2020 Spring Rewind Part 2 - COLD weather Brood Nest Management

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
  • a Canadian Beekeeper's Blog
    The spring of 2020 challenged both the resilience of my honey bee stock and the resilience of my patience!
    Part 1 :
    • 2020 Spring REWIND - E...
    PART 2:
    (May-June) of this 2020 spring compilation is a detailed demonstration of how I approached my brood nest management through 2020's COLD variable Spring. This spring vlog compilation provides a detailed look into my management practices and provides on the spot commentary as I assess, adjust and reflect all the conditions.
    I have indexed this video for your convenience. Don't hesitate to comment below if you have any questions!
    0:00 - Opening Video
    2:30 - Boosting Small Nucs With Merger- One Week Check Back
    5:33 - Adding Seconds, Providing Space For Growth
    9:40 - COLD weather Growth Interruption
    15:47 - Assessing COLD weather Colony Growth
    24:05 - Stripping Merger Colonies
    34:37 - Detailed Insight into Boosting Small Nucs through Mergers
    44:42 - Building Cell Builders
    49:33 - First Graft Check
    1:01:26 - Cell Builder Management - Cycling the Graft Frames
    1:15:30 - Colony Cull - No Place Takers
    1:27:27 - Finding Graftable Larvae in our Breeder Hive
    1:37:06 - Beginning the Colony Split
    1:49:50 - Placing Queen Cells
    2:00:00 - Mating Yard Dynamics
    2:08:56 - Colony Cull - Break Down into NUCS
    2:14:30 - Nucs Getting ROBBED!
    2:16:34 - Checking Queen Cell Emergence with the Kids
    2:30:54 - Checking Last Graft
    2:33:46 - Queen Mating Success Rate
    2:49:25 - Shaking Bees Down into the Single
    2:54:30 - Adding Thirds
    3:01:00 - Cell Check, Final Round - Hives Set for the Flow

Komentáře • 205

  • @atree5915
    @atree5915 Před rokem +82

    who else ended up here after a long nap

  • @doggostockimage
    @doggostockimage Před rokem +12

    I had somehow fallen asleep watching youtube and I wake up to this

  • @william6526
    @william6526 Před 2 lety +8

    I'm in my 70s and had bees for most of my life until it just got to physically hard to properly take care of the hives. I still have 3 hives for our use and I don't think I could ever not have my bees.. I've watched your operation and I'm not sure if it means anything to you ,but you have the best operation I've ever seen and you have to love your bees to work as hard as you do caring for them . I hope your son thinks about following in your shoes. We or I should say the world needs more bee keepers with your passion and work ethics for the bees.
    I'm truly enjoying watching these videos and I wish I was still able to travel ,I'd make the trip from Oregon just to see your operation and to meet you in person.
    Well done young man your parents did an exceptional job of raising you and instilling the values you have as a bee keeper and father.

  • @farshidhash
    @farshidhash Před 3 lety +3

    I am a beekeeper in Iran and I have a master's degree in agricultural engineering, animal sciences and specialization in beekeeping. I enjoy watching your videos, thank you for making your beautiful videos.🤗

  • @roberth293
    @roberth293 Před 3 lety +21

    I told my wife I'd come to bed after "just one more bee video" ... she wasn't expecting that you had Scorcese direct one.

  • @dawnpaskell7366
    @dawnpaskell7366 Před 3 lety +5

    I'm migratory and I am in FL right now and doing splits with queen cells on the 25th of February. Drones are among us!

  • @user-sj7gi8sl6h
    @user-sj7gi8sl6h Před 3 lety +5

    Hi Ian! I watch your videos from Russia, the Republic of Bashkortostan! I really like your approach! Our climate is about the same! You're doing great!

    • @wataman5669
      @wataman5669 Před 3 lety

      I did a video like this czcams.com/video/WudMCLp1EIs/video.html

  • @meloneycrews
    @meloneycrews Před 3 lety +5

    Wow what a lot of work compiling this Ian! Thanks! 💞💕💕

    • @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog
      @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog  Před 3 lety +2

      I study my videos to help assess the season behind, it helps put next year’s plan together

    • @meloneycrews
      @meloneycrews Před 3 lety

      @@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog very very smart man my friend!

