Beekeeping-Which Is Better And Faster, A Nuc or a 3 Pound Package of Bees?

Рет қаралды 178,336

3 жыл бұрын

Beekeeping starts with a 3 pound package of bees or a five frame nuc. Today, we will inspect both after two weeks and determine which one is winning so far. If you are new to beekeeping or you keep failing, I strongly recommend you take my Ultimate ONLINE Beekeeping Course.
www.honeybeesonline.com/ultim...
Also in this video we will learn about queen cups, how to identify various substances in cells, such as pollen, nectar, honey, eggs, and larvae. And in this video we'll enjoy another coffee time at the end. Today's coffee time is about learning that you are good enough.
We'll give a starlink update as well as announce our last winner. This and more.
DISCLAIMER: Some links in this description might be affiliate links which means if you purchase a product or service using a link I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no extra charge to you. Thank you so much for supporting my channel enabling me to continue to produce more videos for you.
My Cowboy Hat & Veil: amzn.to/3eONjoS
🎥 My Camera Gear Used In My Videos 🎥
My camera - amzn.to/3w7Xz2l
Lenses - amzn.to/3pBLU9r
Lenses - amzn.to/2SpeezA
Lighting - amzn.to/3x96D77
Tall Tripod - amzn.to/3532k1c
SD Card - amzn.to/3z72L8q
Power Solutions - amzn.to/3cpXgIg
Power Solutions - amzn.to/3xdG5lj
Small Rig - amzn.to/3zdQv6d
Small Rig Handle - amzn.to/3v6t2Aw
Mic - amzn.to/3itBHdJ
Camera Monitor - amzn.to/2TSV9q5
Batteries - amzn.to/3x9HvgI
👍We added 30 more openings to BeeTeam6. Hurry and sign up fast if you are interested in having me help mentor you with your beekeeping endeavors:
www.honeybeesonline.com/beeke...
Check out my ONLINE ULTIMATE BEEKEEPING COURSE:
www.honeybeesonline.com/ultim...
Burns Bees Feeding Systems For Spring Feeding:
For 10 Frame Hives: www.honeybeesonline.com/burns...
For 8 Frame Hives:
www.honeybeesonline.com/burns...
Get a copy of our new, autographed copy of our beekeeping book, Backyard Beekeeping, Everything You Need to Know to Start Your First Hive.
www.honeybeesonline.com/signe...
Take one of our Beekeeping Course. Taught by EAS Certified Master Beekeeper, David Burns. Since the pandemic continues, be safe, stay home and take our online beekeeping courses:
www.honeybeesonline.com/onlin...

Пікірлер: 308

@Peter-od7op 3 жыл бұрын

This has to be the best vdo on hive inspection i have ever seen. This my 2nd spring with bees. Ty so much. I love your course also.

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much, I appreciate it!

@colleenxethakis1455 2 жыл бұрын

My daughter just turned 10. She has been watching your videos for about 2 years. Then she tells me all about how to care for our two hives. Thank you for doing this for us. Colleen and Alyssa Lacy. We enjoy very much.

@michaelrichardson7532 3 жыл бұрын

As a new bee keeper. I Really liked your camera work on the frames telling us what you see on the frames and then pulling one and asking us what we see. Makes us think and apply what your teaching. Very informative!

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. I looooovvveeeee teaching and helping others learn new things.

@The_Original_B2K 2 жыл бұрын

A hive inspection video plus a motivational talk? What a great way to start the day!

@DooleyBFR 3 жыл бұрын

my name is Casey Dooley! I am a growing beekeeper! I love my bees! all stings are my fault! Ive learned alot about smoking my bees! I now copy what you showed us! I do it your way and it works! I Thank you for taking time to encourage us! I lost my Dad a few years back! I bet you are a great Dad!! So now you are my bee dad! Love you and God Bless you!!!

