This House is FULL of Honeybees
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- Опубликовано: 24 май 2024
- I visited a bee house in Switzerland to learn about a different way of beekeeping where honey bees are kept inside a house rather than a box.
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I’ve been walking this earth for a while and have never seen a bee 🐝 house. What a work of art. What a beautiful place.
Such a humble owner
I am Swiss and have never seen one up close!
Isn't it awesome?? I've never seen one either.
@@Locomaid When I was in Switzerland on vacation in the mountains, I saw several such bee houses on the trail. I think they were several hundred years old. Beautiful country and very clean. Great holiday.
Unbelievable!!!!!😊😊😊
I'm beginning to think honey makers are some of the most genuine humans on the planet
they are as sweet as honey
I’m sorry to contradict you, but what you’re saying is far from a reality. I’m not talking about the beekeeper from the video, because thé vidéo doesn’t show how he drives the hives.
This you say could be true if a large majority of beekeepers had not taken the sad habit of taking all the honey produced by bees, which they feed with sugar, totally unsuitable for bees. Sugar does not contain protein; it does not feed bees, which weaken and do not know how to fight diseases, and varroa.
What you’re saying might be true if we could be sure that the chemical treatments for varroa mites are done outside the presence of waxes and honey, which are likely to be infected!
Bees are honey makers. We just keep them
@@BradGrassforest Yes they make the honey. But that isn't why we need them . We need pollinators. We need native wild pollinators. Keeping honeybees and feeding them sugar doesn't help the native bees.
I'm not saying this beekeeper is feeding their bees sugar. But the honey bee populations are increasing world wide. The wild native bees are the ones in trouble.
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@@itacaperduta My family has kept honeybees for generations, and the ONLY time we feed them sugar, is when the leftover comb, and honey in them are exhausted from the years harvests. And during the winter, of course. Bees will, without any "help" from the keeper feed themselves, and the young quite nicely. The apiarist clubs and associations we are part of never condone feeding with sugar water, HOWEVER, there are times when such is necessary to maintain the hives. Seasons of extreme heat, and drought are two, flooding as well.
As with all other 'industrialized' forms of farming, beekeeping has it's bad actors, of course. And yes the antipest chemicals are probably making the problem worse by protecting weak strains of bees, and thus extending the longevity of the varroa problem.But the majority of smaller apiarists understand about genetic selection for varroa resistance, and breed accordingly. Once the entire industry begins to understand and practice selective breeding for resistance, our bees will abound once again. Assuming that insecticide proliferation can be brought to heel that is.
Cheers!
"so your not just a bee keeper, you're a mushroom forager too"...BROMANCE INTENSIFIES! Great video, I didn't know there was any other way of keeping bees but I'm predicting in 12 months time I'm going to see the following 'Just Alex' video title.... "I made a bee HOUSE" 🙂 Love following your adventure Alex
Haha. Yes I’d love to make a beehouse!
Afid honey?
@@daleneparker3229I have never heard of that either?! I wonder how you know the difference in the combs??? 🤔🤔🤔
@@just_alexHello 👋 Alex! New to your channel! Does Jonas have a channel? I'd love to know how to know the difference between all of the different honeys in the combs! Aphid honey, dew honey, etc... Thank you for sharing! 🙏🙏🙏
@@just_alexAlex- nevermind, I see you DID leave a link to his website! I do wish it was in English though. 😞 I'll have to translate, but somehow I do innerstand some of the words! Pretty cool! 😍 Thanks!
He definitely smokes to calm himself down too😂 that looked like a big spliff to me
Definitely, with a filter like that is has to have some weed in there 😂😂
What an awesome construct that guy has - I guess it's a good deal more expensive than traditional hives, but I wonder if that could work anywhere in the UK? Seems like such a civilised way of keeping bees.
It will be fun watching Alex build a bee house, and then noticing he has to redesign and rebuild his hive boxes.
