Ian....you are the man....no one can do it better...my only problem is trying to break your giant operation down into usable info for my small..25-hive operation...you give good info...there’s nothing that you do..or explain that I don’t agree with...I don’t know how you find time for your instructions...Thank You...you rock....
I love how you show us all multiple examples hives when you make a video. It's really helpful to see hive after hive and hear your assessment of what you are showing us. I don't know of any RUclips beekeepers who do this. There are a lot of hobby beekeepers like me, who will likely never see beekeeping on this scale first hand, and it's really helpful to see so many examples of what you are talking about. It helps to establish a baseline. Thanks for all your efforts in making these videos.
Michael Robinson That is exactly my intention, just providing perspective. I show what I would of wanted to see 15 years ago. Not step back steps, books provide that, just plain old insight
Ian, another great video. Yes, its all climate specific, but your still teaching us stuff. Thanks from the other side of the planet where the June 21 / 22nd Solstice is our shortest day. Cheers.
With regards to the small hive beetle. I guess the thing would be to use follower boards and give comb as the hive expands outward. Or, use frames with plastic foundation and let the colony use their resource to build fresh comb outward. This should take care of the SHB issue.
Ian, we beekeep in central FL and small hive beetles are a real nemesis here. Especially during summer months with all the rain they seem to multiply quickly. We can get away with 3 frame token nucs as long as you keep them tight in a nuc box. Any smaller and the beetles slime them. Keep them tight or give them room can make or break you this time of year.
Hi Richard. I've been really enjoying your queen raising series this season from the southern hemisphere. It's been helping me through the dismal winter weather.
I’m in the Central Valley of California and we don’t have Small Hive Beetle here either. My practices are very much similar to yours with the exception that our flow starts on average 2 months earlier than yours does. Your flow is starting and ours is finishing.
Good point at the end of your video. I couldn't even get away with putting those pollen patties on top. Hive beetles would have a field day. Im a bit jealous that you dont have hive beetles there.
Beekeepers need to remember that when a hive is torn down like this, it will take quite some time to fully recover. It's not a three week and your set deal. Use a calendar to manage the build up of the colonies. My area? I don't think my colonies could recover enough to survive the winter only because of our wacky nectar flows.
Ive decided you are in Beekeeping Paradise in your warmer months,no shb,get to feed pollen patties,wax moths don't invade an lay eggs in weak hives or equipment left out 1 single night lol ...I guess you deserve something for going thru those winter's.
I had the same thoughts! Here in NC we'd be obliterated by SHB and both types wax moth within 24-48 hours after this deep of a split. We still do deep splits, but make sure bees cover 5+ frames in the parent hives. Same concept, but we're doing it now in March & April, not June. Best, @HoneyOnWales
Would you say that for us in North Texas that we would be doing this about mid to late May? (or about a month earlier than you?) Your videos are extremely helpful . Thank you !
Hi, is the purpose to do this is to get prepared with hives that are simply building brood but are not yet a part of your honey hives? I am not sure if I am understanding this completely.
Ian, do you expect to get a honey crop from these splits this year or are they just for boosting and replacement hives. Also what percentage of your bees do you split in the spring? I'm wondering if you split half and leave half for honey crop. thanks!
William Cottrell No honey from these I stripped their brood and bees almost completely, to build nucs and this is merely an attempt to take advantage of specific conditions to salvage the old queens. Keep them working rather than pinching them off
@@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog will you replace them( the queens) all after the effort and how are these beeyards doing with mites after being broodless for a while since you check them with alcool ?
Ones I taken all the brood out of the hive to help other hives and the queen and it up living completely why is thath is that coz of shock of her loosing all the brood ?
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Ian....you are the man....no one can do it better...my only problem is trying to break your giant operation down into usable info for my small..25-hive operation...you give good info...there’s nothing that you do..or explain that I don’t agree with...I don’t know how you find time for your instructions...Thank You...you rock....
You are a good man the way you explain is great
It's a real privilege to have someone with the talent and know how to make a living with these girls and sharing that knowledge with the world.👍😎
I love how you show us all multiple examples hives when you make a video. It's really helpful to see hive after hive and hear your assessment of what you are showing us. I don't know of any RUclips beekeepers who do this. There are a lot of hobby beekeepers like me, who will likely never see beekeeping on this scale first hand, and it's really helpful to see so many examples of what you are talking about. It helps to establish a baseline. Thanks for all your efforts in making these videos.