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Casey

@aldojer5053 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I just finished my heroes to hives course from the University of Michigan. I'm hoping I can find someone by me who I can shadow. So that I can gain some hands-on experience. Please keep up the good work that you are doing. I look forward to watching every single one of your videos. Stay safe sir and God bless

@aimeemulaner7075 Жыл бұрын

I just want to say thank you so much for the time and effort that you put into your videos. I appreciate your knowledge on beekeeping and how you present it. I've watched lots of your videos in preparation for getting my own bees. I'm super excited about becoming a bee keeper :) I especially appreciate this video for the coffee talk time. You were so genuine in expressing that what you do on any certain day is "good enough" for that day. You brought up examples that hit home for me and I realized that I have been beating myself up for not "being good enough, or doing enough". I cried at the realization that I could let go of stress that isn't serving me and that I could enjoy my life more. Thank you for the gift :)

@beek Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much and I'm thankful that my video encouraged and helped.

@blakegprince 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, I sure enjoy you taking the time sharing all your knowledge on bee keeping. I wish they're more people like you who can put their energy in positive thinking. I enjoyed the coffee time with you. Thanks again!

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you guys are motivating me so much. Glad I can help and share my thoughts.

@deidrejooste6263 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message it feels like I'm listening to my Dad's advice.. I miss him very much but this is a very good alternative. Feeling good about the next chapter in my life now. Thank you!

@willardtrafton2804 Жыл бұрын

...64 and starting with some bees this spring...you are a master, and you are good with helping people inside and out...Thanks Dave ! , excellent videos !...

@JOVA3337 24 күн бұрын

I love your videos. Great education on bees. The advice on depression makes this the best video ever. This spoke to me and my wife. Thank you, David. Bee Safe.

@PeacefulPastel Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for creating content on KZfaq you’re absolutely inspirational and encouraging. I love your positive and upbeat attitude on life and challenges that come your way. The way you teach is also marvelous. It keeps me engaged and makes me even more enthusiastic to be a bee keeper in my near future.

@coryrobbins7023 2 жыл бұрын

I’m wanting to start my first hive either this spring or next and your videos have been by far the most educational and easiest videos for me to understand. I love it, thank you for passing on the knowledge

@wonderly8542 Жыл бұрын

One year later drinking coffee !! That im good enough is the key reason, i wannebee a beekeeper. So to mention im learning a lot from the bee lover youtubers. Thanks a lot

@onewithyall 3 жыл бұрын

Coffee time has really helped me. I'm a very creative person and so is my wife. Lately I've not been feeling good enough. I know that I am an expert carpenter and wood worker. I have taken on remodeling our kitchen during the pandemic and not been well, contributing financially equally with my wife. I don't feel good about that. Your last Coffee Time was inspiring. Thank you. Whit Adams.

@juliaelrod2154 Жыл бұрын

My mom taught me when you're feeling down or having a rough day, do a good deed for someone. It works. Totally flips the attitude switch. The power of kindness...

@wendykruk1288 Жыл бұрын

You are touching my soul with all you are saying thank you!!

@G.W.H. 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

@gallucciococ8943 9 ай бұрын

I absolutely have to go with a nuc. The spring starts here one month later than the valley. I have to go nuc.

@cindydickersonunderthefull657 2 жыл бұрын

This coffee time is great and your hive inspection was so informative. Thank you.

@madeleinet6224 10 ай бұрын

You touched my soul with this info. Thank you. Brought tears to my eyes

@debbieherbaugh217 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m just beginning with two nucs. Your an inspiration!

@TAFPlays Жыл бұрын

Going to be starting next spring and this is one of many videos I have seen from you that are fantastic sources of information in my journey to learn as much as possible about bee keeping. Keep doing what you do!

@sarley1983 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@streetbeefsanyday8272 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video David! I’m going through a rough time and I’m looking at bee keeping as a way to keep busy. I struggle with feeling like I’m not good enough. I have been told this as someone with autism my whole life. However I’m fascinated with bees and want to learn more. I don’t know how to say your video has gave me the encouragement I desperately needed but it has. I just can’t thank you enough for that. I guess what I’m trying to say is it felt like you made this video just for my. Thank you thank you thank you

@duanejohnson3192 2 жыл бұрын

Love this, love the coffee live! I just found you and it talked right to me. I am wanting to start beekeeping, still looking for my passion, and I have been called the bee whisperer so I hope I can do it! So much to remember. Looking forward to more motivational videos like this one, helping us with our everyday life too! Thanks, Carol .