    • @ahmedainou6379
      @ahmedainou6379 Před 3 lety

      My name is Ahmed, from Morocco. I am 28 years old. I am looking for a contract in beekeeping with you. Can I contact you?

  • @johnathankeller1948
    @johnathankeller1948 Před rokem +3

    I can’t tell you how much this helps. Your decision to document your entire beginning makes this video one of the very best for learning. It surprisingly is the only bit of information I’ve run a cross that’s left me confident to do this. Thank you again

  • @RonnelVP
    @RonnelVP Před 3 lety +3

    Im 2minutes in and impressed and thankful for the added feature in this video. The index, the temp range, and date stamp I've often looked up when going over your vids for perspective. Such a resource. Thanks Ian.

    • @wataman5669
      @wataman5669 Před 3 lety

      I did a video like this czcams.com/video/WudMCLp1EIs/video.html

  • @claudesully
    @claudesully Před 3 lety +3

    Stay warm Ian...-20F or so last night...You, me, and the bees can't wait for spring...

    • @wataman5669
      @wataman5669 Před 3 lety

      I did a video like this czcams.com/video/WudMCLp1EIs/video.html

  • @randallcarter-carterhillho2277

    This is awesome!! Educational for sure and 1000 times better than any junk on tv. Thank you.

    • @wataman5669
      @wataman5669 Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/WudMCLp1EIs/video.html I do Aveda like this

  • @TheCaliforniaBeekeeper
    @TheCaliforniaBeekeeper Před 3 lety +2

    Spring time is in the air and temps are looking ideal for queen season drone build up

  • @hirekwotta4943
    @hirekwotta4943 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks Ian for that video This is basically the best lesson any one can get Thank you for recording and showing how much it takes for successfully raising and looking after the any apiary

    • @wataman5669
      @wataman5669 Před 3 lety

      I did a video like this czcams.com/video/WudMCLp1EIs/video.html

  • @sherryortiz227
    @sherryortiz227 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm glad you show the good the bad and the ugly. Keeping it real so I understand I'm not the only one not having total success. I'm doing that in my posts to our local bee club pages now because of you. It's so easy to only show the good as most show that but it makes us feel like we're a failure at times. Thanks alot for keeping it real.

  • @johnt2065
    @johnt2065 Před rokem +2

    I don't care about these I don't care about the nukes I care about these little children in this video and how their father's taken care of that's what makes a family almost makes you want to cry how excited they were with that dandelion honey I appreciate your videos I appreciate you and I appreciate those fine young people you have produced into this world now we see the newer videos and they're grown

  • @killianmurphy4616
    @killianmurphy4616 Před 3 lety +1

    Over 3 hours. I think I need a very good excuse (god forbid I’m running out of excuses) for my wife to be able to watch this in one go!

  • @trisleaner5738
    @trisleaner5738 Před 3 lety +3

    A true inspiration Ian thank you you're sharing of knowledge is truly inspiring I have followed you from the star of my beekeeping endeavour and you have been more helpful than I can show so I say again thank you Ian legend

    • @wataman5669
      @wataman5669 Před 3 lety

      I did a video like this czcams.com/video/WudMCLp1EIs/video.html

  • @ShannonD.999
    @ShannonD.999 Před 3 lety +3

    I've been SO looking forward to this one , thank you!!!!!

    • @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog
      @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog  Před 3 lety +1

      It’s a bit long

    • @ShannonD.999
      @ShannonD.999 Před 3 lety +1

      @@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog I'm perfectly happy with that. Might take me a day or two to finish between kids and work, but.... This is definitely happening. 😁 Thanks again, stay warm over there!

