Urban Beekeeping for Beginners: Backyard Beekeeping using a Flow Hive Set Up | The Bush Bee Man

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  • In this episode of The Bush Bee Man, Mark is doing some backyard beekeeping. A flow hive set up is often recommended for beekeeping for beginners, especially when dealing with urban beekeeping. Watch more beekeeping how to videos here: • Moving Bee Hives at Ni...
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  • @MrKanderson223
    @MrKanderson223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    First 45 seconds and I'm saying to myself I wish I could have a beer with you

  • @awesomemccoolname7111
    @awesomemccoolname7111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Watching the guy walk through his yard slapping his sides made me smile. What a lovable goof. Found a new channel to watch.

  • @FrederickDunn
    @FrederickDunn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Well Hello Down There! It's fun to see you having to set up a Flow-Hive 2 for your wife :) She's one sharp cookie in my opinion! Wait, there's a "Flow-Club"? (';')( ';')... where's that? I wish you all the best and hope your wife enjoys tending her hive and watching the honey flow out into her jars someday in the not too distant future. Good of you to take time out of your commercial beekeeping day to set her up.

  • @pumpkinprincess1019
    @pumpkinprincess1019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I laughed so hard watching this ! Just found my new favorite channel to follow 😄😄

  • @SilverCymbal
    @SilverCymbal ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the world had 1/2 your sensibility, we would be in a much better place! Great video

  • @lacelotte7385
    @lacelotte7385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don’t have a flow hive or keep bees yet somehow found myself here watching this entire video as this bloke is as mad as a bag of wasps (or bees!) 😂 You, sir, have just gained a new subscriber

  • @seankennedy297
    @seankennedy297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Subscribed after hearing both "wonky donk" and "ruffian" used appropriately in the same sentence. Nice work!

  • @bradgoliphant
    @bradgoliphant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes, the Flow Hive is not for most commercial beekeepers, and yes, it is expensive. But I can say this because I own two Flow Hives, they are they most well made hive I have ever seen. And they make these with Cedar, which is a superior wood with a triple R-Value than pine. Yet with the Backyard beekeeper, they are the answer.
    Just saw two videos where two small commercial beekeepers invested in over 60 Flow Hives and sold all their extractors and extra equipment.

  • @seanmcguire7974
    @seanmcguire7974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was waiting for him to just turn over the cinder blocks

  • @carlos17098
    @carlos17098 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This Looks so much fun! I Hope you do an Update on this and Show the harvests

  • @bradgoliphant
    @bradgoliphant 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have two of them and LOVE, LOVE them.

  • @igaudion973
    @igaudion973 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got one! so excited

  • @DevilsAngel
    @DevilsAngel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun & Jovial guy.. ! 😄

  • @muhammadzahiruddin4222
    @muhammadzahiruddin4222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You're such a kind of funny old man 😂

  • @Dstick1Spearfishing
    @Dstick1Spearfishing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This progect should be heaps of fun, I was just taken aback how much my back yard was looking like your back yard with hives everywhere! I just had an Oh No! Moment. I just realized my wife is a lot more patient than I give her credit for. 10:41 hope no one important was there have a sky diving party LOL! They are very understanding bees, not a single roar! Isn't interesting about the angry bees vs the chilled bees and productivity. I must admit to owning 1 hive who are a little more ready to go to war, they really do load up with honey compared to the other hives, it is an interesting conundrum you can be faced with. I have kept them, as they go good, and only get up set when I rip the brood nest apart generally. ( And the guard bees do carry a grudge! I have learnt!)Bit like a wife referred to as " Pretty Special that Woman" Crikey, Duck and cover BBM! Thanks for a great laugh! Stay safe!

  • @jalitzaa.v4725
    @jalitzaa.v4725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the video!! Please post an update I’m so excited!

  • @PolitickinWithMel
    @PolitickinWithMel 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video was awesome! You’re very entertaining 🤣

  • @Eric-fl1kh
    @Eric-fl1kh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I understood several words. Thumbs up.

  • @freemanz8102
    @freemanz8102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One thing that the flow hive people recommend is to open and close the cells when installing the flow super as they may become misaligned during transport

  • @dwayneshephard2575
    @dwayneshephard2575 ปีที่แล้ว

    You rock !

  • @geckoman1011
    @geckoman1011 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Thank you darling. What the hell have you done?" 🤣

  • @cane4life758
    @cane4life758 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🤣🤣🤣Great channel .

  • @stevewynn8689
    @stevewynn8689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Flip over the cinder blocks.

  • @Darren_Nicola
    @Darren_Nicola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Why didn’t you turn the concrete blocks over 😂 ,so they are flat ,you don’t want this going tits up at some point when a leg slips in the hole 🕳 , or you can get the legs to screw on , great video though , 🇬🇧

  • @kdkurabees
    @kdkurabees 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Bee Bush man. Is this your second flow hive. Didn’t you put one in your wife’s garden some time back?
    What happened to the first flow hive? Have you still got the first one?
    David.
    KD Kurabees
    Brisbane.