Michael Robinson
That is exactly my intention, just providing perspective.
I show what I would of wanted to see 15 years ago. Not step back steps, books provide that, just plain old insight
a Canadian Beekeeper’s Blog Thanks for that. I will keep watching, as long as you keep making videos.
This is such an excellent way to learn! Thank You!
Ian, another great video. Yes, its all climate specific, but your still teaching us stuff. Thanks from the other side of the planet where the June 21 / 22nd Solstice is our shortest day. Cheers.
Awsome video. Very close to Swedens climate. Best Bee RUclips ever.. Thank you
With regards to the small hive beetle. I guess the thing would be to use follower boards and give comb as the hive expands outward. Or, use frames with plastic foundation and let the colony use their resource to build fresh comb outward. This should take care of the SHB issue.
Ian, we beekeep in central FL and small hive beetles are a real nemesis here. Especially during summer months with all the rain they seem to multiply quickly. We can get away with 3 frame token nucs as long as you keep them tight in a nuc box. Any smaller and the beetles slime them. Keep them tight or give them room can make or break you this time of year.
Corley Bee exactly
Really good point! Everyone’s areas are different!! 💥🐝👌🏻👍
Hi Richard. I've been really enjoying your queen raising series this season from the southern hemisphere. It's been helping me through the dismal winter weather.
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I’m in the Central Valley of California and we don’t have Small Hive Beetle here either. My practices are very much similar to yours with the exception that our flow starts on average 2 months earlier than yours does. Your flow is starting and ours is finishing.
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Good point at the end of your video. I couldn't even get away with putting those pollen patties on top. Hive beetles would have a field day. Im a bit jealous that you dont have hive beetles there.
Beekeepers need to remember that when a hive is torn down like this, it will take quite some time to fully recover. It's not a three week and your set deal. Use a calendar to manage the build up of the colonies.
My area? I don't think my colonies could recover enough to survive the winter only because of our wacky nectar flows.
Thanks for the info. Great video
Ive decided you are in Beekeeping Paradise in your warmer months,no shb,get to feed pollen patties,wax moths don't invade an lay eggs in weak hives or equipment left out 1 single night lol ...I guess you deserve something for going thru those winter's.
I had the same thoughts! Here in NC we'd be obliterated by SHB and both types wax moth within 24-48 hours after this deep of a split. We still do deep splits, but make sure bees cover 5+ frames in the parent hives. Same concept, but we're doing it now in March & April, not June. Best, @HoneyOnWales
Would you say that for us in North Texas that we would be doing this about mid to late May? (or about a month earlier than you?) Your videos are extremely helpful . Thank you !
I'm lucky on the shb also though my sis about 10 miles away has real problems with them. Allot more clay in the soil where I'm at.
I've got all clay and the beetles can be a problem. I'm in the southeast Pennsylvania
Hi, is the purpose to do this is to get prepared with hives that are simply building brood but are not yet a part of your honey hives? I am not sure if I am understanding this completely.
It will work in the south you just have to leave enough bees to defend the combs. I do it all the time, just leave enough bees.
Ian, do you expect to get a honey crop from these splits this year or are they just for boosting and replacement hives. Also what percentage of your bees do you split in the spring? I'm wondering if you split half and leave half for honey crop. thanks!
William Cottrell
No honey from these
I stripped their brood and bees almost completely, to build nucs and this is merely an attempt to take advantage of specific conditions to salvage the old queens. Keep them working rather than pinching them off
@@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog will you replace them( the queens) all after the effort and how are these beeyards doing with mites after being broodless for a while since you check them with alcool ?
When you say that they will get a boost, please explain what you mean.
Add a frame: just brood if they have enough bees to cover, or brood & nurse bees if they're really short. Best, @HoneyOnWales
Ones I taken all the brood out of the hive to help other hives and the queen and it up living completely why is thath is that coz of shock of her loosing all the brood ?
How will you boost the weak nuc? Add brood or add a shake?
We will shake surplus bees for these
All thanks to Doctor alued on RUclips for helping me cure my Hives after 3 years of suffering 🥺🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸
Do you have wax moths there?
Charles Wilke yes, but they haven’t flown up yet.
Are you running 9 frames on your hive bodies?
Scooby's Scoop
No , 10’s in brood, 9’s in supers
Do you sell nuks?
beth98362 R
Yes
When in the spring do you usually ship them out?
All thanks to Doctor alued on RUclips for helping me cure my Hives after 3 years of suffering 🥺🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