    • @sunsetheritagefarm1189
      @sunsetheritagefarm1189 Před 3 lety +1

      @@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog absolutely NOT Ian!! The long ones are the BEST ones. If the number of views for a video count every time I watch them over and over and over again, you are going to be a VERY wealthy man. Along with Brad at Faith Apiaries, Bob Binnie, Kamon Reynolds, Nathan at Duck River Honey, and a few others. 😁🤑🐝

  • @yvonnewagner9073
    @yvonnewagner9073 Před 3 lety +2

    Educational and entertaining especially family affair component. Thank you for sharing!

  • @HoneyStoneFarm
    @HoneyStoneFarm Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent ! All this info In one place.

  • @gregmccammon2330
    @gregmccammon2330 Před 3 lety +2

    Your video are amazing! Your getting me excited for queen rearing season 👍

  • @ThatBeeMan
    @ThatBeeMan Před 3 lety +3

    "Back to my grumpy face!" LOL

  • @adamb14527
    @adamb14527 Před 3 lety +2

    Love watching your videos, a wealth of knowledge....

  • @brucesouthernsassapiaries8316

    Ian...thanks for the videos. I am trying your 3x6 frame nucs this year to see if I can get some sourwood honey in late June/early July from my splits. This past season 2020 I also had a lot of issues with weather interfering with queen mating as well here in central GA. This year looking at starting splits a little later to see if the weather will be more forgiving. Thanks again for what you do!

    • @wataman5669
      @wataman5669 Před 3 lety

      I did a video like this czcams.com/video/WudMCLp1EIs/video.html

  • @Allthingsaboutthegarden
    @Allthingsaboutthegarden Před 10 měsíci +1

    We’ll done Alex. Great presentation. Love your enthusiasm. Can’t wait for the next one 🐝bee emoji

  • @bocahrantak870
    @bocahrantak870 Před 2 lety +2

    I am a honey beekeeper from INDONESIA...I really like honey, success is always for you....

  • @framcesmoore
    @framcesmoore Před 3 lety +2

    I thank you for this video, this is wonderful I have learned so much from u have a Blessed week

  • @hootervillehoneybees8664
    @hootervillehoneybees8664 Před 3 lety +3

    Another great video carrie doing all the work Ian flying by the seat of pants running million dollar operation .. Btw the way thanks for putting it all together .. Alot work im sure .. Love how it shows the date and temp .. That alone must alot extra work

  • @ShannonD.999
    @ShannonD.999 Před 3 lety +2

    2:16:32 the joy ❤️

  • @rodneymiddleton9624
    @rodneymiddleton9624 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the recap. I really enjoyed it!

  • @sunsetheritagefarm1189
    @sunsetheritagefarm1189 Před 3 lety +2

    I hit the like button during the opening ad, I sure hope this is good 😂

  • @wadebarnes6720
    @wadebarnes6720 Před 3 lety +1

    I like your repair job on that box

  • @amishjim
    @amishjim Před rokem

    Good stuff, homie. I learned lots.

  • @matthewmccormick2417
    @matthewmccormick2417 Před 3 lety +1

    I made insolated fillers that take up space of 2 frames. I never used a Nuke box i always did it that way. Made it easy to remove or add frames as needed

  • @lovelymillie1967
    @lovelymillie1967 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for sharing, I just starting my journey with bees and sharing in my channel.

    • @ahmedainou6379
      @ahmedainou6379 Před 3 lety

      My name is Ahmed, from Morocco. I am 28 years old. I am looking for a contract in beekeeping with you. Can I contact you?

  • @matthewmccormick2417
    @matthewmccormick2417 Před 3 lety +1

    I have always did walk aways. Being i will swap hives to Horizontals this year i will have some boxs. A small farmer wanted a few hives of mine set by his place so i will graft some maybe 10 and set up 10 splits by his place with cells this year then after flow give hives away "Keeping a few to over winter" to a few local friends/family minus equipment. Every year it seems i give away a few Queens or hives to locals LOL

  • @stackingforfun9216
    @stackingforfun9216 Před 3 lety +1

    Living expansion right now ! First drone cell has stated !! Splits bare soon here in Sw Florida

  • @vwager
    @vwager Před 3 lety +2

    Every time I see your nucs I can't help but think you should buy a few hundred more boxes and let Carey go to town.

