I got to half of this right away this week! Then listened to the rest doing chores. 8000 pounds is pretty much your average - correct? And taking that many nucs into winter...I'd say you turned it around in a big way!
Yes, I usually pull 6000 to 10,000 lbs each summer. I think an average would be in excess of 8000 lbs but 8000 will keep my customers in honey for the year. The difficulty is, I'm out of 2022 honey now so I will be packing 2023 crop immediately.
I believe that they are hives that have not performed well in the past year and or the queens are old and never got strong enough to go into a 10 frame box. So instead of just combining them with other hives he just lets them do what they do and if he needs brood or drawn comb he takes it from his zombie hives. Brad doesn't expect them to make honey and the queen is living day to day until she is replaced.
Hi Cheryl. I didn't record that explanation as promised. In the mean time, I'll leave you with this. You can see me making up what I call "Zombee nucs" in this video. They are just failed or failing or old colonies that still have laying queens. They are just no good for anything else. ruclips.net/video/s1nlLxv__Z4/видео.htmlsi=n_TkYhCiEOP_zZon
The video and sound quality is so good, it is like being right there! Way to go! I love that frame tool, is that new this year or have you had it for years? Looks like bees are doing GR8!
Hi Norm! That little gripper is not new, I normally only break it out this time of year when pulling frames can become more challenging. I've used a number of styles and makes and this one is by far my favorite. I am happy with the way the bees are progressing. Thanks for watching!
Yes, they do sag. I can't see any way around that. The frames bottom out on the box though so the sag is limited. That removable rest is the reason the boxes can be nested for storage, a reasonable compromise for me as I can store a hundred of these at a time. Thanks for watching!
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Bees are looking good Brad.👍
Yes they are. Thanks for watching, Brad!
🤔No it's not Brad it's Sat 26th🤨trying to confuse me🙄kinda easy some times.😜Have a great day Brad.👍
I got to half of this right away this week! Then listened to the rest doing chores. 8000 pounds is pretty much your average - correct? And taking that many nucs into winter...I'd say you turned it around in a big way!
Yes, I usually pull 6000 to 10,000 lbs each summer. I think an average would be in excess of 8000 lbs but 8000 will keep my customers in honey for the year. The difficulty is, I'm out of 2022 honey now so I will be packing 2023 crop immediately.
I'm a first year bee keeper can you one day explain in more detail on what a zombie hive is love your content
Hi Cheryl. I'll try to include an explanation in my next Vlog video. Thanks for watching!
I believe that they are hives that have not performed well in the past year and or the queens are old and never got strong enough to go into a 10 frame box. So instead of just combining them with other hives he just lets them do what they do and if he needs brood or drawn comb he takes it from his zombie hives. Brad doesn't expect them to make honey and the queen is living day to day until she is replaced.
Hi Cheryl. I didn't record that explanation as promised. In the mean time, I'll leave you with this. You can see me making up what I call "Zombee nucs" in this video. They are just failed or failing or old colonies that still have laying queens. They are just no good for anything else. ruclips.net/video/s1nlLxv__Z4/видео.htmlsi=n_TkYhCiEOP_zZon
The video and sound quality is so good, it is like being right there! Way to go! I love that frame tool, is that new this year or have you had it for years? Looks like bees are doing GR8!
Hi Norm! That little gripper is not new, I normally only break it out this time of year when pulling frames can become more challenging. I've used a number of styles and makes and this one is by far my favorite. I am happy with the way the bees are progressing. Thanks for watching!
I have noticed that on my pro nucs the frame supports sag when frames of brood and honey are on them. Have you had that problem?
Yes, they do sag. I can't see any way around that. The frames bottom out on the box though so the sag is limited. That removable rest is the reason the boxes can be nested for storage, a reasonable compromise for me as I can store a hundred of these at a time. Thanks for watching!