Great video as always. I am taking your ultimate bee course and I highly recommend it, very informative
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kenny!
@bradgoliphant2 жыл бұрын
Teaching my friends about beekeeping, and just sitting in front of my hive watching them for hours brought me the most joy this year. I already miss them.
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Nice Brad
@ashleyturner95272 жыл бұрын
For me the thing I enjoy most about bee keeping is how relaxing it is. Don't know how many days this past summer that just flew by. I'd start doing something with the bees then next thing I'd know it'd be three hours later.
@beek2 жыл бұрын
So true Ashley
@kimdrzewiecki7231 Жыл бұрын
I am new this year to bee keeping and watching your videos gets me more excited of learning all I can to take care of my bees. Just want to say thank you for all the help you give.
@danielcimarosti757910 ай бұрын
I think the most joy this season is watching your videos. No stings, just sit there and absorb information.
@margaretdecker27765 ай бұрын
Bees are still alive😊
@robertgoodrich93022 жыл бұрын
I’m a new bee keeper this year, currently taking your courses. I got two colonies in April, and wasn’t expecting to get much honey but got 110 lbs while leaving a medium super on each hive plus what’s in the deep brood box. Did a walk away split with success and did three cut outs so I now have 5 colonies. They all have survived -5 degree F nights. Cold for Arizona. So been a good first year. Thanks for your videos and courses.
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Nice Robert and thanks for taking my classes!
@karenallen74882 жыл бұрын
I'm brand new at beekeeping I don't know anything so I am looking and reading everything and going to take some classes. I will start my first box this spring. Thank you so much for the viedoes. Karen
@cowdocjake2 жыл бұрын
First year beekeeping and had a drought so did a lot of feeding. Really enjoyed seeing how fast they build out comb and put in honey (when we actually had some nectar!). Hoping I’ve got them built up and protected enough for the North Dakota winter. Thanks for the videos!
@paulhoward822 Жыл бұрын
I caught my first swarm in 2022 and it was a hoot! Started 2022 with two hives after losing two in 2021. Finished 2022 with five hives. Fingers crossed they all make it to spring!!
@genemiller94862 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video. I am a first year and purchased the whole series online and completed it. Still have to mail in my worksheets. I absolutely learned so much and how much I did wrong this year. These classes from basic to wintering are highly recommended. I can't explain how much I love this and what these bees have done to my spirit. I can't wait to build more and healthier colonies this coming spring. Thank you
@albaitnurfauzi5063 Жыл бұрын
I beekeper from Indonesia. And i like your videos. Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@beek Жыл бұрын
Nice to hear from you. What is beekeeping like in Indonesia?
@albaitnurfauzi5063 Жыл бұрын
@@beek same as in general.. but in Indonesia only has two season rainy and dry.. and i have two type of bees. Apis cerana and apis melifera.Apis cerana is a local Asian bees. and honey produced from calliandra flowers. Thanks for asking
@mattnordine66342 жыл бұрын
First year keeper in south arkansas. Love your videos. Just found you yesterday. Have so many questions so I’m going to buy your course on ultimate bee keeping. Thank you and keep up the great work!!!🐝🐝🐝
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, nice to meet you and welcome to the channel and enjoy the classes!
@homercampbelljr54899 ай бұрын
Appreciate all the time and effort you put into your podcast and to your team behind-the-scenes
@redneckswag616inhd6 Жыл бұрын
Discovered beekeeping February of this year, I've enjoyed learning about the hobby, and I'm constantly humbled by how much I have to learn. I'll be starting my first pair of hives this coming spring, thank you so much for the education you provide.
@beek Жыл бұрын
So cool, good for you! Be sure and take advantage of my 50% OFF all my online beekeeping courses on Black Friday. Here's the link: www.honeybeesonline.com/online-beekeeping-academy/
@framcesmoore2 жыл бұрын
Ha David when I work my bees if I am stressed about any thing they relax me they are so peaceful they are just so much a joy to tend to them Have a great day
@beek2 жыл бұрын
So true!
@rose2525bud2 жыл бұрын
🧡🐝🧡 my backyard beekeeping book came in, I’m so excited!! Love your videos! The last few years I feel God is leading me in this direction.
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for ordering our book!
@paulajones63662 жыл бұрын
Seeing the bees happy and working hard to make lovely honey. Also when they come through the winter and re appear in the spring is quite magical too. People go mad for the honey too it’s straight off the mountain.
@beek2 жыл бұрын
So nice!
@donconnierose4012 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your coffee time talks.
@Will.i.am.7772 жыл бұрын
Question? Why do I need to add food for my bees? My hives have 2 deeps and I allow them to keep the lion share of their honey. I add the queen excluder and put mediums on during non winter months. Are people not leaving enough honey for the bees to survive the winter?
