I remember seeing a study that showed bees produce more honey & brood in hives that were deeper than they were wide, which makes me think that hanging the bucket vertically would more closely mimic what they would find in nature inside of hollow tree trunks.
Thank you for your videos! A lot of beekeepers don't mention their location in their videos. It leaves out a lot of perspective about weather zones and available forage. There's a world of difference between Florida and Minnesota. I'm not looking for a name and address, just the state works fine.
You did not do too bad. you should have just push the comb a little higher to almost the top, they will build it up faster. At least you got.free bees, that is good you did not had to pay a scent. 👍🏻
Make SURE they aren't in full sun all day and get evening shade and you'll have more success.Bees won't commit to a trap if it gets too hot, good luck this Season, great video!
They would keep growing and when it got to full the queen would swarm again and find a new home. She would leave queen cells for another queen to take over that hive.
$ 150 for a hive is not much , on my side of the world a ten frame hive would go for $ 1000 😢 and I bought 7 of those before I started traping, now I'm at 12 hives , and will never buy another hive yup I'll trap instead .
3 frames of drawn comb is too much. if you have more comb than the bees an cover, you will get wax moths. let them build more comb as they need it, one frame of drawn comb is plenty unless you get a big swarm.
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I remember seeing a study that showed bees produce more honey & brood in hives that were deeper than they were wide, which makes me think that hanging the bucket vertically would more closely mimic what they would find in nature inside of hollow tree trunks.
Thank you for your videos! A lot of beekeepers don't mention their location in their videos. It leaves out a lot of perspective about weather zones and available forage. There's a world of difference between Florida and Minnesota. I'm not looking for a name and address, just the state works fine.
You say you are not a professional beekeeper but you know alot keep learning lol
Good idea and good job brother, I like your video 👍👍
Thanks, wow that was way back.
cool man, a 5 gallon bucket that's a pretty creative way to make trap
Wow! A gift!
Loved it! Have a great weekend!💕
That was awesome!! I've never seen anything like that!
Thanks. I should do a follow up video and show they decided to not stick around lol
Looks like the bucket tool would do your job for opening it.
3:22 a bee removes a larva of some sort!
Tumbles right on out the entrance.
Awesome!Man ive been wanting some hives myself for pollination and for honey.Gotta try it out.
I just put 3 swarm traps out today
@@KinfolkFarmofGeorgiamore buckets?
You did not do too bad. you should have just push the comb a little higher to almost the top, they will build it up faster. At least you got.free bees, that is good you did not had to pay a scent. 👍🏻
Make SURE they aren't in full sun all day and get evening shade and you'll have more success.Bees won't commit to a trap if it gets too hot, good luck this Season, great video!
Thanks that was like 2 years back. Super fun with it. We catch em every year. I wish more people would try
Wow! That's pretty awesome! I'm terrified of bees, though I love them! lol.
Very cool!!
Thanks. So much fun
have a great day Shane great video , long weekend here July first Canada day but its just another day for me lol hugssssss from Ontario Canada
Awesome. You have a good weekend to.
Looks like a good hive you have retrieved. 😁
Seems to be. We are crossing our fingers
@@KinfolkFarmofGeorgia I am looking forward to seeing how well it grows I have faith 😃
2 cool bro well done, enjoy the weekend :-)
Gonna try a few of these.
Awesome
Awesome
Gostei! Legal! Vou fazer igual você.
In Central Texas, nucs go for $350 with only 4 frames!
Have not seen that before. I think I am going to give that a try. If it works in Meriwether county maybe it will work in Carroll county.
I'm sure it will
When you put the comb in the frames you should place it at the top.
Sometimes their NOT big enough and won't stay at the Top , so in this case if you put a starter strip they'll drawn it down to the comb on bottom
Can't wait to get my bees going again. (next spring) When we moved south I lost 2 hives. I guess they couldn't handle the trip!
Dang that stinks. We are probably the worst beekeepers ever
@@KinfolkFarmofGeorgia No i would say your doin ok.
The Newks are now $275-$300 each
Crazy
Cool i just clipped a swarm out of a tree the other day never thpught of a bucket yrap tho
😂😂😂
Wow this neat. Great idea. Im scared of bees. So you brave to me.
Lol I'm still scared of them to. I say a little prayer everytime I get em. Sometimes it don't work
Need to plug that entry before you get them all in there
Really good video ! What would happen if you left them in the bucket ?
They would keep growing and when it got to full the queen would swarm again and find a new home. She would leave queen cells for another queen to take over that hive.
You need swarm commander contact barnyard bees for more infomation
We use it BooM!! Lol
$ 150 for a hive is not much , on my side of the world a ten frame hive would go for $ 1000 😢 and I bought 7 of those before I started traping, now I'm at 12 hives , and will never buy another hive yup I'll trap instead .
Wow thats crazy
@@KinfolkFarmofGeorgia crazy with a degree
Is there a reason you put the bucket lid to the tree and not up? Does it give better results than strapping the bucket to the tree upright?
Just seemed like it would be easier to get the bees out
Thats cool man...you build your own boxes?
No not that skilled lol
I want bees but can't afford them right now
Find ya a local bee club and gather lots of info before ya do. It will be tons of fun and you will feel alot more prepared
I went to a class a couple eyars ago the local keepers put on.
3 frames of drawn comb is too much. if you have more comb than the bees an cover, you will get wax moths. let them build more comb as they need it, one frame of drawn comb is plenty unless you get a big swarm.
Can't you just use the brooder for the trap?
Ot sure what that is but you can use all sorts of stuff. We catch a couple every year in just old bee boxes