  • @miroslawlaska8885
    @miroslawlaska8885 Před 3 lety +3

    Super

  • @scotwiley1189
    @scotwiley1189 Před 3 lety +3

    I really enjoy your videos and all the information you share. Do you ever have bear problems or are there no black bears in your area? I haven't noticed any electric fencing around your bee yards.

  • @charliehincy5078
    @charliehincy5078 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks.

  • @gaylenejamieson8601
    @gaylenejamieson8601 Před 5 měsíci

    Well I know nothing about 🐝 But I do know I love them for the fact that they make honey and they are lovely. I hate to see a colony die. It's heartbreaking it's worse when it's because the amateurs. Alex is great oxxxxo.

  • @khatpaufridaytalks2670
    @khatpaufridaytalks2670 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful brood
    Goodiful Queen

  • @apiariosantacatarina
    @apiariosantacatarina Před rokem +1

    Belo trabalho assistindo no Brasil

  • @KodavistaKommuneApiaries

    In the jester nuc.. in a week if you had fresh eggs.. they are eggs for 3 days and then larvae for 4.. so you were seeing 4 day old larvae

  • @khatpaufridaytalks2670

    Plentiful food
    Beautiful brood
    Indicating goodiful Queen

  •  Před 8 měsíci +1

    thật là tuyệt vời khi thấy những đàn ong rất nhiều mật

  • @andywhite9932
    @andywhite9932 Před 3 lety +4

    Ian. Ive watched every video and have learned so much from your methods. Question, do you keep written notes and with the “rewind” videos do you notice things that you will do differently this year? If so, would you do a video that outlines the changes you will implement and why? Thanks. Andy

  • @christianshannon3943
    @christianshannon3943 Před 3 lety +1

    So just using a standard queen excluder will keep the two queens from fighting with each other through the excluder? You have a great system that I plan on reducing my double deeps down to single and then stacking medium supers on top right as the honey flow begins.

  • @lovelymillie1967
    @lovelymillie1967 Před 3 lety +1

    New subscriber

  • @judicorbett9401
    @judicorbett9401 Před 3 lety +2

    Our bees would still be in bed at 5 am and back to bed before 9. Why you get those great honey pulls even compared to us in Central Ontario. At that time I would have loads of flowers out and many would already be finished. Lol

  • @wadebarnes6720
    @wadebarnes6720 Před 3 lety +1

    I've seen one do it on top of the box

  • @saltycreole2673
    @saltycreole2673 Před rokem

    We have -7° F consistently during deep Winter in Northwestern New Mexico. Using the Insulated Apimaye System to combat that. (Pricey!) But nucs are running $200-$310 each here. Gonna try splits this year with crossed fingers.

  • @leonardcrum6896
    @leonardcrum6896 Před rokem +1

    My bees, it’s 60degrees this morning and you expect us to fly in this kind of weather! My FL bees are very spoiled! 🥴

  • @DHEATESSALONICA
    @DHEATESSALONICA Před 5 měsíci

    2020 SPRING REWIND ,,, MELIHATMU DARI INDONESIA

  • @danschneider9219
    @danschneider9219 Před 3 lety +1

    looking like a heat wave coming anything above 30 below is a heat wave now

  • @nickford5549
    @nickford5549 Před rokem +1

    With the huge pollen flows would it be wise to trap some for later feed?

  • @edwardmccann3877
    @edwardmccann3877 Před rokem

    Formula of Syrup in white plastic feeder buckets w 3” holes to hive

  • @graemediesel2936
    @graemediesel2936 Před 3 lety +2

    Why do you use frame feeders instead of pail feeders for the builders?

  • @norfolkhoneybee273
    @norfolkhoneybee273 Před 3 lety +1

    Is it everyone removing the paper or the comb builders age group, would keep them occupied.

  •  Před 4 měsíci

    nhũng tổ ong khủng,mật chắc nhiều lắm

  • @adamabdulwadudu3435
    @adamabdulwadudu3435 Před 5 měsíci

    So how many months that it can do before you can go and check to harvest.