@BtrflyBelle 3 жыл бұрын

You are incredible! Thank you for doing what you do and for creating!

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Well, thank you so much

@eugenepostolov6793 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you👍🏻

@barbaraschmidt6965 2 жыл бұрын

My Nuc of Italian bees came home to farm today! So excited to begin. Thank you Dave for your excellent videos. So helpful.

@canadiancreekranch7836 Жыл бұрын

Just started my adventure into bee keeping I’m glad I found your channel it’s going to help a lot already learned a lot

@karindinarda8755 10 ай бұрын

I just caught this video by chance and wanted to tell you, your chat at the end was just what I needed! I am good enough! Thank you!

@sharonsanders9491 2 жыл бұрын

I needed to hear exactly what you said tonight!! AWESOME vid/info..... Thank you 🙏 really

@TheStrappygirl 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so appreciative of this entire video!!! It's really just what I needed! Thank you 😊 saved to watch again 🙏 I'm feeling good enough!

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to let me know!

@cindywatkins35 Жыл бұрын

Fun and interesting to watch you and the beed. Thanks for posting this video.

@philweaver9299 3 жыл бұрын

David, keep doing your videos the way you do,they are Good Enough! Have a great day! Thanks!!

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you to say!

@gregpugh3275 Жыл бұрын

Just gaining some interest in bee keeping. You've done such a great job, David! SO informative, I've been getting the odd little giggle out of your videos. Thanks so much for making them!

@beek Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching

@luisitopidopaz Жыл бұрын

Just amazing! How beautiful bees are!

@evonnewhalen9794 2 жыл бұрын

Best hive inspection I have ever watched thus far. Thank you so much for sharing this information.

@beek 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Evonne, I appreciate it.

@gaurd3 Ай бұрын

Excellent illustration.

@cptledonne 2 жыл бұрын

David, your videos are absolutely great and have helped me tremendously in my education as a beginner beekeeper. The detail and time you take to explain and educate is much appreciated. Thank you very much for what you do for the beekeeping community.

@janisjersovs2441 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, very good easy to watch video

@getyourfeelgoodbackbjones1576 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so well organized and informative that it is curing my Attention deficit issue. This is amazing!

@beek 2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear

@jeremiahyeo5863 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your words of encouragement.

@radoslawjocz2976 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are brilliant! I am very thankful.

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@martenapperloo1055 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave for your pep talks ,appreciate them ,just got my 2 nucs on the 23 May for my horizontal hives ,first time for me in many years to start bee keeping again

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Marten, so awesome. Great to hear. It's going to be so enjoyable for you.

@Zack_262 Жыл бұрын

I needed to hear a lot of this today. Thank you

@stephenmathewson1324 2 жыл бұрын

great information! I am thinking about starting a colony and need this type of content. thank you

@vanurban 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I lose my will to become a beekeeper in spring next year,it only takes for me couple of moments watching some of your videos and desire to spend time with bees always comes back... You are a very good teacher,calm and sense talking makes me understand everything you teach... Ty

@khlilg7476 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@diannemiller4754 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate seeing the two types of bee's; packages/nuc. I am thankful for your coffee time. SPOT ON DAVE!!!

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, so nice of you. Thank you!!

@zuziv5877 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are excellent teacher.

@beek Жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much Zuzana for your Super Thanks. I appreciate it so much.

@cherylgrassmann8425 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I watched the whole thing.

@user-ov5iz9ld4s 5 ай бұрын

Thank you - such good advice and guidance.

@beek 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Him344 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much..

@allisonpoole277 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos, so informative! I will second the request for a little more visual detail on different cells. The little pause on the new eggs, for example, made it really easy to see exactly what you were seeing. For those of us still in the very early stages of beekeeping! Thanks so much from up in Canada 🇨🇦

@jacobthemodelfarm2018 Жыл бұрын

David thank you so much for this video. It was so interesting and its the first time I’ve started to understand the terms brood, drone brood etc. Great camera work to boot. I am following you from Mid-Ulster in Northern Ireland here. I dont have bees yet, but hopefully this time next year….. great channel and thanks for the excellent content. Mark (Jacob the model farmers dad).