Swiss people questioning why their water now tastes like English man now have their answer
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took me a while to realize😂
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Fee fi foh fum!
Alex you are moving onto another level your style of presenting is so natural and slick you should be in mainstream broadcasting
Yes.... what Leslie said.
Yep both Alex and Carl should be on TV.
omg Alex, you move between countries and meeting new people like it was all you have ever done. you really are in your element. you excel at that and it is very very pleasant to watch and enjoy. so happy for you and so proud of you bro.
Thanks so much!
Jonas seems like a really really cool guy. The traveling series has been so enjoyable.
Watching the dudes happiness at 10:05 when you show off the honey is very wholesome
Looks really nice! You’ll see many bee houses here in Slovenia as well, beekeepers keep their bees in the traditional AŽ hives. I keep bees as well and have a few colonies, but they are in Langstroth hives. Good luck on your journey! ✌️
Yes! AZ / Slovenian beekeeping is awesome!
That beehouse is a work of art, truly magnificent
Me and my grandmother kept bees in England since I was a young child, it was only about a year and a half ago when it had to come to an unfortunate end due to the loss of my grandmother, since I sold up Iv missed it hugely, I was forced to sell due to work and a number of years ago I developed a sensitivity to bee stings, Iv since spoken to my partner and we are currently saving to buy our first home, despite her worries, she has agreed that once we are settled and sorted, I will start beekeeping again. Luckily, despite selling off all my kit, apart from my old suit and my grandmothers old suit (I couldn’t part with them) I still have our old bee shed, a shed modified in my grandads allotment, that’s big enough to house 2-3 colonies, this is probably where I will start up again, and if I’m successful, Iv since spoken to the farmer that owned our old apiary site and he’s more than willing to allow me to keep bees again there, this site can hold up to 20-30 colonies, Iv also spoken to the lads that bought our colonies, and they’re willing to sort me out with a nuc or two. It’s really inspiring to see a fellow young English beekeeper as the hobby and trade is truly dying off with the generations here
Wooow, Jonas has made such a nice house and everything!! Looks amazing. And so kind to give you 3 jars. Thanks for letting us see all this Jonas!
What a nice guy Jonas really nice house and honey looks amazing Lovely episode
When you started this journey here on this channel I wondered how it would work. It’s been a revelation to me. I agree with Leslie Tripps comment regarding your presentation style. It’s become so effortless looking, even though I know a lot of work has gone into the videoing, editing and presentation of it all. As for the bee keeping community, the camaraderie is a life lesson to us all. Keep them coming Alex 👊
Thank you. Great to hear!
I don't know why, but I got such a motherly vibe, at the beginning of this video! Thanks for this video & thanks to Jonas for showing us his Bee house! Take care of yourself! 🥰
This bee house is truly amazing. I love the esthetics and bright colors 😍💚💛🧡❤💙🩵
Thanks for sharing these jewels with the world 🫶
Omg as a beekeeper who smokes things I thought that I found my dream come true. Keeping bees and still having the capability to stay inside. My uncle will be busy soon. Thank you so much for sharing! I love this!
Thank you Jonas for letting us all see your amazing bee house. Great video as always Alex. Looking forward to more
just got back from Slovenia yesterday, its an amazing country especially for those who love going out into the nature, and also a lot of great rivers to fish. You will definitely have fun.
Fascinating find Alex. I visit Switzerland every year visiting my wife’s family and we always bring some local honey home from there. Great video and safe travels.
What an amazing guy Jonas is - great video Alex wishing you well and safe travels.
