Wait till you see this massive bee hive!

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  • Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024
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    If you like seeing large bee hives, this video will not disappoint you, and if you like seeing a queen bee being captured and caged, once again, you will not be disappointed.
    This weeks bee wrangling adventure brings us to Slidell, Louisiana where we have been lots of times before, but we certainly don't encounter hives this large when we go there. Wreck it Ralph works his magic on demo as usual, and Good Time Charlie shot some very impressive video for this one.
    Along with a massive hive, you would expect to see a lot of bees as well, and this theory holds true for this hive. Not only were there lots of bees, they were evenly tempered although we were all stung a few times. The biggest problem we encountered was the comb itself, it was not in slabs, and we could only pull out small pieces of it. Consequently, very little of it was used, and I wound up putting several frames of capped honey in the hive due to the fact that there was very little in the combs we removed.
    I want to thank everyone for taking the time to watch and hit the thumbs up, it is greatly appreciated. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

Комментарии • 357

  • @danaandcompany9636
    @danaandcompany9636 3 года назад +39

    Jeff, I love the way you just sling those frames off to the side when you’re done with them!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +30

      Wait till you see my technique when I'm competing in the Summer Olympics on the newly formed sport of Frame Tossing. I'm aiming for the gold metal. Thanks for watching. God's peace Dana.
      Mr. Ed

    • @danaandcompany9636
      @danaandcompany9636 3 года назад +7

      @@JeffHorchoff I’m going to be watching for that competition!!

    • @andyrusten5748
      @andyrusten5748 3 года назад +10

      I about blew coffee out my nose when he did the first one

    • @danaandcompany9636
      @danaandcompany9636 3 года назад +3

      @@andyrusten5748 hahaha!

    • @kirstencook113
      @kirstencook113 3 года назад +5

      Ultimate bee frame Frisbee. See what I did there?

  • @emmatonoose
    @emmatonoose 3 года назад +8

    My favorite part - your practicing for Olympic bee frame throw competition! I see a gold medal in your future!😆😆

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +2

      I see it too, to bad you could not see the distance I was putting on the frames, almost the length of a football field. Of course form is just as important as distance when going for the gold, and as you could see, my form was flawless. Thanks for watching. God's peace Marsha.
      Mr. Ed

  • @rodneymiddleton9624
    @rodneymiddleton9624 3 года назад +2

    That's what I expect from you Mr. Ed. Nothing but the best!!!!! Thanks!! You get to have all the fun!!!!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      When I'm surrounded by the great friends I have, life is always fun. Thanks for joining us for the adventure. God's peace Rodney.
      Mr. Ed

  • @terrik38
    @terrik38 3 года назад +1

    Hello 👋 Mr Ed & Charlie and Ralph 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      And good morning to you as well Terri! God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @tanyabroad4824
    @tanyabroad4824 10 месяцев назад +1

    I just love this show from Brampton, Ontario Canada ❤❤❤

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  10 месяцев назад

      I am delighted to hear of your enjoyment of my channel. I have been posting videos since 2011 and have been posting them every Friday for the last 4 years. To date there are over 590 of them all waiting for you to be enjoyed. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video and for leaving your comment, it is greatly appreciated, and I look forward to hearing from you very soon on more of my bee wrangling adventures. Until the next one, God's peace Tanya.
      Mr. Ed

  • @jeremy1350
    @jeremy1350 3 года назад +1

    Hi Jeff. 20,000 Bees. Yikes. That was a big hive. And you got your queen. Well done. Hope all is well down there.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      For the Three Amigos, 20,000 bees is just another day of wrangling.....of course, it was a very fun day! If the rain ever lets up, it's going to be great. Thanks for watching. God's peace Jeremy.
      Mr. Ed

  • @Rick2367
    @Rick2367 3 года назад +6

    I loved when Jeff would shake then throw those plastic frames toward the end. I think he must have been quite a Frisbee thrower in the day!! 😂😃

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +3

      When I attended LSU in the mid 70's, we played Frisbee Golf almost every day, and sometimes twice a day. We had both a 9 hole course and a 18 hole course. Thanks for watching. God's peace Rick.
      Mr. Ed

  • @chelsealeonardbaum23
    @chelsealeonardbaum23 3 года назад +1

    Thank you all !!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      It is our pleasure to share our bee wrangling adventures, and we are so grateful you decide to join us. Until the next one, God's peace Chelsea.
      Mr. Ed

  • @bcjoey9944
    @bcjoey9944 3 года назад +5

    Good time Charlie needs to take a nap. He lives up to his name. Interesting wrangle. Such a big hive with just one queen who probably wishes for a nap too. Thanks for sharing Jeff.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +3

      As I am a very big supporter of taking a nap, especially in the early afternoon, I'm sending a letter to my Senator asking if he could get a law passed making it mandatory for everyone over the age of retirement to take at least one of them a day. God's peace Joey.
      Mr. Ed

    • @Currinpestcontrol
      @Currinpestcontrol 3 года назад +1

      After the removal I did yesterday, I had to reschedule the removal planned for today just to take more time to recover from the heat. Definitely need naps!

