Horizontal Hive Long Langstroth Details and Saskatraz Package Install Apiary overview robbing bees
Happy Friday and I have finally finished the Long Langstroth Bee Hive and installed a 3 pound package of Saskatraz Honey Bees.
The bees arrived on Tuesday in a snowstorm and had to be held until Thursday for installation when the weather broke.
Package storage - 55-60 deg. f, in total darkness to keep the bees quiet. They did not use up their included sugar syrup. Very few dead, and the Queen was lively.
I also walk you through my apiary to show an indication of robbing that is very important to know about this time of year, or any time there is a dearth.
The nectar flow has not hit us yet, so they need feed to get them going.
My seasoned bees that made it through winter are bringing in resources at a rapid pace and will need wider entrances and a super very soon.
I had several extra packages of bees as I over-speculated about my winter losses. So, I've added two more hives to the apiary in addition to the Long Langstroth hive.
The two new Flow-Hive 2 units will be the ones I use to check for a varroa load in the Saskatraz bees. The weather was so bad that I decided not to treat the packages before installation.
I will share about package health within the next 9 days.
If you want to see greater detail as to how I direct release my queens or how to use the marshmallow to slow that introduction, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/x_HE4DEzLUc
Below are some links to equipment shown in this video for your convenience:
1- Rapid Round Feeder: https://amzn.to/2W0aDpL
50/50 sugar to water (cane sugar) with 1 tsp / quart of essential oils.
2- Honey-B-Healthy Essential Oils: https://amzn.to/3eR0BQ3
Prevents your syrup from spoiling.
3- Tension latches: (Lockable) https://amzn.to/2KxHZXA
4- Entrance Gates I'm using under the hive for seasonal air flow control: https://amzn.to/2KvBrbM
5- The Long Langstroth was assembled and glued up with water-proof glue: https://amzn.to/2KubDwX
6- Heavy copper flashing: 16 gauge - https://amzn.to/2S46oIz
7- copper blocker mesh that I used under the follower/division board: It's also great for blocking mice and pests: https://amzn.to/2ztR8OE
8- Stainless Steel Scrubby Pads I use in gable vents to slow air flow to provide venting without drafts. https://amzn.to/2S5RHEV
9- Better Comb by BetterBee: Fast start comb with pre-drawn cells to get your Queen laying faster: (tell them Frederick Dunn send you) https://www.betterbee.com/frames/adfbcomb10-bettercomb-deep-frame.asp
10- for those wanting to go "vertical" instead of "horizontal"...
Please avoid fakes, here is the real deal at $50.00 off: http://mbsy.co/honeyflow/29307941
AU - https://mbsy.co/zSDf9
EU - https://mbsy.co/zSDbm
11- 300 Series Stainless Steel Wire Mesh/Screen -Make Your Own vents and drains, or even screened bottom openings: https://amzn.to/2Y8QNuX
12- EXTERIOR PAINT - my favorite paint for all of my hives is from Valspar: https://amzn.to/2Kv4ixb
13- Disposable Paint Brushes - Leave a couple of brushes right in each of your hives under the cover so you don't cross-contaminate your hives. Brush those stubborn workers right out of the way: https://amzn.to/2S4hlKc
Want to join a forum of those who also watch this channel, where you can chat, share photos/videos and keep up with like-minded backyard beekeepers? Here is the link to our Friendly Beekeeping Fellowship https://www.facebook.com/groups/3062274013832702/?source_id=167853353261108
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Have a question for me? http://www.fredsfinefowl.com/thewaytobee.html
Видео Horizontal Hive Long Langstroth Details and Saskatraz Package Install Apiary overview robbing bees канала Frederick Dunn
The bees arrived on Tuesday in a snowstorm and had to be held until Thursday for installation when the weather broke.
Package storage - 55-60 deg. f, in total darkness to keep the bees quiet. They did not use up their included sugar syrup. Very few dead, and the Queen was lively.
I also walk you through my apiary to show an indication of robbing that is very important to know about this time of year, or any time there is a dearth.
The nectar flow has not hit us yet, so they need feed to get them going.
My seasoned bees that made it through winter are bringing in resources at a rapid pace and will need wider entrances and a super very soon.
I had several extra packages of bees as I over-speculated about my winter losses. So, I've added two more hives to the apiary in addition to the Long Langstroth hive.
The two new Flow-Hive 2 units will be the ones I use to check for a varroa load in the Saskatraz bees. The weather was so bad that I decided not to treat the packages before installation.
I will share about package health within the next 9 days.
If you want to see greater detail as to how I direct release my queens or how to use the marshmallow to slow that introduction, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/x_HE4DEzLUc
Below are some links to equipment shown in this video for your convenience:
1- Rapid Round Feeder: https://amzn.to/2W0aDpL
50/50 sugar to water (cane sugar) with 1 tsp / quart of essential oils.
2- Honey-B-Healthy Essential Oils: https://amzn.to/3eR0BQ3
Prevents your syrup from spoiling.
3- Tension latches: (Lockable) https://amzn.to/2KxHZXA
4- Entrance Gates I'm using under the hive for seasonal air flow control: https://amzn.to/2KvBrbM
5- The Long Langstroth was assembled and glued up with water-proof glue: https://amzn.to/2KubDwX
6- Heavy copper flashing: 16 gauge - https://amzn.to/2S46oIz
7- copper blocker mesh that I used under the follower/division board: It's also great for blocking mice and pests: https://amzn.to/2ztR8OE
8- Stainless Steel Scrubby Pads I use in gable vents to slow air flow to provide venting without drafts. https://amzn.to/2S5RHEV
9- Better Comb by BetterBee: Fast start comb with pre-drawn cells to get your Queen laying faster: (tell them Frederick Dunn send you) https://www.betterbee.com/frames/adfbcomb10-bettercomb-deep-frame.asp
10- for those wanting to go "vertical" instead of "horizontal"...
Please avoid fakes, here is the real deal at $50.00 off: http://mbsy.co/honeyflow/29307941
AU - https://mbsy.co/zSDf9
EU - https://mbsy.co/zSDbm
11- 300 Series Stainless Steel Wire Mesh/Screen -Make Your Own vents and drains, or even screened bottom openings: https://amzn.to/2Y8QNuX
12- EXTERIOR PAINT - my favorite paint for all of my hives is from Valspar: https://amzn.to/2Kv4ixb
13- Disposable Paint Brushes - Leave a couple of brushes right in each of your hives under the cover so you don't cross-contaminate your hives. Brush those stubborn workers right out of the way: https://amzn.to/2S4hlKc
Want to join a forum of those who also watch this channel, where you can chat, share photos/videos and keep up with like-minded backyard beekeepers? Here is the link to our Friendly Beekeeping Fellowship https://www.facebook.com/groups/3062274013832702/?source_id=167853353261108
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Have a question for me? http://www.fredsfinefowl.com/thewaytobee.html
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