The algorithm brought you to me today. Glad to begin seeing how you manage your bees. I'm in western Washington with a damp moderate winter. Average winter temperatures are low 40's F. Occasionally we get single digits F. I will look forward to seeing the updates and will start on your previous videos
I have been waiting for you to get your Winter set up running, I have learnt a lot about hive Wintering in more extreme climates. Thank you very much.👍Blessed Days...
Etienne i could not live there I hate snow and cold. I hope your bees do good. how many hives do you have going into winter. Why would the temputure go up when u add a pollen patty. The insulation on the top is that R 10 for each piece that would make it r R 40 have 4 pieces on there. 1 piece is R10 where I live. That is really nice. Thanks I enjoyed your video have a Blessed week
@@framcesmoore once the bees get access to a protein source, it will trigger a number of the winter bees into becoming nurse bees and the whole colony will start rearing brood. They will start heating up the nest to 35C to allow the queen to start laying eggs. Winter core temperatures is around 20C. Once brooding starts it goes up by 15C. This is the reason highly vented and low insulation colonies are at a higher risk of starvation if cold weather drags on in spring.
I live in the Yukon, when I watch beekeeping videos from other beekeepers I go to their channel and check their about section to see if they bothered providing info and to see if it relates or not. My goal is help share the science and drivers that will help our bees through the winter.
I have been using a bunch of broodminders for almost 10 years now. Google Broodminder sensors. The temperature only provides most of the info you need. The TH model adds humidity but may not be as useful. If you run "hot hives" no top ventilation with >R20 on top you will have an RH% of between 65 to 80% at 20C.
“Should’ve done it before, but time is constraint.” Wow, the story of my season. Thanks for sharing the extreme north experience Etienne.
This year I ran my colonies with minimal inspections and management and I produced more honey than usual (what gives!!).
@@etiennetardif 😂😂😂
The algorithm brought you to me today. Glad to begin seeing how you manage your bees. I'm in western Washington with a damp moderate winter. Average winter temperatures are low 40's F. Occasionally we get single digits F. I will look forward to seeing the updates and will start on your previous videos
Glad to hear!! Always happy to share. More info and sharing at facebook.com/groups/yukonbees
Such a beautiful area.👍Nice little cluster of bees right there.
When people ask me what I do in the Yukon, I tell them " I live"!!!
I have been waiting for you to get your Winter set up running, I have learnt a lot about hive Wintering in more extreme climates. Thank you very much.👍Blessed Days...
Glad you found the video helpful. Wintering is a challenging part of beekeeping, but with the right setup, your bees can thrive.
Looks beautiful
that's some cold beekeeping
Not yet!! It was -22 C this morning but once the real cold sets in.... the bees will really hunker down and keep things steady with very high CO2.
Etienne i could not live there I hate snow and cold. I hope your bees do good. how many hives do you have going into winter. Why would the temputure go up when u add a pollen patty. The insulation on the top is that R 10 for each piece that would make it r R 40 have 4 pieces on there. 1 piece is R10 where I live. That is really nice. Thanks I enjoyed your video have a Blessed week
@@framcesmoore once the bees get access to a protein source, it will trigger a number of the winter bees into becoming nurse bees and the whole colony will start rearing brood. They will start heating up the nest to 35C to allow the queen to start laying eggs. Winter core temperatures is around 20C. Once brooding starts it goes up by 15C. This is the reason highly vented and low insulation colonies are at a higher risk of starvation if cold weather drags on in spring.
Do you have a top entrance for ventilation and something to absorb moisture. Merci
No I don't just the bottom entrance!! de rien!! :)
How long does "winter" last for your bees?
7 to 8 months - Check out my new Bee Weather App. www.patreon.com/posts/bee-weather-app-117539784?Link&
Is that 7-8 months the period from last to first significant breeding?@@etiennetardif
@ broodless by mid September and no brood until mid/lateApril. I add pollen patties late March to start earlier. 1st pollen in May usually
We're exactly are you,,, it would help if these videos gave there general area ,, to see if it would work for others ,,
I live in the Yukon, when I watch beekeeping videos from other beekeepers I go to their channel and check their about section to see if they bothered providing info and to see if it relates or not. My goal is help share the science and drivers that will help our bees through the winter.
Are these sensors available to purchase?
I have been using a bunch of broodminders for almost 10 years now. Google Broodminder sensors. The temperature only provides most of the info you need. The TH model adds humidity but may not be as useful. If you run "hot hives" no top ventilation with >R20 on top you will have an RH% of between 65 to 80% at 20C.
@@etiennetardifthank you. I use broodminders but couldn't quite confirm if that's what they are. Love seeing the data.
Thank you.