  • @nmhoneyandbees5117
    @nmhoneyandbees5117 3 года назад +1

    Hello again my friend
    Another great video, certainly was an impressive hive, and a full team to remove it, what a unbeatable combination, anyway catch up again on the next one, until then stay safe my friend and may God bless and protect you and your family, Neil

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      This removal truly needed the combined efforts of all three members to succeed, but even with that, one of our key team mates paid the price and had to go home to take a nap. Wrangling bees is not meant for the faint of heart. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace Neil.
      Mr. Ed

  • @carolh6630
    @carolh6630 3 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed watching this video! Crazy and disorderly comb laying pattern seemed to work for the bees 🐝. Good job on removal.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      So happy to hear you enjoyed watching the video, thank you for taking the time to do that for me. Until the next one, God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @kevinbyrne4538
    @kevinbyrne4538 3 года назад +2

    15:46 -- You and Wreck-it Ralph are magicians.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      We knew she was in there, it was just a matter of looking hard enough....aided with the grace of God. Thanks for watching. God's peace Kevin.
      Mr. Ed

  • @SweetButDeadly101
    @SweetButDeadly101 3 года назад +3

    Great to see my 3 favorite gents together for another hive removal. No two are ever the same and you always make it interesting viewing! Sending blessings your way from Down Under 😊

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      So kind of you to say that, thank you. You can rest assured, when the Three Amigos show up to wrangle bees, it's going to be a fun time. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace Sharon.
      Mr. Ed

  • @michaelg6686
    @michaelg6686 3 года назад +1

    That's a lot of Bees. Good Job Mr. Ed.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      When we released the bees you could really tell just how many bees there were. My guess, over 30,000 of them. Thanks for watching. God's peace Michael.
      Mr. Ed

  • @egparis18
    @egparis18 3 года назад +1

    Hello Jeff. No wonder Charlie needed a nap after filming you and Ralph removing that sprawling hive. It was good, as always, to see the three of you working together. May those bees thrive. Thank you for sharing and see you soon. God bless.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      As the oldest member of the Three Amigos, Charlie deservingly earned his nap, we were just sorry he missed out on the queen capture. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace Elaine.
      Mr. Ed

  • @markmurphy8303
    @markmurphy8303 3 года назад +1

    Hello the 3 amigos Jeff, wreck it Ralph and good time Charlie, wow what a massive hive a shame all that cone was so messed up the way they had built it , more wax for the melter Jeff no wonder we see you with so much rendered wax it sure is a godsend my friend, and Ralph again with his eagle eyes spotting the queen and those famous words from you Jeff of thank you Jesus amazing. Godbless you all for sharing your videos with us.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      God's creation of the honey bee is amazing, as is the whole of His creation, but for whatever reason, the honey bee has a certain draw for me, and I see God's hand in them so clearly. All the products bees make are useful, and their presence in the world sustains our very survival. I hope more people will grow to appreciate the vital necessity of bees. For that reason, I continue showing why they need our help in saving them when they are threatened. Thank you for your blessings and for following along. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @meuko
    @meuko 3 года назад +1

    Coffee break while watching the boys in action! Nothing better, god bless!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for allowing us to bee a part of your break. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @RoseMaryBowen
    @RoseMaryBowen 3 года назад +3

    Monster hive for sure. The three of you guys work well together. You can really toss those frames, haha. Great job wrangling!!! Take care & God bless you all.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Thank you for your blessings and many kind words Rose Mary, they are greatly appreciated. Until the next one, God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @joseortiz5965
    @joseortiz5965 3 года назад +1

    Awesome. You crack me up, Ralph.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Wreck it Ralph is a natural in front of the camera. God's peace Jose.
      Mr. Ed

  • @DriveShaftDrew
    @DriveShaftDrew 3 года назад +1

    thumbs up shared you 3 make a good team thumbs up shared glad you found the queen as well good job guys

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Thanks Drew, you know when the Three Amigos show up, it's going to bee fun. Thanks for sharing and for watching. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @manicoptio9305
    @manicoptio9305 3 года назад +2

    That was some impressive frame flinging there Jeff. A great hive removal. Can't believe you've taken to knocking Ralph's Luscous locks.. Thanks for making. Keep on Making. I'll be watching more.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      I'm practicing and perfecting my frame tossing techniques so I'll bee able to qualify in the Summer Olympic's newly created sports. Ralph's hair is getting longer, and mine is getting shorter. Thanks for watching. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp 3 года назад +1