New subbie here! Wow! Jonas's bee house was absolutely beautiful! 💯 What a great way to keep bees! Everyone is happy with that sort of bee house! Im going to build one here in the USA when I get some land! Thank you very much, Jonas! You have a beautiful piece of land and houses! I also forage for mushrooms! Thank you, Alex, for taking us along your journey! I've taken baths in rivers before! It is actually very beautiful to connect with Mother Earth and enjoy all of her blissings! 💛💛💛💛🫶🫶🫶
Love, light, strength, and healing to you all! 💛 🫶😍🌞✨️💫🌟💪✡️😇🙏🕊🪷🙌🌍🌎🌏
That is the best Bee House I have ever seen. There is a bee house in the UK but only has 4 hives, When they started the had some in the Roof and the total was 11 but it got to hot in the summer so only the 4 built into the wall remain. Its awesome sitting in the room and listening to the constant humming day or night. Especially after a pollen and nectar flow. One time I was supposed to be filming for another channel and the sound sent me to sleep haha so relaxing.
What an amazing experience, blown away with that bee house 👍
For cleaning your body in a vehicle I highly recommend body wipes of various kinds. If you are outside the vehicle I recommend rubbing volcanic pumice on your skin with something rough. It will absorb body oils and the rough thing (rag, loofah, etc) will remove dead skin. Afterward your skin will be smooth and dry. You can use lotion to rehydrate the skin if desired. If you dont have volcanic pumic you can use anything thats dry such as sand.
What a neat, clever, and efficient way to maintain beehives. Impressive!
Slovenia is a huge bee keeping country 1 in 200 keep bee’s and have beautiful painted and built bee hive colonies. This goes back far in time and their varieties of their honey is outstanding
The bee house is a genius idea! This guy is not only helping the bees, he also cares for them.
FACINATING!! I've so enjoyed seeing your journey so far from "dreams of a van" to "on the road"! Keep up the amazing videos & enjoy the journey.!!
the smile on my face when he gifted you one of each. such a genuine guy!! love his passion for bees the house looks incredible!!!
Honestly hats of to you fella, this is something I would of loved to a done, but i found a woman & had 2 wonderful babies aged 24!
This has honestly had me smiling from ear to ear!
So inspirational words cannot describe!! Stay safe and us Todd's will be watching you every step of the way!
LETS GOOOOOO..!
Thanks so much for joining the journey! 😊
I did the same. Thoughts of keeping bees were nixed by the wife. After 18 years the wife decided to get on with her life. I've lived in apartments in various cities ever since. Looks like my beekeeping dreams will have to be satisfied with videos. At least I had the opportunity to help my dad with his bees when in my 20's. (50 years ago.)
@@edmartin875 go help someone who hass bees
This was very inspiring. I’m so happy for you! I love the design of the bee house. I have never in my life seen someone hang their frames on a rack like that before! So neat. Thanks for sharing and good luck on your trip!
That bee house is insanely cool!
Nice one Alex. Fascinating to see the bee house. Jonas has a great set up there for sure. You take care buddy and thanks for the great videos, so look forward to you posting. ATB
I’m so amazed with his bee keeping method. That’ll be great in places that have winter season like mine! Thanks for the vid! God bless
The beekeeping community seems to be full of kind people. ^^
Just watched your video on the bee house. I’m in awe of this amazing system. I hope you have continue to enjoy your great journey. Thank you for sharing it with us.
I see a lot of folks use gym showers or gas station sometimes have showers for truckers anyone can rent if lakes get too cold. At least here in the US! Hopefully it’s the same over there. Loving your adventures!
Thanks. May try that.
Fantastic video Alex! That little bee house is amazing. Cheers
I love your channel, your happiness and respectful nature is contagious.
The bee House was amazing. Great video Alex 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Fantastic that people in the hobby help each other your journey is epic thanks for bringing us along
i really like your style of vlogging. its calm, interesting and entertaining. reminds me of tv shows from my childhood. have a nice trip and keep up the good work. greetings from vienna austria. 😘
Thank you. Appreciate it. I’ll be in Vienna next week! :)
Jonas, you have an amazing bee house. Simply amazing. Alex keep uploading these videos, they are fun to watch.
Absolutely beautiful way of beekeeping! May be more and more beekeepers in the world like Jonas and you Alex doing this for hobby.