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bill, yes, sometimes people take off too much honey, other times, bees may have not populated well enough to store enough or sometimes winters are long and they run out especially if they are a large size colony. It is just added insurance.
@philiphearn92972 жыл бұрын
@@beek Always better to get to the spring and realise the bees didn't need all that feed than to not feed them and realise they did!
@mywaychannel12 жыл бұрын
@@beek i take off all the honey and then feed i use a single deep and long winters till April no problem for me
@kathiegatien96562 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Got my courses and am excited to get started on that. It will tide me over until Spring. My favourite thing is just watching the bees do their little bee things. I find it endlessly fascinating.
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support.
@RipRoar-ns4go3 ай бұрын
Subscribed 5/9/24. Great videos and resource information. Thanks Mr. B!!!!!
@harvestmaid5669 Жыл бұрын
that propolis....so v aluable
@verkgaming2 жыл бұрын
I loved beekeeping but i don't much about the beekeeping.. still I'm learning from KZfaq so much that now I'm thinking to start beekeeping as my main job instead of part time job.. thank you for the video n keep uploading 🐝
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Best of wishes and thank you.
@billaddington75372 жыл бұрын
What I enjoyed most is the fresh honey 🍯 on my biscuits
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Warm bead, butter and honey is the best.
@whiteoakhoney79482 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving, all my bees are looking great thanks for all your input .
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving and glad I've helped you enjoy your bees.
@michaelpariera43282 жыл бұрын
I like your T-shirt
@louiseibbotson588 Жыл бұрын
Great blogs David , lots of great help 🐝👍
@AllanGyllingOlsen2 жыл бұрын
In Denmark we feed the bees with 15 to 18 kg sugar (dry mass) as syrup….it last the whole winter.
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Hey Allan, good to know how it's done in Denmark!
@preacherkjv56252 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving David and Family, We took your beekeeping classes last fall and winter. We started learning to graft and raise queens this summer so I would have to say that was one of the top high ligjts for me and my son.
@beek2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@russellsamson18282 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information
@johnlawler33532 жыл бұрын
You just got my money for 7 courses. Happy Thanksgiving!
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving!
@blackdogapiaryandfarm58852 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! I have enjoyed this year with you as my mentor at BeeTeam6. Keep up the good work. I needed more winter-b-kind boards this year. UPS says they are arriving tomorrow! Hooray!
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your support!
@glorianelson64682 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family❣️🦃 loved looking in on your hives
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving
@sierramojo56392 жыл бұрын
Happy thanksgiving! Your videos are great and my bees are happier for it. Weird weather here in no. California. I live at 3500 ft and have not had first frost and bees are still active and feeding
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving Sierra and glad your bees are doing well.
@loudimel50682 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family just got the 6 classes this morning
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lou and thank you for your purchase. Enjoy
@diannemiller47542 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. This video is just in time for me to put on the candy board...I was a little intimidated to add it. Now I can do it with confidence to doing it right. I probably wouldn't have smoked it...now I know better 😉
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too Dianne. Glad the video was helpful, cool. Smoke is not always needed, but boy when it is, you'll be glad you've got it.
@framcesmoore2 жыл бұрын
Ha David great video good to see you hope u have a great week
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@kathywestcott97422 жыл бұрын
Happy Holidays to you & your family.
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kathy and Happy Holidays to you too!
@tpowfjb2 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving day!
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving day to you as well.
@santoshkandpal44212 жыл бұрын
Great video. Please tell us about how to market your bee in the market?
@kat26412 жыл бұрын
Me?? I just love watching the girls grow an multiplying. Sure I love the honey 🍯 but I more love giving them a safe home. While this might might sound stupid, an is a lot of work BUT! I find beekeeping a relaxing stress reliever.. even the occasional love bite from a defensive girl…
@beek2 жыл бұрын
So true Joe, good thoughts.
@garyRt23Bees Жыл бұрын
May be good to leave the burr comb on top of frames in case candy drops. This would prevent the candy from dropping flat onto the frames and possibly killing a few bees.
@577bluegrass2 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Same to you Rodney! Enjoy!
@cliffordestep36782 жыл бұрын
Dave i am just a beganer but i use ro bee keep
@pattydoddridge77892 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving. I enjoy your videos. When you make your honey be kind , if you mix the protein powder with the sugar first before adding water it will dispel it without clumps. w clumps
@beek2 жыл бұрын
We make them in large batches and so the protein powder is added very slowly after the heat is turned off.
@Kevin_Dyke2 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving Dave
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin and Happy Thanksgiving to you
@DBarnim2 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving from Canada
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David and Happy Thanksgiving to you!