    Awesome 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed this one as well. Sharing our bee adventures is always a big part of what we do, thanks so much for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @carlland9024
    @carlland9024 3 года назад +2

    Perfect Friday morning. Watching a Mr Ed video, drinking coffee and hearing “Thank you Jesus”.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      I have to agree 100%! Thanks for your kind words and for watching. God's peace Carl.
      Mr. Ed

  • @jeremy.fordavon4030
    @jeremy.fordavon4030 3 года назад +1

    Another great wrangling, Mr. Ed! Thank you Jesus, indeed!
    I find your vacuuming music so relaxing...the world would be a calmer place if we all approached our work with some Mr. Ed approved music.
    Thanks for sharing your video.
    Lots of love from Canada :) 🇨🇦

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for your kind words and your support of my efforts to save bees, as well as taking so much time to follow along with our adventures. Thank you for watching and listening. God's peace Jeremy.
      Mr. Ed

  • @Peacenik22
    @Peacenik22 3 года назад +1

    ..and thank you and everyone for such a great video!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words Jackie, it is a real joy for all of us to share our bee wrangling adventures. Thank you so much for following along. Until the next one, God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @AdirondackRuby
    @AdirondackRuby 3 года назад +3

    When you should the flare results, I actually said "OOooo my!" out loud...my cat didn't seem to care. Loved the little explosion of bees when you popped the board off. It's still so wild to me just how white the comb is before the bees get to storing & laying in it. It's so pristine!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      When the Three Amigos go to wrangling bees, you know action will follow on it's heels. Happy to hear the cats were unaffected, of course, not much does get them flustered, they are just to cool for that. Thanks for watching, and the cats too. God's peace Ruby.
      Mr. Ed

  • @roden70
    @roden70 3 года назад +2

    That was one big messy hive! Glad you found the queen at the abbey. Mr. Ed, you throwing those frames out at high camera speed looked very funny.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      A big hive for sure, and lots of bees to go along with it. I was very certain our queen was in the bee vac, and what a delight when I was proven correct. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @banderabees1343
    @banderabees1343 3 года назад +1

    She’s a nice looking queen!!!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      You just have to love a big butted queen bee! Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @christiroseify
    @christiroseify 3 года назад +1

    WOW, look at all that honey dripping from his hands..That's some weird twisted comb. I don't know why youtube doesn't give my your notifications, seems all you bee wranglers I follow don't show up till the video is weeks old, but I do so enjoy your videos.. The Lord be with you in your days. Amen

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      May I suggest you resubscribe and once again hit the notification bell, this may correct your issue. Trust me, there are many, many people tell me they no longer get notified when I post a new video. However, because I post a new video every Friday, you know I am doing it. Thank you so much for your blessings and for watching, it is greatly appreciated. Until the next one, God's peace Chris.
      Mr. Ed

    • @christiroseify
      @christiroseify 3 года назад

      @@JeffHorchoff Thank you, I sill try that.. May the Son shine upon your day.. Amen

  • @mbgal7758
    @mbgal7758 3 года назад +1

    Had they swarmed yet this year? Didn’t really look like it, that hive was packed! Exciting video. Thank you and God bless. 🐝 🐝 🐝

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      I purposefully waited 2 weeks to remove these bee in the hope they would swarm not wanting to vacuum so many bees. Yet, even after the wait, they still were not ready to swarm as no swarm cells were found. Looks like I got a great hive. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace Heather.
      Mr. Ed

  • @DaddyDaughterBroadcasting
    @DaddyDaughterBroadcasting 3 года назад +5

    Loved seeing how you get the queen back at the Abbey, when you don’t get her right away.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +2

      It was a real relief finally catching her, thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @GEEZBEEZ
    @GEEZBEEZ 3 года назад +1

    Big hive. Good video. Frame throwing might become a thing. Kinda reminded me of the matrix. Thanks for the video. God bless you all.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      I'm perfecting my style of toss and distance tossing to bee able to compete in this summer's Summer Olympics in the newly formed sport of bee frame tossing. I'm shooting for the gold. Thanks for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace Garry.
      Mr. Ed

  • @mrtraumaboyy4098
    @mrtraumaboyy4098 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic Brother!! Thank you for sharing!!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      You are very welcome, it is a pleasure for us to share our bee wrangling adventures. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @susancooper9749
    @susancooper9749 3 года назад +1

    I love the ferns in the woods. Great ambiance for the hives.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      I'm going to have to do a follow up on these bees in a few weeks, and when I do, I'm going to do a tour of where these bees now call home. It is a really cool location. Thanks for watching. God's peace Susan.
      Mr. Ed

