I met you and your wife and friend today at the National Bee Expo in Louisville, KY. I just watched this video and you have finally explained the notch in a way I can understand! Thank you!
Yes tiny little nail holes or you can buy them already done from a bee supply . I also have a video on the sugar water “Feeding the bees” . Thanks for watching and subscribing.
@@BlissHoneybee Thank you! I will check out the video now. In regards to the wind air flow hole; should it line up with the entrance, or just be in the middle like you have? I'm utilizing a small entrance right now. Should I use a large or small entrance for a struggling hive? I live in Florida and winters aren't terrible but it does get cold for a few weeks.
@ Good Questions. For the first question middle is best place for the notch and facing the entrance or front of hive. The second question, the weak hive has less defensive abilities. The ability to guard against robbing or hornets etc is diminished so a smaller or smallest is best.
This was sooo helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I really appreciate how you explain things in such a clear and simple way. Keep the videos coming! I am subscribed and ready to learn! (:
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As the majority of the bees will have oriented to exiting and entering from the front it is probably more efficient for them to come / go from the same side. Also By having the entrances on the same side it helps to all guard bees to all be located in one central area and not have to be divided between opposite sides of the hive.
Good question , it’s good to keep the bee’s oriented to the one side(no unwanted bees pest, and hornets sneak in from the back) . The air flow when the notch is down would go through the center of the hive and cool the bees in the winter if the notch is in the back (they will use more resources to keep warm ). I would keep it to the front of the hive just so you know where it is as well, then slide the outer cover forward to help it vent as needed. In addition if the notch is in the back the outer cover will hide it and if you open it just with bare hands or the blue surgical gloves (like I wear) you don’t inadvertently pinch bees and get stung . Thanks for Subscribing and watching.
No no it’s not if you have no top vent and have lots of top insulation you won’t have any moisture hit the bees I use poly hives and wood I use lots of insulation and I have no issues with moisture I keep a R10 on top and R 5 on sides moisture will create on the walls I let the bees do all the venting from the 3/4 inch entrance they burn less energy are less stressed and eat way less food and I’m in Canada 6 months winter 😮
I live in Maine and have been primarily using the notch up year round for over 10 years. I have tried it down and with no ventilation at all. Insulation and no insulation. Venting versus condensing, Pretty much Everything, Just my two cents Good queen, capped honey and a good population with low mites, Keep the mites down year round and they live much better. Whatever hive configuration is more for the beekeepers state of mind. The bees don’t seem to care. I actually think the top vent is nice for honey production but I’m not entirely certain. They have done fine without it. I lost bees before and would think it was to do with the hive. It was always mites and viruses
Thanks for making this video. I've been wondering about the notch. Your explanation makes sense. SUBSCRIBED.
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I met you and your wife and friend today at the National Bee Expo in Louisville, KY. I just watched this video and you have finally explained the notch in a way I can understand! Thank you!
@@carolynday9834 It was a pleasure speaking with you. Thank you for the great comment. Hope to see you next year.
Thanks for sharing. Did not know that is why that slot is there.
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What's the top of your mason jar look like? Do you just poke tiny holes in the top?
Yes tiny little nail holes or you can buy them already done from a bee supply . I also have a video on the sugar water “Feeding the bees” . Thanks for watching and subscribing.
@@BlissHoneybee Thank you! I will check out the video now.
In regards to the wind air flow hole; should it line up with the entrance, or just be in the middle like you have? I'm utilizing a small entrance right now. Should I use a large or small entrance for a struggling hive? I live in Florida and winters aren't terrible but it does get cold for a few weeks.
@ Good Questions. For the first question middle is best place for the notch and facing the entrance or front of hive. The second question, the weak hive has less defensive abilities. The ability to guard against robbing or hornets etc is diminished so a smaller or smallest is best.
Thank you so much for sharing! I needed this info. Thanks
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This was sooo helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I really appreciate how you explain things in such a clear and simple way. Keep the videos coming! I am subscribed and ready to learn! (:
Thanks for the great comment. We are addicted to beekeeping and enjoy making the videos. Pass it on to help other beekeepers as well. Thanks for watching and subscribing and good luck with your beekeeping.
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As a new beekeeeper thanks
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Thank you.
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Thanks, folks are always focused on the new stuff, they forget how stuff used to be done.
@@rickbegeman4371 Thanks for watching and subscribing. May your honey supers be heavy.
Thanks!
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Great information. you have me as a sub
Your welcome. Thanks for watching our videos and subscribing pass it on to help other beekeepers and most of all Good Luck with the bees and hope the Honey supers are heavy .
Is there any logic to the notch front-facing opposed to rear-facing during the summer time?
As the majority of the bees will have oriented to exiting and entering from the front it is probably more efficient for them to come / go from the same side. Also By having the entrances on the same side it helps to all guard bees to all be located in one central area and not have to be divided between opposite sides of the hive.
Good question , it’s good to keep the bee’s oriented to the one side(no unwanted bees pest, and hornets sneak in from the back) . The air flow when the notch is down would go through the center of the hive and cool the bees in the winter if the notch is in the back (they will use more resources to keep warm ). I would keep it to the front of the hive just so you know where it is as well, then slide the outer cover forward to help it vent as needed. In addition if the notch is in the back the outer cover will hide it and if you open it just with bare hands or the blue surgical gloves (like I wear) you don’t inadvertently pinch bees and get stung . Thanks for Subscribing and watching.
@@BlissHoneybee thanks, appreciate the reply and advice
@@erickcarlson Your welcome
Great explanation!
Thank you
I don’t use them at all I use a flat lid
No no it’s not if you have no top vent and have lots of top insulation you won’t have any moisture hit the bees I use poly hives and wood I use lots of insulation and I have no issues with moisture I keep a R10 on top and R 5 on sides moisture will create on the walls I let the bees do all the venting from the 3/4 inch entrance they burn less energy are less stressed and eat way less food and I’m in Canada 6 months winter 😮
I live in Maine and have been primarily using the notch up year round for over 10 years. I have tried it down and with no ventilation at all. Insulation and no insulation. Venting versus condensing, Pretty much Everything, Just my two cents Good queen, capped honey and a good population with low mites, Keep the mites down year round and they live much better. Whatever hive configuration is more for the beekeepers state of mind. The bees don’t seem to care. I actually think the top vent is nice for honey production but I’m not entirely certain. They have done fine without it. I lost bees before and would think it was to do with the hive. It was always mites and viruses
Agree. Healthy bees in a parasite free environment and plenty food will survive in any hive configuration
@@Dalebees it’s still always good to know the intended use for different hive components.
Yeah there are certainly other factors. You just want to know the history and thought process behind the parts you’re working with.
@@TimothyKennedy-t5r Thanks and thanks for watching and subscribing.
@@TimothyKennedy-t5r Thanks and thanks for watching and subscribing. May your honey supers be heavy.
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Thanks for the advice will use the clip on.
I don’t like them top notches don’t like them at all