  • @JohnWhite-gq1wy
    @JohnWhite-gq1wy Před rokem

    How do you correct wild comb frames ?

  • @joseflaviodarocha6760
    @joseflaviodarocha6760 Před 11 měsíci

    Tóp este video são seus folhos ?
    Que produto é este que vocês aplica nos palet.
    Parabéns

  • @cuidandodasabelhasapicultura

    Very good my Friend. Brasil.

  • @rossgoodhue527
    @rossgoodhue527 Před 3 lety +2

    Good Morning Ian, I'm in Connecticut on the shore, did a quick resource assessment yesterday and needed to add feed. On several hives the cluster was against the sidewall, should I gently slide the frames containing the cluster to the center and position resource frames to replace the empty combs? Thank you

    • @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog
      @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog  Před 3 lety

      Tough call! It’s always best to leave them alone because disturbance dosent do them any good... but neither does starving !

  • @DonaldRogersBaldEagle
    @DonaldRogersBaldEagle Před 3 lety

    You do know that if you keep that grumpy face too long you'll get stuck with it,right? great video, thanks.

  • @AmericansBee
    @AmericansBee Před 4 měsíci +1

    ASMR ALERT

  • @salambeekeeper9464
    @salambeekeeper9464 Před 3 lety +2

    hello, how to treat for heavy Nosema? I'm in north Indiana USA. i have 70 hives but have heavy Nosema, thanks in advance

  • @alex1982ander
    @alex1982ander Před 2 lety +1

    Will you have more nuks to sell next spring? I am in Alberta and looking for bees that are used to Canadian weather. I would be willing to take the drive to pick up the nuks if you are willing to sell in the spring

  • @pepperellbees
    @pepperellbees Před 3 lety +1

    Could you turn the closed captioning on please? Thanks for everything you do! I've been looking forward to this.

    • @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog
      @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog  Před 3 lety

      Not sure how to do that

    • @pepperellbees
      @pepperellbees Před 3 lety

      @@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog it's on now. It's usually always on. I think sometimes CZcams glitches or updates and shuts It off from the CZcamsrs end. So thanks regardless!

  • @andywhite9932
    @andywhite9932 Před 3 lety +2

    Ian. Did i miss video of ezy loader after overhaul?

    • @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog
      @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog  Před 3 lety +3

      Not done it yet, still in welding shop

    • @hhawk6040
      @hhawk6040 Před 3 lety

      Yikes tell that welder 50,000 people are cheering him on and to hurry up!

  • @KoiKicks
    @KoiKicks Před 2 lety

    Seems very cold to manipulate, is there a minimum temperature you don't disturb them at? Part 1 you open them up in snow etc? I've been told to leave them as they've sealed themselves in from draughts etc. Assuming you don't touch them at all Dec, Jan and Feb? Thanks

  • @vanrosauch5659
    @vanrosauch5659 Před 5 měsíci

    why don't you have a winter structure built to keep it easier to have them out or indoor? is it the pricing?

  • @shevlin2650
    @shevlin2650 Před 3 lety +1

    Ian, I remember you posting at one point about rendering propolis and sending it off somewhere. Do you send it to a university of a commercial outfit? Do you know what they are going to do with it? And about how much did you collect and send off?
    Thanks, Craig Fr. VA.

    • @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog
      @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog  Před 3 lety

      I send it to a private outfit.
      I’m going to see if I can sell their product on my website

    • @shevlin2650
      @shevlin2650 Před 3 lety

      @@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog I see more and more. medical facilities are using it for experiments with treatments. Thanks

  • @shevlin2650
    @shevlin2650 Před 3 lety +1

    I see you use a lot of plastic frames. Do you add more wax to the frames as you add them to the boxes?
    Craig Fr. VA

  • @andywhite9932
    @andywhite9932 Před 3 lety +1

    Last question. Do you split every colony in Spring

    • @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog
      @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog  Před 3 lety +1

      Oh no, just the big ones . About 1/3 of them
      The rest are equalized or few get culled out

  • @bonnieclagg8136
    @bonnieclagg8136 Před 3 lety +1

    Where can I purchase those type of covers with the holes in the them?