  • @mark-wn5ek
    @mark-wn5ek 3 года назад +1

    My gosh Jeff...that opening sounds like a vaudeville presentation hehe! And now...take it away Ralph! Great show!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Wreck it Ralph can steal the show every time, the man is loaded with talent. Glad to hear you enjoyed the performance, until the next time, God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @PopleBackyardFarm
    @PopleBackyardFarm 3 года назад +1

    This is awesome Jeff

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      So happy to hear you enjoyed the video, thank you so much for taking the time to watch. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @jenjung1090
    @jenjung1090 3 года назад +1

    I like your energy. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Thank you very much for your kind words and taking the time to watch our bee wrangling adventures, it is all greatly appreciated. God's peace Jen.
      Mr. Ed

  • @timgoodin42053
    @timgoodin42053 3 года назад +1

    Wow talk about a "long" hive! Keep the great videos coming.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      Great comment, thanks for it and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace Tim.
      Mr. Ed

  • @AP9575-jd
    @AP9575-jd 3 года назад +1

    Wow Mr Ed, I do believe some of those frames are still orbiting the planet. 😁

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      I got a nasty letter from NASA last week about them saying they damaged a satellite. Thanks for watching. God's peace Anthony.
      Mr. Ed

  • @joe9834
    @joe9834 3 года назад

    So glad I got to see what happens when you brought the bees back to the abbey. New safe home. Theres no place like home.

  • @richardgrumpywelsh2485
    @richardgrumpywelsh2485 3 года назад +1

    This wa another one of your good videos,, The comb was like a house that was built onto a lean tool to another lean too. Was a great video, God bless you and your helpers

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      We had a really great time making this video, a lot of laughs were to bee had. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace Richard.
      Mr. Ed

  • @jrcicirello
    @jrcicirello 3 года назад +1

    Mr Ed, your energy is infectious. Always a delight to watch your videos. Thanks for the laughs and humor of your comments concerning your tossing the frames at the end. No need to waste time stacking those pesty frames. Let someone else gather them up. Hahaha just joking. God Bless

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Thank you for your blessings, kind words, and taking the time to wach the videos, it is all greatly appreciated. Until the next one, God's peace Joseph.
      Mr. Ed

  • @teddycrenshaw223
    @teddycrenshaw223 3 года назад +1

    That was a big one. Good job. God bless

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      I certainly was glad Ralph and Charlie were there to help, no way would I have liked to do this one solo. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace Teddy.
      Mr. Ed

  • @arectechafterwork9772
    @arectechafterwork9772 3 года назад +1

    Don't believe I've ever seen a hive tool quite like that one! Mr. Ed can really fling those frames. :)

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Sometimes improvisation is the only way to get the job done. Can you tell I played a lot of Frisbee golf in my youth? Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

    • @arectechafterwork9772
      @arectechafterwork9772 3 года назад

      @@JeffHorchoff Use what's in hand! That does look like a Frisbee toss. :) Love your videos

  • @TheSlick20nick
    @TheSlick20nick 3 года назад +3

    Always great to see new vids!!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      And I'm very grateful for you taking the time to watch them. God's peace Nick.
      Mr. Ed

  • @InsaneFirebat
    @InsaneFirebat 3 года назад +1

    Love your videos. Thanks for putting in the time to bring them to us!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      And I love your comment, thank you for that and for taking the time to follow along with our bee wrangling adventures. We all love sharing our fun, and grateful to all who chose to watch. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @mirahs_world
    @mirahs_world 3 года назад +1

    Hi Mr.Jeff! You probably don't remember me. I worked at the Abbey a few years ago. It's good to see y'all still at it with the hard work. I miss that peaceful area and that yummy honey. God bless y'all ❤.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Come on by for a revisit and I will hook you up with some of honey. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @dawnb1561
    @dawnb1561 3 года назад +1

    Jeff are you starting a new competition for the Dirt Rooster and yourself? Had to raise the ante from swarm catching to include frame torpedoes? 🤣😂🤣 God bless and you all take care! ❤️🙏❤️🙏

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      He has me on distance, but no way can he match my grace in tossing. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace Dawn.
      Mr. Ed

  • @linedanzer4302
    @linedanzer4302 3 года назад +1

    I guess a bee in Ralph's hair is better than a bee in his bonnet. Have a good weekend Mr. Ed and friends.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Hey LD, I hope all is well! If this rain ever stops, I may actually get to go outside and visit with the bees. Until the next one, God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @rickhermann7639
    @rickhermann7639 3 года назад +1

    I recycle metal and there is a washing machine drum sitting upside down. I saw bees going in and out. I turned the drum sideways to look at them, and if they have a nest, it is in between the drum and the plastic surrounding the drum