Great video 👍
Alex you are living the dream and I intend to live vicariously through your videos whilst I’m stuck in Blighty trying to find my next van. Great stuff, cheers 👍
Good luck with it!
That is a coOL looking honey bee condominium. Brave man to hold trays full of bees. Swell video, thanks.
Very cool Alex, your videos are full of adventure and fun, thanks for bringing us along. Love the Bee house.
Thanks for watching!
The bee house is an example of how serious people take their hobbies in that part of the world.
I live in NZ (originally from Essex) and I go on multi day trips into the mountains. Washing is something I have had to get around out on trips. I often wash in freezing cold streams which is exciting. Sometimes when I'm in a hut there is a big saucepan and I heat some water up in this which makes for a nicer warm wash. Also when I am out camping I have a solar shower which is a 20l bag with a shower head on it. Can be warmed in the sun or heat water on gas and fill it. There's plenty of ways to have a good warm wash without jumping in a lake or a mountain stream. There are lots of accessories for vehicles too for touring like awnings and even a shower awning. An awning on the side of your van would be awesome. Plenty of ways to make life a little more comfy when you are out in the wilds or touring. Loving you work, Stu.
Thanks for the info! Yes I have also been heating up a large bowl of water as the last week I've been staying in a hut in the mountains.
Fantastic content Alex, I look forward to seeing more 😀 keep up the great work and hope your trip brings you amazing moments and memories.
Enjoy Alex! Looks absolutely amazing. Good luck on your travels 👍
this swiss man is on another level!
love to see you're having nice time Alex 😍
Wow. I am blown away .
I have never seen a bee house before, it is beautiful as well as functional.
He's a farmer, a policeman, and he keeps like 32 bee colonies as a hobby. What a wonderful life!
I never thought I'd see bee's have an actual house lol
Looks amazing mate. Keep them coming. When you said at the end 'wow I'm so away from people' I so need that.
well done Alex, The scenery around is brilliant, loved the video keep them coming 👍👍
This is an amazing idea! I have a neighbor that was looking to get rid of a shed and I was going to dismantle it and reassemble it in my yard for a chicken coop but I'm really liking this bee house idea. If all else fails I'm also designing a slip form process for a carbon reinforced hobit style aircrete tiny home/ shed. That too could be used for this.
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's exciting to watch!
I don't know how this video was recommended by youtube, but was a good pic 😀.
Please keep in mind, this kind of beehives are not Langstroth standard, but some kind of Berlepsch variation: frame is paralel with bee entrance, you open it from behind, you need some special pliers to remove frames, and if you want to see first frame you need to remove all before it. And bees may not cooperate so fully like in this video. Usually frames are cemented with propolis and you need to apply force to remove it, and bees don't like it too much.
That woodwork on the Bee House is incredible,bet it smells glorious in there
I’ve seen photos of similar bee houses, oh how I wish for one! Beautiful!
wilderness wash is highly concetrated too! in the future I'd recc putting a few drops in a cup and washing with the resulting liquid to make it go longer - I usually use just 2 drops to wash my bowl and spoon when backpacking
Never thought to use small house for bees to keep them warm during cold weather. Nice idea! 🐝
Beautiful new house, incredible! Thank you for showing us!
Wou. Those bees live in better housing conditions than me 😮
Similar to an A-Z hive from Slovenia where the frames are positioned like books on a shelf in the long direction rather than across the width of the hive. A little bit awkward to remove and inspect frames but very interesting.
I loved this so much Alex and all of your adventures! Thank you for taking us along for the ride.
From Washington State, USA
there was somone who lives around the back off me had 3 bee hives in his front garden and 2 in his back garden i only found out after cutting the grass under a bush in my garden looked down to see the bush swarming with them lol was cool waching them as there use to be a constent streem off them flying in and out off my garden, was sad to see them go, they had a habit off the swarm flying off down the street every so often haha
Brilliant video as usual Alex, they were some very calm bees, great looking beehouse, I think the colonies over here would become huge in one of those lol
really loving the style and where these films are going!
