to swarm.
Yes please, I'd definitely like to be considered for some honey. Obviously I don't mind paying for it.
Looking forward to the next instalment on this very varied and interesting channel.
Thanks!
You must have balls of steel, amazing stuff Alex. Seen it done once before, well part done my friend had already gathered a swarm in a bin bag he had got the queen in his pocket inside a matchbox. When he opened up the bin bag his jeans were covered in bees within seconds, he didn't have a bee suit. He put the matchbox into hive he'd prepared and the swarm he was now covered in left and entered the hive. I was terrified but fascinated it's amazing stuff thanks for reminding me of a distant memory, it was 44 years ago. 🌸🐝🌻🐝🌹🐝🐝🐝👍
Well done! Just a short bit of panicking then you just got on with it. Kudos my friend. Very well done to Carl especially considering his alergy. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Love it.
I did actually mean "allergy" but got a bit over zealous. Lol😋
For me , I think that was the most interesting 23 minutes of film I have watched in my whole life, great stuff Alex :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Best episode yet! Brilliant work Alex 👏🏻👏🏻
Excellent video Alex. Hope you get a good harvest.
Thanks Ryan!
So cool! Thank you for saving the bees!
Happy I was recommended your channel Alex, just wish i encountered you during the lockdown.
Thanks for some brilliant content.
Absolute legend mate! You did a great job retrieving them bee’s. Impeccable timing too on the hive box 😂
Great watch, having your own honey is a fantastic idea
I don't know how I never till today came across your channel. All the videos are amazing I've learned quite some new interesting stuff. All I can say is just thank you for making these awesome videos and keep on going!
Thanks so much. Glad you found the videos!
mate i normally watch you and your brother, but this so cool and so much new information of something I've never understood
. great channel pal.
I didn't know I was interested in beekeeping! Fell deep into a beekeeping hole after watching thos video last night! Keep it up Alex.
Great, it's super fascinating.
wake up in the morning
realize bees swarming like crazy all over the garden
must be eyes opening 😅
+ you need to catch the queen
sure it's mad & exciting
Really interesting Alex, never realised it was that complicated! Good to see Carl too👍👍
Another great vidio Alex. Always something new happening. Well done.
Great video, I don't know exactly why but the image of just shaking a ball of bees into a box and decanting it into a hive is very funny to me, just like "oop! In you go" lol
Hiya Alex, I have watched your fishing videos for some years now however I really am enjoying the bees / camping. I’m a new bee keeper myself and great to see that you love them as much a I do :) keep up the great work
Cheers Chris, best of luck with your beekeeping! :)
Hey Alex, I just found your channel this morning from searching Van conversions, this is the second video I have watched of yours and really enjoyed it. What’s more I’ve learnt some new Infomation. I had no idea about the different type of cells and how they create a new Queen when they want to swarm. Really quite fascinating 🙏🏼
Fascinating stuff Alex. Great job collecting the swarm. Enjoyed it.👍
Would love some honey too.
I will buy some honey for sure. I love this new adventure. Who knew bee keeping could be so interesting.
Fantastic Ep Alex. Suspenseful and Informative 👍🏻
Good effort Alex, that was superb! Love those Bee's
That was so cool Alex. Thanks for sharing it with us. 👍🏻
Was great fun making and sharing this!
Brilliant Alex, compelling viewing! Wouldn't have been out of place showing on terrestrial television! Well done and good work...
Thanks!
Absolutely loving your new journey! Living life your way and on your terms is something everyone should strive towards. Looking forward to some honey glazed boletus cooked in the back of your car out in the woods somewhere 🍄🌲
Thanks Dave. That sounds amazing! Thanks for watching!
Wow Alex that was tense, spot on for working things out. It sounds like you've got some good people helping around you.
To be honest I've never really been interested in bee keeping. But I'm the kind of person where if someone who passionately and with high detail educate you on something, it's a really interesting watch.
Thanks for watching!
Hey Alex, I have to say this was a very interesting watch 👏🏼👏🏼. You are so super chilled when working with them, I’d be freaking out lol. It was nice to watch you do your thing. Keep up the good work mate 🐝🐝
Thanks William! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Excellent Alex. Extremely interesting and educational. Looking forward to the video of harvesting honey. Best of luck! Cheers.
From initially searching for small car camping ideas, never did I expect to be sat up at midnight fascinated by your bee keeping antics😅 brilliant content love it! Looking forward to see how you do the honey extraction process and would certainly buy some from you!
Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the videos!
Yes Alex I think we would all love your honey and please do more videos they are great 👍
Hi Alex, I really like your parents garden. Your dad has done an amazing job
He is a very good gardener :)
That was some hilariously rogue beekeeping! Great video!
Also shoutout to Carl for one courageous cameo
Fascinating stuff! Wonderful video, Alex!
Cheers!
amazingly interesting....you must have read loads of books to be that confident in cutting down the swarm in the tree and knowing exactly what to do..... yes please I would buy a jar of your honey....well done Alex ( and Carl !)
Thanks!
Very interesting Alex back to his best keep up the great video's
Thanks Mark!
Awesome, I was on the edge of my seat watching this, so glad you got them into their new home. I would definitely like to buy some honey!
Thanks!
I’d love to try some of your honey mate. Keep up the great work. Just seeing you enjoying your life in the purest way possible is an inspiration to me and I’m sure many others
Thanks James!
Wow that was thrilling and glad you were able to split the colony you handled it like a pro your channel knows no boundaries it just gets better and better 👍
Thanks!
This video is just amazing and it’s cool that you bonded with your bees and I’m happy for you
Cheers!