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Now that's going to bee a difficult removal. Thanks for watching. God's peace Rick.
      Mr. Ed

  • @angelacross2216
    @angelacross2216 3 года назад +1

    Will you be making candles from that beautiful pure white comb?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      I have already rendered the wax from these bees and the renderings are going to Monk Soap. Though I can not say what it will be used in, there is a very good chance some of it will be used in candle production. Thanks for watching. God's peace Angela.
      Mr. Ed

  • @richardfisher8835
    @richardfisher8835 3 года назад +12

    Sounds like Charlie had to get home to watch the young & the restless.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +4

      No, he's a General Hospital fan. Thanks for watching. God's peace Richard.
      Mr. Ed

  • @aaknrbc
    @aaknrbc 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for uploading

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      You are very welcome, and thank you for taking the time to watch our bee wrangling adventures. Until the next one, God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @davidktd
    @davidktd 3 года назад +9

    I thought that frame was heading towards the camera when Ralph found the queen 😂

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +9

      As I have years of Frisbee tossing experience, the camera was in no danger at all. Thanks for watching. God's peace Keiren.
      Mr. Ed

    • @davidktd
      @davidktd 3 года назад +2

      @@JeffHorchoff fantastic Mr Ed. Is the way that the bees built their hive down to young/inexperienced bees or down to the queen or is it just one of those things?

    • @RICDirector
      @RICDirector 3 года назад +1

      @@JeffHorchoff Will you be looking at this hive in a few weeks to see if their comb skills have improved, and what do you do if they haven't? (visualizing sheer chaos in the box)

  • @yoopermann7942
    @yoopermann7942 3 года назад +1

    i never saw a hive in a building like that ,, i did though find a tree that i cut that was almost as long! when we measured it it was ust under 5FT. long,, we never did save it ust crushed the comb for the honey,, GREAT JOB AND VIDEO!!!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      This hive is going to make it to my largest hive removals for the year video at the end of the year. Thanks for watching. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

    • @yoopermann7942
      @yoopermann7942 3 года назад

      @@JeffHorchoff thank you for your great videos! i find them very helpful!!

  • @Matt-dc8lp
    @Matt-dc8lp 3 года назад +1

    Impressive. That was one intimidating cutout. Nice job gents.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Thanks for your kind words and taking the time to watch the video, glad to hear you enjoyed it. God's peace Matt.
      Mr. Ed

  • @HMallory1
    @HMallory1 3 года назад +1

    How do you keep the hose from clogging with honey and nectar and the bees? Thanks Mr. Ed and crew for your videos.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      The biggest way to avoid it is to take care not to vacuum it in the first place as the bees are vacuumed. Practice makes perfect. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @rty1955
    @rty1955 3 года назад +1

    Hey Jeff, awesome video as usual! I have a stupid question as im not a bee keeper, but fascinated by these creatures. My question is about robber bees, are these robber bees from the same colony you removed? Or are they from another colony someplace else?
    Thanks and bless you & the crew

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Robber bees are from a different colony somewhere in the area. Any bee can become a robber bee given the right circumstances. If a hive is left unprotected by it's guard bees, as is always the case when we do removals, other bees, robber bees, can move in and steal the honey stores. Because the hive bees will fight the robber bees, even in the bee vac, I stop vacuuming as it is pointless. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace Roy.
      Mr. Ed

  • @billiamc1969
    @billiamc1969 3 года назад +4

    Another well done relocation Jeff...greetings from Baltimore...such a shame the combs were so fragmented and not in long sheets for easy framing? I found that if the virgin wax combs are placed in a cool room for a few hours it firms up enough to frame up and the bees get a chance to weld it in...

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Bill, and thanks for watching as well. Talk with you soon. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @johncallahan1105
    @johncallahan1105 3 года назад +1

    Holy Bees man nice catch

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Thanks John man, and thanks for watching as well. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @michelleagnew2864
    @michelleagnew2864 3 года назад +1

    I was wondering if “funny shaped comb” might have something to do with the cooling system of the construction?
    I’ve seen funny shaped comb on Randy’s channel (628 Dirt Rooster) and that comb was also in the eves of a house, one of the hottest parts of a structure. Maybe keeping it cool means lots of turns. Or maybe comb melts and starts to fall and repair crews put them back wherever they can. Any thoughts?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      I most assuredly agree that bees build comb so that air can circulate. Just another sure sign of God's hand in his creation. Thanks for watching. God's peace Michelle.
      Mr. Ed

  • @rmwolfe
    @rmwolfe 3 года назад +1

    This is fascinating! 🐝 I’m in SC & we don’t see honeybees anymore. 😞

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      So often I hear about the disappearance of honey bees, it is a terrible truth. It is for that reason I do what I do, rescue bees. I post these videos, to show just how important bees are to our very survival, and why we should not just kill them out of ignorance. I have been rescuing bees from being needlessly destroyed for over 9 years now, and hope to continue to do so for many more years to come. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