@Lisa-jq3di 2 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful, thank you!

@MrKidpatch67 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. I'm just getting ready to get started and wanted to know what I was getting in to. I'm looking forward to taking some of your courses.

@PatriotRiotDoc 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. New to bee keeping. Learning a ton

@tonyt.1596 Жыл бұрын

Great philosophy talk today. Thank you David.

@beek Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@andrewyearwood5087 Жыл бұрын

You are the only one. I’m good enough. Thanks.

@velmaledet8320 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, David. Hope you have a wonderful day. 🙂

@bryantfarms2691 3 жыл бұрын

Omg brilliant David!!!! You are a light worker with this message! Love it ✨🙌🌞🤩

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I can be encouraging

@carlgibbons8998 2 жыл бұрын

Reallyenjoyed this video as all your videos.

@user-nh3cu2pq3x 5 ай бұрын

You answered a question I had about what can be use for smoke! Thanks!

@beek 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@ronkappa 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, I have seen many instructional and tutorial videos on the subject, but the way you explain and the close up shots you show are unique. Your explanations are easy for laymen to understand. I think your the best from this perspective. Well done. I'm your fan!

@beek 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks a billion Ron, I appreciate it. And thanks for being a subscriber now for 3 years!!

@johnholland723 Жыл бұрын

You are hitting the nail on the head when you are talking about creativity. My whole life I have been one of those individuals who went from project to project. My wife has always accused me of never finishing things. Looking back on my 73 years I realize that that is not true statement about the real me. I got out of the Air Force at 22 years old and immediately started beekeeping I just happen to be going by a neighbors house and there was this old man 85 years old I think and he was pushing an old wheel barrel and it was loaded with bees . I asked him if he would sell me a hive and he said he didn’t want to sell me one but he told me of a fellow who would. I went and bought two hives from this fellow and never looked back on and off I have been keeping bees since then. I lost interest in them a few years ago due to certain things happening in my own life but have recently decided to take it up again. Depression indeed what is the cause of it. And the bees I just got a package and they are doing fine here in Maine. My base came from Kentucky and I had to install them on the coldest rainiest spring day ever. I almost mumbled the ball when I dropped the queen cage to the bottom. I didn’t have any gloves just neoprene slip overs Novell but the bees were just fine and I carefully grabbed a queen and put it back where she belonged and then I pulled the wrong plug out on the first day so she was immediately released. I just checked my beers yesterday and they have drawn for frames of cone out in two weeks and she is laying in there is brewed. I am going to go back and listen to the rest of your presentation. I am so glad that I found your channel. And have subscribed. Keep up the good work sir.

@derekh5340 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful channel thank you so much

@robertward5595 3 жыл бұрын

I really your videos and what great inspection of hives you've displayed. I have purchased both bagged and nucs and most of the nucs I've purchased had lots of larvae and capped brood where my bagged bees takes just a couple days longer. Thanks again.

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like my videos, thank you.

@stormryder9202 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your videos as a new beekeeper of about five years it’s been a struggle up-and-down as my learning curve someday seems to be limited 😂 but you keep my spirits up because so far the bees have not given up on me and I’m definitely not giving up on the bees you have a nice day sir

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear from you. I like that you are moving forward, good for you. Always learning.

@andycalcutt2177 2 жыл бұрын

My wife said to tell you that you did touch her soul and your feeling that was correct, even if it was11 months early. Her father has Dementia and says the exact things to her as you said about I haven't seen you lately etc. Her sister also just passed this past week and she was feeling as though she hadn't done enough. She was there night and day for her, so really you nailed it spot on for us and I'm sure for many others. Thanks my friend for a great video, in sooo many ways, God bless you. We just subscribed because of this video.

@beek 2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you so much!

@LorienGreen 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@beek 6 ай бұрын

So nice of you...thank you so much. I appreciate your Super Thanks and for watching.

@richardmadsen3149 11 ай бұрын

In my area, the season starts 1 month after the valley. So, having someone raise the bees for me in the valley for a month before the blossoms come here is an easy choice. We are taling about 100 percent sure.

@ronslanczka8941 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David Thanks for the coffee time I needed to here what you had to say . Appreciated the video

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ron, glad you are enjoying these videos.