@mpedals2 жыл бұрын
Will you be resupplying your new book soon, sure do hope so, added to my wish list,,,,happy holidays
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we are watching down our long lane for a truck full of books any day now.
@MrCaneast2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your channel. I live in New Brunswick Canada on the International border with Maine. In fact the only thing that separates us is a mile wide St, Croix River on the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine. The weather is similar to yours so I subscribed to your channel. i've had bees for 2 years and still overwhelmed if I'm doing it right. Still watching. Oh, by the way today is your Thanksgiving so all the best to our good neighbours to the south.
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kimmiejoclark69432 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kimmie and Happy Thanksgiving!
@MarcellaSmithVegan Жыл бұрын
Did you say it was only 32 F degrees? Isnt it too late for them to warm resin off the trees and make propolis and seal again?
@debbieherbaugh2172 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving day
@beek2 жыл бұрын
And Happy Thanksgiving to you Debbie!
@devbahadurb.k3262 жыл бұрын
Thank you for information sir I looked from by Nepal
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@joecain208411 ай бұрын
I have been feeding my Bee's your recipe, how much and how often should i feed? They currently drink up a gallon of 1-1 sugar water in a day?
@beek11 ай бұрын
How ever much you can afford 😃🏦
@williemaykit7940 Жыл бұрын
Why, on the single deep, is a frame missing? I'm sure there's a reason, but I don't know what. I'm interested in starting a hive and I'm learning about the care. Good videos David!
@beefuzzz84039 ай бұрын
How much protein is in the boards
@saltycreole2673 Жыл бұрын
Last night was -5° in Northwestern NM. I'm worried. I'm new without a clue! Don't want chicken feed. Am insulating hives. Hope I'm not too late.
@beek Жыл бұрын
It is really turning out to be some cold weather we are headed into.
@jphomebrew2 жыл бұрын
Would you consider making these for Layens hives?
@cliffordestep36782 жыл бұрын
Dave i am just a beganer but i use to bee keep a long time ago kind of lost the nak of it so can you refrash my memory an thank you
@jacobsenterprises7 ай бұрын
Hey David, love your channel. Quick question: I've seen so many recipes for candy boards on KZfaq, it gets confusing. I have made my boards with the insulation like you show them, and plan to use sugar, little bit of vinegar, water, winter b kind and pollen substitute. The ratios of all of these seem to be the thing in questions. Mostly around the pollen and winter b kind. How much of it should i include when mixing with 10lbs of sugar?
@beek7 ай бұрын
Well, remember I WANT lots of bees so I use 1 ounce for 5 lbs of sugar plus the water.
@crystallbridger13839 ай бұрын
is there a current waitlist for more winter bee kind boards if you make them after thanksgiving if so how can I get on the list?
@beek9 ай бұрын
Sorry I I do not deal with inventory or website orders.
@beautysmistress10 ай бұрын
Would one of these work in Alaska?
@beekeeper84742 жыл бұрын
Can I use this for starting a new colony?
@jacinthehamelin14749 ай бұрын
How long does it take for the bees to go through a candy board?
@beek9 ай бұрын
Depends on many factors such as size of colony, amount of honey in the hive, temperatures etc. For me, anywhere from 1week to 1 month.
@jeremywilliamson6133 Жыл бұрын
I am having trouble with small hive beetles. I have tried about everything out there to rid my hives of them and nothing seems to work very well . Guardian entrance doesn’t work . I have applied beetle buster bottom board and that seems to help but it is almost impossible to keep them out . Any suggestions ?
@beek Жыл бұрын
Have you tried oil traps, like 4 or 5 in each deep?
@mikekimbrough7978 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video and please 🙏 if you do decide make more I'd order 4 candy boards and send you a gift 🎁 for Christmas 🎄 like some smoke salmon from wa state:)
@coltonchristjohn6802 жыл бұрын
Would you add a candy board in warm winter climates like south alabama? Or feed sugar water as much as possible and add sugar cakes if needed for a few cold days?
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Let the temp be your guide. Above 50 and bees are flying liquid, colder and no bees, candy boards
@davesbirdsandbees Жыл бұрын
What size are the holes in the jar lids?
@beek Жыл бұрын
As small as we can make them.
@davesbirdsandbees Жыл бұрын
@@beek thank you!
@anthonymason21862 жыл бұрын
we are in northern mn. 60 miles south of the fort francis canadian border. Would the wintering of our bees be done the same, or are ther more steps that need to be done?
@feliciachitwood94002 жыл бұрын
Do you care to share your link for the candy boards on your website
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Sure, www.honeybeesonline.com/feeders/
@dwarlock1978 Жыл бұрын
I have always been taught to not open the hive under 50 degrees
@beek Жыл бұрын
It’s okay to open it quickly, under 60 seconds and not lift any frames. I’ve done it for over a decade.