    • @rmwolfe
      @rmwolfe 3 года назад

      @@JeffHorchoff I’ll “bee” watching! 👀 🐝

  • @JJDigitalartStudio
    @JJDigitalartStudio 3 года назад +1

    Why is the white new comb useless? If you put it into a frame won't the bees fill up the holes with honey and/or brood? It looks so perfect. That was one very long, large job. But you three make it look easy. God bless you.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      Because the comb is covered with honey, in just a day or 2, it will have thousands of hive beetle maggots in it. At that point it really is useless. However, because I render the wax right away and strain the honey from the comb and feed it back to the bees, nothing is wasted. When the Three Amigos wrangle bees, you know we mean business. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace JJ.
      Mr. Ed

  • @odqstr2
    @odqstr2 3 года назад +2

    Hey Jeff, another great video! That was one large colony, just wondering, does the available space determine if and or when a hive will swarm?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      What determines when the hive will swarm is the amount of available space for the bees to continue to grow. Once they run out of expansion room and the hive is still growing, they will swarm. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @sensi0007
    @sensi0007 3 года назад +1

    hi jeff another good video as usual. i have a question for you how many bees does the bee vac hold maximum
    no one tells us this even your M8 The Dirt Rooster. as this particular hive seemed to be bigger than the bee vac is capable of holding
    andy way thanks andy from the UK
    keep up the good work and vid haha

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      You would be surprise just how many bees a bee vac can hold. In all the years I have vacuumed bees, only once did I need to use another box to hold all of the bees. My vac can easily hold 40,000 bees, about 8 pounds of them, with no ill effects to the bees. Of course, the heat generated by the bees needs to be dispersed as soon as possible otherwise the bees will cook themselves.Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. God's peace Andy.
      Mr. Ed

  • @jimholmes964
    @jimholmes964 3 года назад +2

    In the final shots, your country in background could almost be Australian bush - the bracken-fern is identical to ours. I find the periphery of youtube videos almost as interesting as the subject matter. 🇳🇿

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      It's really cool how you noticed the fauna at the location of this bee yard. I'm going to have to do a follow up on these bees in a few weeks, and when I do, I'm going to do a tour of where these bees now call home. It is a really cool location. Thanks for watching. God's peace Jim.
      Mr. Ed

    • @jimholmes964
      @jimholmes964 3 года назад

      @@JeffHorchoff cheers Jeff - thnx for replying. Pls enjoy my little clip. ruclips.net/video/1DHLvdMDyUM/видео.html

  • @arlenelamont5610
    @arlenelamont5610 3 года назад +1

    Saw the honey dripping from the comb and thought if Rooster was there, he'd have a finger in there tasting it. I've noticed I don't have the number of honey bees I'm used to seeing. In fact, none this morning.That makes me sad.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      The Rooster's hands are so large, you may not have been able to see the comb, but he certainly would have put the entire section of comb into his mouth so as not to waste any of the honey. It's always disappointing when I hear about the absence of honey bees in an area, I do hope you will see an increase soon. Thanks for watching. God's peace Arlene.
      Mr. Ed

  • @magicvalleybees
    @magicvalleybees 3 года назад +1

    What size rubber bands are you using now and do you like Mike Barry's method vs. the usual way to rubber band cutout combs?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      It's a 7 inch rubber band. I get them from WalMart. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @cswatson4823
    @cswatson4823 3 года назад +1

    Wow and it’s hilarious when you threw those combs away off to the side

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Frame tossing is a new activity added to the Summer Olympics, and I perfecting my distancing techniques to qualify for a spot on the team. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

    • @cswatson4823
      @cswatson4823 3 года назад

      @@JeffHorchoff is Rooster in the running too? Perhaps JP or Yappy. Who will win the Frame tossing competition. Stay tuned folks. Later Mr Ed

  • @branmcg9844
    @branmcg9844 3 года назад +1

    My goodness you guys must have been wearing a lot of honey home. Another great video. WHATS NEW!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      If you noticed, I was standing back as I removed the comb, and most of the honey that spilled out missed me. However, I still managed to get a bunch of it in my hair. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @scubaguy5389
    @scubaguy5389 3 года назад +1

    man that is a huge hive. tons of bees what happens to the bees that get left behind if you dont get all of them? do they hitch up with a new hive or just die?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      It is the dark side of a removal, leaving bees behind. However, some do migrate to other hives, and some do perish. Still, the vast majority of bees did make it and are thriving. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @jacquelinebroeker5076
    @jacquelinebroeker5076 3 года назад +1