Whata. Video when the queen bee appears was exciting stuff 😂 heart rate must a been sky high haha
The car videos are so good but it’s also great to see how the Bees are doing, great vid again Alex keep up the good work
Thanks!
@@just_alex thanks for replying, I’ve been watching you and your brother for about 2 years now and I’ve got to say I wasn’t sure about the channels splitting in two but I must admit both channels content have excelled, we get double the content in the same amount of time, the only con is we don’t get to see you together, not sure if you’ll see this but thank you for the first reply and for making my favourite content on UA-cam
That was amazingly enjoyable.. fascinating hobby.. looking forward to more on the bees
Thanks. I’ll post more videos on the bees!
Oh my goodness what a roller-coaster! You did so well (and so did Carl) amazing to watch.
Nicely done. Honey is great in tea Alex. It gives a nice flavour and is better than sugar. I often put 1 teaspoon in tea instead of 2 sugars. I am interested in trying yours as well. I will even pay for a jar because you should at least get something for keeping them. We'll done young man.
That's a lovely garden you've got there. Really interesting insight into beekeeping.
Cheers!
I never imagined someone could make a video about beekeeping so exciting... When the music kicked in and you where trying to find the queen, I was on the edge of my seat. Great content! Keep it up 😀
Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed!
That was class 👍
Great video Alex 🐝
Great stuff Alex. Love your new channel. Can't wait for some foraging adventures too. Yes please for some honey :)
Hey Alex, great video, its awesome you have got into keeping bees. I am a bee keeper of 7 years and still learning. One tip I would give you is that when they are in defense mode they will go for anything that is black in colour. So your bother entirely dressed in black, your black trainers and socks, your black go pro etc can be a red rag to a bull! Avoid wearing anything very dark as from experience they will and can go absolute ham on you.
Thanks for the info!
I bet your heart was pumping. How cool
It was so exciting!
Alex congratulations on ur amazing bee keeping journey, we are loving every episode of your new channel and would love to try some honey, I feel like I need to keep bee’s myself now! Massive thanks to u for the inspiration
Thanks, hope you manage to start keeping bees, it will lead you on an interesting and fun journey!
I am freaking out when I see one single 🐝… Imagine seeing a colony like this 😭
Don’t know why, they’re just going around their daily business, they won’t sting unless you annoy them. Now wasps on the other hand... those bastards can burn in hell hahahah
@@forducksnake1571 They won't care about you most of the time, but they can get angry if there are very loud noises around. Also there are some plants that get them angry but I can't remember which one
@@sloveniangulash9314 if they are anything like me they will get angry at bloody nettles. The bastards.
That was great fun to watch. Well done you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
loving the content Alex, been watching you for a few months now and I think its really courageous of you to become a bee keeper, I know I couldn't do something like that! Hopefully you'll have some honey coming soon.
Evening Alex, I’ve only recently come across your videos and really enjoyed your cheery way you make your videos. Loved this one and have sent it to a few friends to watch. You have a great way of explaining things and it makes it informative as well as interesting! Loved your foraging one where you cooked in the new van as well as the shepherds hut. Oh and I’d love to try some of your 🍯 if you ever make it available👍🏼
Thanks for making your videos available - never thought my Saturday nights could be such fun - beats clubbing any day! 😂👌
Properly riveting stuff, super informative too. Brave stuff with those latex gloves. I'd be in arm length gauntlets!
Thanks.
Great video Alex, I found that thoroughly interesting. You have me thinking whether I should adopt a hive!!!!
awesome, way to figure it out Alex.
Well that was very informative,well done for going up the ladder brave man lol ..."the bees are swarming,rhe bees are swarming"🤣 he shouts running round the house....love it
This was amazing Alex. Fair play to you getting fully stuck in.
Yes to the honey. I would suggest buying a load of syringes that fit as a large letter. If you put it into jars then less people will be able to try it and will be more expensive on postage.
Maybe even 'cap' the ends of them with your own wax
Cheers James. :)
Another excellent video. Loving the variety of content. I'm learning loads for the future as I would love to keep bees too. I've also grabbed a couple of books based on your vids ....a bee manual and a mushroom identification book. Keep up the awesome work 🤙
For years I was watching channels like JP the Beeman for bee keeping and Carl and Alex for fishing :) It is incredible for me to see Alex catching a swarm of bees :D I was sad at first when you guys (Carl and Alex) divided but that only meant double the best content for us !! :)
Between the mushroom hunting, the car project and the bees makes for a great mix of things to watch here 👍
Glad you are enjoying!
Great job. Have fun. I like watching you adventures.
Cheers!
Another brilliant video Alex thanks for the content
That was incredible man
Excellent job Alex this evening entertainment sorted 👍
Very enjoyable to watch your doing ok Alex learning bee keeping for the first time 🐝🐝🐝🐝
That was epic
Good job Alex, not many new keepers would have the guts to catch a swarm, only advice I can give you as a swarm catcher myself, next time they swarm, give them another 10 minutes and they will settle a lot better. Then when you catch them you wont have as many in the air and be chasing them around 🙂
Thanks for the info. I’ll do that next time!
Great video Alex!
Absolutely outstanding, this video is an inspiration to other potential bee keepers, looking forward to seeing the next instalment of your bee keeping journey.
Many thanks!
Really lovely to see you both together again as well. Love you both 💓
Best brother award to Carl❤️❤️Great job Alex. Loved seeing you together too❣️❤️❤️
Really enjoy your channel alex very interesting watching the 🐝s grow
Cheers Gareth.
Great video Alex! I'm very surprised that you didn't stung once with all of the shaking of the bees in swarm. Man you are making want to get some of them in the future..lol.. I'm glad Carl could join you for this one...Keep Benadryl Brothers!!
Thanks!