@@deborahhowe4595 I assume they are called “supers” because they go on top of the beehive. I base that assumption on the Latin meaning to “go beyond”, “over”, “on top of”, or “added to”.
That was interesting, you were simply trying to extract honey and were swarmed with a neighboring hive. I guess if you extract in the garage or in your kitchen, all doors and windows must be closed, woow, good demo!
Thank you. I usually extract in the evenings when the bees are not out foraging. On that day we extracted early in the day, and we paid the price for it. The bees robbed almost two supers worth of honey.
Hello there. My understanding is that both are correct. The spring flow for many beekeepers is much lighter and more of a golden color verses a fall flow which is much darker. The reason for the color difference is because of the available flowers in bloom during various seasons. We pull our honey in the fall which is a combination of both spring and fall honey. On another note, watching the different pollen colors is very interesting. You can see this throughout several of the videos. Thanks for the comment!
I think this is the most complete harvest video I’ve seen. Lots of people don’t even bother to film this part & jump to processing the honey. I love that more myself so I understand why people cut it out. Still it’s nice to see the work that goes into a jar of honey. Also I love bees now 🤷🏻♀️🥰
Thank you for the wonderful comment. I agree, harvesting honey is a ton of work but the reward of gifting an appreciative friend with a bottle of honey from your own hives makes it all worth it!
I'm not really sure how may pounds we go through but I keep alot of honey for my family and friends. We always seem to run out before the next harvest.
Yes I love to see more need find the hive that close to your home
It would be interesting if I could find them.
80% capped
Wonderful how I can get honey ،
send me an email at birdnestfarmsllc@yahoo.com with your address. I'll see if I can send you some.
Should use a plastic container to seal up the honey and not let them out till cut and extract the honey.
Why do they call them supers???
@@deborahhowe4595 I assume they are called “supers” because they go on top of the beehive. I base that assumption on the Latin meaning to “go beyond”, “over”, “on top of”, or “added to”.
you have a great helper❤
He is!
That was interesting, you were simply trying to extract honey and were swarmed with a neighboring hive. I guess if you extract in the garage or in your kitchen, all doors and windows must be closed, woow, good demo!
Thank you. I usually extract in the evenings when the bees are not out foraging. On that day we extracted early in the day, and we paid the price for it. The bees robbed almost two supers worth of honey.
Hello from Houma!! Is the dark honey because of fall harvest or because of the flowers they forage from??
Hello there. My understanding is that both are correct. The spring flow for many beekeepers is much lighter and more of a golden color verses a fall flow which is much darker. The reason for the color difference is because of the available flowers in bloom during various seasons. We pull our honey in the fall which is a combination of both spring and fall honey.
On another note, watching the different pollen colors is very interesting. You can see this throughout several of the videos.
Thanks for the comment!
I think this is the most complete harvest video I’ve seen. Lots of people don’t even bother to film this part & jump to processing the honey. I love that more myself so I understand why people cut it out. Still it’s nice to see the work that goes into a jar of honey. Also I love bees now 🤷🏻♀️🥰
Thank you for the wonderful comment. I agree, harvesting honey is a ton of work but the reward of gifting an appreciative friend with a bottle of honey from your own hives makes it all worth it!
Only have 30 hives so a uncapping tote from mann lake would help you small time. Thats what i do
Yea, Im going to look into that for this year. Thanks for the suggestion.
Nice harvest! Bees are looking good!
Thank you!
The boy just waiting for him to stop talking
Hahaha. Very true
the kid lol
He loves wearing his bee suit.
@@birdnestfarms he's adorable :)
I still use my 4/8 manual extractor. Works not blowing out wax comb
The only thing I will change going forward is to bolt the extractor down to something. When spinning, the extractor wobbles quite alot at times.
amazing
Thank you!
Great video to look at. Im in Darlington S.C. so good luck on your year
Thank you! You too!
How much honey on average do you usually keep for the family for the year till next harvesting?
I'm not really sure how may pounds we go through but I keep alot of honey for my family and friends. We always seem to run out before the next harvest.
Like the idea of your help. Kids learn faster than you think
Kids love to be part of the process. Similar to gardening, they feel immense pride when seeing the "fruits of their labor".
wow, i like this chanel, keep upthe hard work ♥
Thank you, I will
did you go looking for the other hive?
I haven’t yet but I may go look for them this weekend.