    Jeff, huge fan writing from Historic Rugby in Tennessee. Might be a silly question; do you spray something into the area where you remove bees to keep bees from moving in? Does the smell of previous bees mean a larger opportunity they come back?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for following along with our bee wrangling adventures, we all greatly appreciate it. There is nothing produced that will permanently "cover" where bees have built a hive to prevent another swarm from moving in. Any current product that is used may have a temporary effect to discourage bees , but eventually, it's effectiveness wears off and bees can return. It's been my experience that once bees call a place their home, unless the area is completely sealed off, bees will find the spot again. Thanks for watching. God's peace Jacqueline.
      Mr. Ed

  • @Mrs.Graceqmri
    @Mrs.Graceqmri 3 года назад +1

    Why is this guy so cool

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words, we just love saving bees. Thanks for watching. God's peace Grace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @magikdust2095
    @magikdust2095 3 года назад +1

    Why would bees build comb that is so messed up like that? I am also wondering about when you feed the honey comb back to the bees. When you do that, do they also use the wax that's left? Or do they just take the honey off it? Good video 👍

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      I can't say why the bees build their comb the way they do, it's a real mystery. When I feed bees honey, I put it in a jar and let they eat it from there, there is no wax. God's peace MD.
      Mr. Ed

  • @sheiladuncan1027
    @sheiladuncan1027 3 года назад +1

    You forgot to say how long the job would take !! LOL. But I was also wondering how you know the bees coming to the site were robber bees, not field bees returning and confused by the empty space ?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +2

      It's easy to identify robber bees, they do not know where the entrance to the hive was. Field bees, regardless of how much of the hive has been opened will go to the original entrance. I'm going to have to say that in one of my videos. Charlie forgot to say how long the removal took because he needed to take a nap and forgot to do that. Thanks for watching. God's peace Sheila.
      Mr. Ed

    • @sheiladuncan1027
      @sheiladuncan1027 3 года назад

      @@JeffHorchoff thanks for responding, Mr Ed. Peace and honey to you guys ! Love the video, as always.

  • @larrycollar1322
    @larrycollar1322 3 года назад +1

    Jeff when you vacuum bees off honey comb how do you not inadvertently suck up a bunch of honey?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Years of experience, and yet I still manage to get bees that are honey soaked and it will clog your vacuum hose. Patience is the best method. God's peace Larry.
      Mr. Ed

  • @Starrynightdiner
    @Starrynightdiner 3 года назад +1

    Why don’t you attach the flashlight to the vacuum hose? Seems like it would be easier.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      I actually did that a few years ago, but the added weight to the end of the hose got my arm tired very quickly and often was poked into the comb as I was vacuuming bees. Needless to say, I discontinued the practice. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @ianmacfarlane1241
    @ianmacfarlane1241 3 года назад +1

    Good to see you again Jeff - I wasn't getting notifications, (settings changed somehow).
    How's things looking in Louisiana this year for the bees?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Very happy to hear you are once again connected. Remember, I still post a new video every week just in case you do not get notified. The year is looking great, and our honey harvest is going to bee another good one. Thanks for watching. God's peace Ian.
      Mr. Ed

  • @adamk.1044
    @adamk.1044 3 года назад +1

    I fund a new job in bees field 😍
    God bless you Mr Ed 🕇

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      I'm very happy to hear that Melan, what does your job consist of? Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace my brother.
      Mr. Ed

    • @adamk.1044
      @adamk.1044 3 года назад

      @@JeffHorchoff
      My job is to take care of the bees and follow them periodically throughout the year. Yesterday I harvested honey and today I checked bees .

  • @gerardjohnson2106
    @gerardjohnson2106 3 года назад +1

    Nice wrangling. Those bees need an architect. They were building comb by committee. One says Ima lay down some wax here. Next bee says well Ima put mine here. The meandering continues. So you see what happens when there's no concensus, guidance or direction. CHAOS Thanks for sharing

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      I agree, those bees need to be schooled in comb building. They made my job way to hard. Thanks for watching. God's peace Gerard.
      Mr. Ed

  • @sidnijones1669
    @sidnijones1669 3 года назад +1

    What is the maximum capacity of the vacuum?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      I have vacuumed over 8 pounds of bees with this bee vac, about 40,000 bees, with no ill effects on the bees. Of course, I did vent the heat as soon as I was done vacuuming. Thanks for watching. God's peace Sidni.
      Mr. Ed

  • @cducote6257
    @cducote6257 3 года назад +2

    When does your honey Flow typically start in louisiana

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Our first one begins in late April with Privet being the main supplier of nectar. Then, at eh end of May, the Chinese Tallow kicks in and runs for about 4 more weeks. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @benjamindejonge3624
    @benjamindejonge3624 3 года назад +1

