Thanks Chris, we can overwinter here on 7 frames because generally our winters are shorter and milder. its important to say that every individual area is different.
I was wondering how well that foam might hold up. I have a bunch of it here I was going to use to make some mating nucs up with it for a go. I do like the idea for a division board also. Guess I'll be making some up now
Foam in a bee hive isn't permanent. I used foam for inner covers. One spring day I get out to check and I heard this sound. Holy crap it sounded like thousands of insects gnawing on foam. They were trying to make more space. Sounds crazy.
I wonder about over wintering nucs where I live it's very cold here in the St Lawrence River Valley in winter time and I've no experience. From the research I've done here online and in books it seems to hinge on a delicate balance between insulation and ventilation. I have some ideas but they are probably crap because I've got no experience. That being said if I get a split from one of my first three colonies this summer I'll try one of my crap ideas out.
Like always there is a method to the madness, lol. I made a small split about 3 weeks ago and just caught a swarm off it this morning. Crazy it was the size of a baseball and the queen coloring are identical to that of the works just her shape and the way she walks was the only way I could tell her apart.
Another very good video Richard! I have a question, does the partition totally seal the bees off from the other side or simply a deterrent? Thanks , Phillip Hall
phillip hall hello. No it merely sits in place of the existing frame and is in essence exactly the same as a standard frame! in the spring when the colony starts to grow, the can go around the frame to build on the foundation in position 1, its a way of judging how the colony is growing. Gives the bees extra space when they need it but also insulates the sides of the colony more because of the polystyrene partition.
Richard, how do you secure the foam into the partition frame? What thickness? Thanks from an expectant bee keeper in Connecticut. Bees arriving in a couple weeks!
Yorch G ok i see your question, thanks.its just some polystyrene or insulation is less dense than others and the bees chew it! If you paint them with a paint like masonry paint they stop chewing.
@@richardnoel3141 . You are are located in Brittany area of France I think. Your hive area pictured seems reminiscent of such a peaceful small farm scene that might be found in so many wonderful places. Beautiful.
paul dow yes it’s a lovely part of the world Paul. I am fortunate that I have many good places for apiaries! The flows are not huge but the pollens and the diversity is! Thanks for your comments!🤘🐝
Very good information. Thanks
thank you!
Another excellent video. You convey knowledge so easily. Thank you.
Hey Richard, how about doing a video on how you started with bees and your progression to the present day.
yes thats a good topic, thanks, will consider it a winter video.
That's great, I look forward to it.
Very nice. Like to hear different ways to overwinter. Thanks
Thanks Chris, we can overwinter here on 7 frames because generally our winters are shorter and milder. its important to say that every individual area is different.
Great! Learnt something:-)
I was wondering how well that foam might hold up. I have a bunch of it here I was going to use to make some mating nucs up with it for a go. I do like the idea for a division board also. Guess I'll be making some up now
Foam in a bee hive isn't permanent. I used foam for inner covers. One spring day I get out to check and I heard this sound. Holy crap it sounded like thousands of insects gnawing on foam. They were trying to make more space. Sounds crazy.
I wonder about over wintering nucs where I live it's very cold here in the St Lawrence River Valley in winter time and I've no experience. From the research I've done here online and in books it seems to hinge on a delicate balance between insulation and ventilation. I have some ideas but they are probably crap because I've got no experience. That being said if I get a split from one of my first three colonies this summer I'll try one of my crap ideas out.
Thank you Richard and very informative
Like always there is a method to the madness, lol. I made a small split about 3 weeks ago and just caught a swarm off it this morning. Crazy it was the size of a baseball and the queen coloring are identical to that of the works just her shape and the way she walks was the only way I could tell her apart.
How prophetic this is now?! Sadly
Another very good video Richard! I have a question, does the partition totally seal the bees off from the other side or simply a deterrent? Thanks , Phillip Hall
phillip hall hello. No it merely sits in place of the existing frame and is in essence exactly the same as a standard frame! in the spring when the colony starts to grow, the can go around the frame to build on the foundation in position 1, its a way of judging how the colony is growing. Gives the bees extra space when they need it but also insulates the sides of the colony more because of the polystyrene partition.
Thanks Richard... Appreciate you Sir !
Richard, how do you secure the foam into the partition frame? What thickness? Thanks from an expectant bee keeper in Connecticut. Bees arriving in a couple weeks!
Nice video sir
Richard common sense as usual buddy 🐝
what color to paint partition polystyrene so that the bees don't break it?
Can you be a little more specific please?
@@richardnoel3141 You say blue doesn't break it, what would be another color?
Yorch G ok i see your question, thanks.its just some polystyrene or insulation is less dense than others and the bees chew it! If you paint them with a paint like masonry paint they stop chewing.
Wintering 7 frames dadant or langstroth. If langstroth ,one hive body or 2 ? Thanks for your wideos.
Demirel Menagi just be aware that Langsdroth are a little shallower than Dadant ! So I would be cautious if your in a colder climate zone than I am!
@@richardnoel3141 are you using langstroth or dadant frame ? Thanks for answer.
Demirel Menagi Dadant!👍🐝
Hi Richard do you rent your bee yards of the farmers
yes i do. i agree a payment in honey and to keep the area tidy.that way everybody is happy.
@@richardnoel3141 .
You are are located in Brittany area of France I think.
Your hive area pictured seems reminiscent of such a peaceful small farm scene that might be found in so many wonderful places.
Beautiful.
paul dow yes it’s a lovely part of the world Paul. I am fortunate that I have many good places for apiaries! The flows are not huge but the pollens and the diversity is! Thanks for your comments!🤘🐝
What part of the country are you ?
clive williams right up
In north Brittany near St Malo.
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Sir I'm Indian bee keeper.but I have a no job.Sir I wont a job.
hello Vinod,sorry i cant offer you employment. good luck.