@Rexkinghon 3 жыл бұрын

Great beekeeping and awesome coffee time!

@dumitruclapon2199 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos and the coffee time subjects. Thank you for sharing your rich experience. I learned a lot from few of your videos that I watch. I was looking for some advice on how to treat my hive for mites in the beginning of April in Atlanta area

@RealMichaelMateo 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video, loved all of it!

@erictavis6403 2 жыл бұрын

Just put my deposit on my first nuc. Thanks for helping making my decision. Urban beekeeper here we go. Great advice at the end. I needed to hear that….

@tobysshades 5 ай бұрын

Yes Starlink is a life saver out in the woods

@LewisandAsher 2 жыл бұрын

Love bee inspections. LOVE Coffee time. MORE coffee time! Also need more comprehensive Bee mite treatment coaching. I hurt my bees more than helped them last year with mite inspections and treatment

@ServantOfOsiris 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the affirmations and looking through your hives!!!

@beek 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

@ServantOfOsiris 5 ай бұрын

@@beek have you watched any of vino farms videos with the bee barn?

@beek 5 ай бұрын

I do not get a chance to watch many other video channels as I'm always working hard to make videos but I do check on Jim's progress but haven't seen a new video published in 6 months.

@genecarine4388 2 жыл бұрын

Great vdo David

@lindaelmenhorst1742 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Love your videos!

@spirestocksnotification6710 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for spending the time to post. In addition to 5 frames of when to add medium box, which can be subjective on how much of brood on of each frame, on two of your frames there is also crowning, the bees connecting the top of the frames with comb. That is another indication to add a box, which you indicate at minute 19

@waynegilchrist1596 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are Great. They are informative and enthusiastic. You exude confidence and your love and respect for the bees is evident. Many years ago my father kept several hives and as life's challenges brought changes in both our lives the bees became a diminishing priority and we gave them up. But for a number of years I learned a lot from helping keep them. Now, of course, and some 60 years later, I certainly enjoy relearning about these fascinating insects. Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge with us.

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much.

@mikefortney7879 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Great video.

@marnsimpson8718 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to become a beekeeper. Your video is very informative. TY I enjoyed your 'coffee time' too.

@sameathisfindsherpurpose6188 3 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏

@sharonsanders9491 2 жыл бұрын

You HAVE touched my soul 💜💜 You.....dont...even... Know...🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thank you

@gallucciococ8943 9 ай бұрын

I love it!

@richardhyatt-beekeeping Жыл бұрын

Been benging on your queen rearing videos today. Took me back to this one made a year ago. Loved the comparison. And, enjoyed the coffee time talk. I'm the aging parent. And so, that's good enough. Can't wait to meet you ate Hive Life 2023 next week!

@garyRt23Bees Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 100.000 !!!!!

@insightstudios1099 6 ай бұрын

Best bee keeping video i've watch and i've watched loads, in particular i love the section where you were encouraging the viewer's. keep up the good work. God bless🙏

@beek 6 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@juliebarnett9812 Жыл бұрын

Great video. 👍🏼

@subencalooksup 3 ай бұрын

David, thank you so much for your words of encouragement at the end of this video. While my doubt was not beekeeping related at the moment, your words profoundly touched me and were extraordinarily timely. God places even two year old videos in our way to help validate and guide us 🙏❤

@beek 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@649childers 3 жыл бұрын

I learn something every time I watch.. I hope to meet ya one day..

@beek 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I am helping you learn. I meet alot of subscribers at EAS, Eastern Apiculture Society. There year it is in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Aug 11-13. I'll be there! Do a Google search of EAS and see if there is still room to join the conference.

@user-hh2iw7jn7b 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro... I want to get in to bee keeping but I don't have much money and I'm in the process of escaping California and moving to the country side with average... Thanks for taking the moment out to spread positive energy... I do really appreciate it

@beek 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it. Man! Might as well be as positive as we can because being negative doesn't do much to help us out 😄

@danielgriff2659 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your commentary at the end. We ALL seem to be comparing ourselves to a fantasy "ideal" and suffering low esteem because of it. We have to keep things in perspective.