    Is this a simulation of a slopingen long beehive ?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      It is a variable style for sure. Thanks for watching. God's peace Benjamin.
      Mr. Ed

  • @claudemirhonorio6354
    @claudemirhonorio6354 3 года назад

    Hello Mr Ed, muito boa noite, que bela captura em,maravilha ,que DEUS abençoe o trabalho de vocês. 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

  • @Barbara_Schulz
    @Barbara_Schulz 3 года назад +1

    What type of bee was caught outside the Queen catcher?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      That was a drone bee, a male honey bee. It's wing was pinched between the sections of the queen cage, but it managed to get free and fly away. Thanks for watching. God's peace Barbara.
      Mr. Ed

  • @terrik38
    @terrik38 3 года назад +1

    That was a big hive , sorry the cone wasn't any good but you got a lot of good bee's tho 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      It was a very large hive and some great bees to go along with it. I'm anxious to see how these bees will do over the next year, i do plan on making a follow up video on them. Thanks for watching. God's peace Terri.
      Mr. Ed

  • @terrywheelock9458
    @terrywheelock9458 3 года назад +1

    GREAT GOOGLY MOOGLY dats allota BEES! 👀👍

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      And a super large hive to house them all. Thanks for watching. God's peace Terry.
      Mr. Ed

  • @DouglasPFresh
    @DouglasPFresh 3 года назад +1

    On average, how do the cut outs fare vs other bee hives that you have?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      As long as the removal was done during a nectar flow, they almost always make it. However, unless I feed the bees on removals during a derth, not so good. Consequently, I don't do many removals during a derth. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @esparka
    @esparka 3 года назад +1

    Wow, just a gigantic hive of bees...

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      Yes it was, and the bees are some very gentle ones as it turns out. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @krazykeltic8103
    @krazykeltic8103 3 года назад +1

    How far is the marana patch

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      Right around the corner. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @llilsugar1
    @llilsugar1 3 года назад +2

    Wow that is awesome.

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      When the Three Amigos show up, the bigger they are, the harder they fall. Glad you enjoyed the video Sallie, thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @fuzzy927
    @fuzzy927 3 года назад +1

    Beekeepers disc-golf. Love it. hahahaha

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +2

      I developed the skill back in my days at LSU playing frisbee golf almost every day. We had a 9 hole course as well as an 18 hole course. Those were the days! Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @romoshka1
    @romoshka1 3 года назад +1

    Does St Joseph Woodworks sell those bee vacs?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      No they do not, I used all their equipment to build it so I put the sign on the bee vac. The link below is the video I made showing how to build one. Thanks for watching. God's peace Steve. Mr. Ed
      ruclips.net/video/tV3mR39v6RA/видео.html

  • @carschmn
    @carschmn 3 года назад +1

    Do you guys come up with your own nicknames or are they bestowed on men from the south when they reach a certain age?

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      I am the one who bee stows the nicknames to all our team members. Once the name has been given, they become a member of the inner sanctum of bee wranglers. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
      Mr. Ed

  • @BlanchardsBees
    @BlanchardsBees 3 года назад +1

    She's a Beeauty!!

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      A real contender for the Miss America beauty pagent. Thanks for watching. God's peace brother.
      Mr. Ed

  • @BosnWayne
    @BosnWayne 3 года назад +1

    Good gracious. That is a big one

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      Big enough to make any beekeepers heart skip a beat. Thanks for watching. God's peace Wayne.
      Mr. Ed

  • @pamelagooch9890
    @pamelagooch9890 3 года назад +1

    Wow,I am Cracking Up yall ,,,,, I thought I was only one who tossed the Bee frames into the air to land where they may!!! Till later of course!! Nice work guys ,and as always great Blessed Bees 🐝. God Bless

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад

      I used to throw a lot of Frisbee in my college days, and frame tossing brings all those memories back. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace Pamela.
      Mr. Ed

  • @anitatimothy8975
    @anitatimothy8975 3 года назад

    Were the bees "addled" by a pesticide or chemical of some sort, that their hive was "weird"...?

  • @miemartine7771
    @miemartine7771 2 года назад +1

    355 Comment - Sounds like.... Bee Hive Hive 🐝 Let's all watch, the bee waggle dance jive - with Mr. Ed!

  • @michaelparker6270
    @michaelparker6270 3 года назад +1

    When you say the comb is bad and not useful. Can you explain what you mean so I will know what to look for in the comb if I run across a removal. Thanks

    • @JeffHorchoff
      @JeffHorchoff  3 года назад +1

      If the comb is covered with honey, it can not be used in the new box, hive beetle maggots will emerge in just a day or two. However, the wax, after being rendered, and honey are useful and they are saved. Thanks for watching. God's peace Michael.
      Mr. Ed