@terrariaplaythroughs39632 жыл бұрын
Laughs in bee swarm simulator and not needing to feed my bees
@scottchapin55642 жыл бұрын
where can i get bees?
@mikekaplan74612 жыл бұрын
Do you ever experience any mold from moisture and sugar?
@beek2 жыл бұрын
More mildew than mold
@ncut55472 жыл бұрын
So how long will the winter be kind last in a really cold winter like in saskatchewan Canada thks
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Hard to say because it depends on how much of their own honey they have and will consume or how cold it is. I like to check on the candy boards every two weeks.
@stephaniewarren92852 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, I noticed many of your hives are located near a building. Mine is at the edge of a field, SW facing with a tree line as a back drop. Should I move it to a more sheltered area for winter? I’m in Maine and we are dipping into the teens at night 30’s during the day. I have wrapped my hive, but wondering is it necessary to move it?
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I do really benefit from that building. Keeps some heat near the hives but mostly a great block of the northern winds.
@jp83082 жыл бұрын
Is it too late in the year to order and add to my hives?
@beek2 жыл бұрын
If you are referring to the winter-bee-kind, we are sold out for the year, but they go back on sale for next winter in August. You have to place your orders early as you can so they are shipped in December once it turns cold.
@familyhearingandbalancecen97772 жыл бұрын
Is there a link for the winter bee kind product? Thank you
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Yes, www.honeybeesonline.com/feeders/
@phillipthomas2532 жыл бұрын
David, how do I let you know I need 2 10 frame candy boards, should you decide to make a few more?
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Philip. Go to the website www.honeybeesonline.com and under feeders I think you can either keep watching or add it to a wish list to be notified when they are back in stock
@HERBALNATUMAN12 жыл бұрын
Will I get certified with your course?
@beek2 жыл бұрын
If you mail in your worksheets filled out, then you will get a certificate of completion, and that certificate shows you have taken a beekeeping course which many municipalities require.
@jr52182 жыл бұрын
Dave, how long does a winter b kind last? We are in South Carolina. Thanks
@beek2 жыл бұрын
We are excited about our winter-bee-kind season coming up. Last year they sold out so fast. If you go to our website of the item you can find answers there. The item says sold out now, but will go on sale August 1. But, you can still read all about it such as how long they last. Here's the link: www.honeybeesonline.com/10-frame-winter-bee-kind-with-candy-returns-aug-1-2022/
@emilandrusko85972 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Question: why does the 1st hive you inspected not have an inner cover?
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving Emil. I really do not find inner covers all that essential for me. Watch my video about inner covers: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdaShLeayrW6p5c.html
@bethanybunker99342 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you so much for your videos, I've learned so much from you as a first year beekeeper. I live in Utah and have a full honey super I left on the hive for winter. Would you recommend the honey bee kind and a full honey super? Or just one or the other?
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bethany. I'd recommend both as added insurance.
@djladydean2 жыл бұрын
I’m new at this and didn’t know about your “winter bee kind” So sorry you don’t have any more. 😢😢
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Keep watching our website, or add it to your wish list and more could be coming. But certainly be ready Aug 1st 2022 to order.
@cc9z2 жыл бұрын
what is the recipe for the candy board
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Happy Holidays Donny, the recipe is found on our website. Got to this page and scroll down to the bottom. Of course the outcome may be different based on your heat source, altitude etc. Thanks! www.honeybeesonline.com/seconds-10-frame-winter-bee-kind-with-candy-seconds-means-not-pretty-but-works-just-as-well-defects-in-frame-that-do-not-affect-the-use-of-the-board-in-anyway-ships-in-december/
@billiamc19692 жыл бұрын
Why feed at all if you just left the proper amount of HONEY the bees rely on for their health?
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Mainly because that would be IF everything was perfect. Sometimes bees fail or are unable to store enough, or winter is longer than expected and they run out of food.
@bjggogoman40952 жыл бұрын
That’s right David keep pounding on the hive, that’ll break the cluster.🙄
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Hoping no one noticed 😃
@ECP2 жыл бұрын
Every time I Check last two years you are sold out on winter be kind candy boards.... bummer....
@beek2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they go on sale every year on AUG 1 and sell out fast.
@devbahadurb.k3262 жыл бұрын
Plz Sir give me send beekiping lifecycle cart table
@mywaychannel12 жыл бұрын
You had many good videos but after all these years i still don't understand why you believe in candy board nonsense. It's expensive and time wasting. I feed my bees and end feeding Middle September then i open then up in march...
@3172bees2 жыл бұрын
It’s 17 degrees here in northern Maine and it will be 12° by morning. I won’t be opening my hives for a while. Happy thanksgiving!