    • @sheilamclaughlin963
      @sheilamclaughlin963 Před 3 lety

      Just drill holes in them that will take a plug and screened for buckets or other concianters for suryp

  • @wam44
    @wam44 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I am finding these bee videos fascinating. How long have you been keeping bees?

  • @shevlin2650
    @shevlin2650 Před 3 lety +2

    What do you sell your queen cells for?
    Craig Fr. VA

  • @timoninnikolay5947
    @timoninnikolay5947 Před 3 lety +1

    Do you add brood frames to the cell builders through the season

  • @bonnieclagg8136
    @bonnieclagg8136 Před 3 lety +2

    Did you not pull any frames out of that really full box?

    • @ahmedainou6379
      @ahmedainou6379 Před 3 lety

      My name is Ahmed, from Morocco. I am 28 years old. I am looking for a contract in beekeeping with you. Can I contact you?

    • @blackberry5908
      @blackberry5908 Před rokem

      @@ahmedainou6379 You are a beekeeper in witch part of Morroco ?

  • @Teeko253
    @Teeko253 Před 7 měsíci

    I wonder how many stings he got on his hands

  • @uguryaman6615
    @uguryaman6615 Před 3 lety +2

    👍🏼

  • @vanrosauch5659
    @vanrosauch5659 Před 5 měsíci

    so much smoke to keep them calm

  • @uwaak
    @uwaak Před 3 lety +1

    Do you buy queens or make your own

  • @conner3876
    @conner3876 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi I'm so sorry what happened to bees in winter I pray for to get new ones ok

  • @tomfuller9010
    @tomfuller9010 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Marry ellen carter did she make the cut thiis year

  • @christianayers622
    @christianayers622 Před 2 lety

    use hay to insulate them

  • @user-ti3ov7vn9t
    @user-ti3ov7vn9t Před 3 lety +3

    Де переклад на словянскій

  • @JimLaddie
    @JimLaddie Před 3 lety +2

    May 28 2020
    Low 15°C High 9°C ?

  • @matthewmccormick2417
    @matthewmccormick2417 Před 3 lety +2

    Farmer called me asking if i would sell him the hives i am going to set on his place. I have never charged anyone for a Queen or hive and wouldnt have any idea what to charge. I have always looked at it as a investment into my community and BEEs as they are needed to keep us alive. He asked if i would also mentor him. i am thinking 500.00 for the Box/equipment. Am i wrong for doing so and is that to much?

    • @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog
      @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog  Před 3 lety +1

      That I can’t help you with, I’d depends how much $$ you put on your time

    • @matthewmccormick2417
      @matthewmccormick2417 Před 3 lety +1

      @@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog Well Boxs lids bottoms i made so not much invested. The BEEs i see as a investment into the community is why i asked. Maybe with help the small farmer can grow more and one day be another IAN :)

  • @kuchhbhee4382
    @kuchhbhee4382 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi I am from BC and want to start this business and need help if anyone can guide me as I am totally new know nothing about beekeeping. Thanks in advance!

  • @_K99
    @_K99 Před 2 lety

    A sting at tye cost of life
    Bees are stylish (benefical in general )
    And most importantly they usually don't want to hurt people unless of course people anger them,
    Even if you panic at the sight of their stripes, bee sting only when they have to defend themselves and do so in very rare cases the reason
    Is simple a sting can cost the their lives ....
    After stinging the the insect tries to hide and it's understandable the bee flies away and the stinger stays inside the victim that have a elastic skin, but stings the other insects it's painless

  • @kathyhathaway8823
    @kathyhathaway8823 Před 4 měsíci

    If you had a better churn you could have Honey an butter 😂.

  • @swamphillfarmapiary-dan810

    Where is part 1

  • @robertsloan1390
    @robertsloan1390 Před rokem

    Do you happen to sell bee's wax ?

  • @mandalamon4703
    @mandalamon4703 Před 3 lety +1

    Were u located

  • @drissdriss-pl7nz
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