Wow.. Amazing place, incredible honey house, Great people. Awesome honey.. what an adventure. Your very blessed young man.
Adorable video! Thanks for sharing!
I have never seen a Bee House until today. Very Impressive. That seemed so relaxing there. Thanks
Great video again Alex. I really enjoy watching you and your adventures!
This is so nice to see you on this trip and people your meeting along the way have fun stay safe ✌🏻👍🏻
WOW! His bee house is absolutely amazing... I'm familiar with Slovenian (AZ) Hives and this man's hives most closely resemble those, BUT not exactly. The Slovenian hives I've seen rest their frames on metal rods and do not have the stubs of wood that extend out from the top cord of the frame. However, these Swiss hives have recessed grooves into the sides and frames similar to Langstroth frames with the stubs of wood that extend out from the top cord of the frame sliding into those grooves in the walls of the hive. The only challenge I can see with this is that the bees could propolize those stubs in place into those grooves, making them extremely difficult to get out unless you pull each frame out regularly to prevent them from doing that, or so it seems to me... I've also never seen those clever sloped landing boards with their little sloped roofs and sides to them. This would be very helpful with keeping rain off their entrance, even wind blown rain would be blocked somewhat by the roof and sides. We have a lot of rain here in the Pacific Northwest of the US so that would be a great addition to my hives!
Wow, I'd love to ask this beekeeper so many questions about his hives! Thanks for sharing this.
The bee in the beginning was awesome. Came by to say thank you while u we’re swimming 😂
Really enjoying the videos. Hope you are enjoying travelling.
I’m loving it! :)
That 🐝 🏠 is a wonderful idea & beautifully executed.
Super sehr ruhige Biene und sehr schöne Bienen Haus 👍👍👍👍👍
Totally efficient, quality control. Amazing experience. Thank you❤
Great video! The bees and bee house was awesome!
I purchase the forest honey from the market in my local french village. It's the best stuff every. Almost not sweet, but rich and amazing flavour.
Jonas has an amazing setup, he is blessed where he is.
Hey Alex, love you channel and particularly enjoy the bee keeping videos. Keep up the awesome videos 😊
Thanks!
LOVE The bee house. That was amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing!
Refreshing content, love it! I foresee a first beehouse in England!!!
I'm just dicovering your channel and this is my second video i'm watching. I must say it's very interesting that bee house is brilliant . Just subscribed , watching from The Bahamas🇧🇸
That Swiss bee house is the coolest thing I have ever seen!! Makes me want to get into bee keeping if I could do that! I wonder if anyone in the USA does it like that!? Just the coolest!!
What an incredible bee house. The bees are so calm, he is able to throughly inspect. I do wonder though is you have any diseases how you would manage to clean all the hives. With them that close, it would be able to spread easy I would think. Would love to hear more about this.
Well bravo to this guy! Thats one really nice bee house!
Very Very cool. No. Fantastic work lovely set up. Beautifully harvesting thanks for sharing 🌹awesome ideas
Thank you for sharing that, Alex! It sounds like you have a diverse range of interests and hobbies. Exploring the world, trying new activities, and sharing your experiences with others is a fantastic way to connect and learn. Wishing you all the best in your adventures and content creation! 🌍👨🍳🌻🐝 Learning and sharing with others can be incredibly rewarding. 🌟
It's a lot of labor on this kind of beekeeping. I appreciate and understand the advantage of keeping the hives inside of a shelter, i like the Macedonian way or Norwegian way. They have normal hives inside of a cabin just like Jonas has. Using this system it is very easy to do bees air inhalation sessions, or sleep over the night in this beautiful cabin. Kind regards for a Romanian beekeeper! bzz out.
Loving the journey and again so inspiring look forward to more contents.
Your living a dream and really please for you.
You’re awesome. I found your channel today and I’ve just been loving your videos 😁
Incredible, the best bee home ever
The half/half jar trick is huge.