  • @Showmetas
    @Showmetas ปีที่แล้ว

    Has any 1 researched if squashing bees inside the comb when u release the honey cold have a lasting effect on bees could they get scared of the comb collapsing again and not use it over time

  • @buddhstyle
    @buddhstyle ปีที่แล้ว

    Why on earth didn’t you turn the blocks so you could use the flat side? Lol. Awesome video

  • @ConcernedMushroom
    @ConcernedMushroom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So how did it go? Will there be a follow up video? PLEASE??????

  • @purpledingo4747
    @purpledingo4747 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i want some your your batch of honey , i want the giggles hahah ,

  • @NativeEarthlingAI
    @NativeEarthlingAI 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny af

  • @patcummins6036
    @patcummins6036 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Rodney Rude of beekeepers, or so he wishes!

  • @noahriding5780
    @noahriding5780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm curious what's the max number of hives you'd be able to do, risk in a city backyard?
    If you had good control and watchful, is it possible to have large numbers of hives?

    • @toadlenior
      @toadlenior 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go for it bro

  • @imCXS-zh2yt
    @imCXS-zh2yt ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder what I would sound like to an Aussie

  • @alisonshanahan1237
    @alisonshanahan1237 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Isn't fermented honey Mead?

  • @reneallen6405
    @reneallen6405 ปีที่แล้ว

    I heard that if your frames are not completely full when you harvest, you can kill numerous bees that have their heads in the combs putting nectar in.

  • @zlatkonikolic2230
    @zlatkonikolic2230 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir, I want to buy a hive for my own purposes and please write to me how much the hives cost and how to order in Europe Serbia, thank you in advance

  • @igaudion973
    @igaudion973 ปีที่แล้ว

    this guy is hilarious. an absolute nut

  • @PraeaKitten
    @PraeaKitten 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As always, I love your videos. What a gem of a wife you have! That's a most adorable patch!

  • @rhondasavva2500
    @rhondasavva2500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mark thank you for NOT bagging out Flow Hive for the cost of their hive. Yes they are expensive but so is extracting equipment. I now have 3 flows, one not painted yet( this was a gift ) 2 going well plus 4 Langstroth love have both types of hives. Great video as usual gentlemen. Highlight of my week

  • @henrybig8028
    @henrybig8028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is he from gold coast?

  • @lynnplestid2711
    @lynnplestid2711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Why not place the blocks on it’s side instead ( no holes) ?

    • @CybrosisEvolved
      @CybrosisEvolved 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I swear that was what I was thinking the moment I saw him digging..... >~

    • @sentimentalbloke7586
      @sentimentalbloke7586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally my thoughts also

    • @won2winit
      @won2winit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blame Mrs Bushbeeman, she left him and John to their own devices.....

    • @sentimentalbloke7586
      @sentimentalbloke7586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@won2winit Me thinks that perhaps it may well be a case of him trying to persuade her into bees, and less of him being the helpful hubby.

  • @spokehedz
    @spokehedz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely LOVE the red roof!

  • @KMR1776
    @KMR1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂😂😂

  • @christianbass10
    @christianbass10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im interested with his accent. Is this brit accent or ausie? ahaha could also be new zealand..

  • @TrickyTrev01
    @TrickyTrev01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Mark thanks for sharing. Love the patch work 👍👍👍🐝🐝🐝🐝

  • @johnoliver9885
    @johnoliver9885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gee thanks it’s f’n winter here in Canada that sunshine is making me cranky.

  • @michaeltobin2014
    @michaeltobin2014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job Mark, highly recommend rolling melted wax onto the Flow frames before you put them to work to encourage the girls along. The windows are only an indication of what is really happening, you need to do a frame inspection to ensure that enough cells are capped before a harvest. I think The Flowhive system is great.

  • @chilltrolig
    @chilltrolig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hos about just turning the stone on the side ffs

  • @jackiemccutcheon9048
    @jackiemccutcheon9048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Did you get honey yet from the other flow hive you set up?

  • @abecketthoneyandfreerangee2038
    @abecketthoneyandfreerangee2038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Why don’t you put the bessa block the other way so your hive bottom board don’t fall through the holes lol

  • @gd2234_
    @gd2234_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome upload! This is super helpful for prospective urban beekeepers!

  • @chrissartain5374
    @chrissartain5374 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y didnt u just lay the bricks on the flat sides 🤣🤣🤣

  • @erayachi1545
    @erayachi1545 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! I'm here early. Hope your summer is mild, at least! It's coooold here! Good luck!

  • @JM_3D
    @JM_3D 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That ending was so sweet! :)

  • @VidKatMA1
    @VidKatMA1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your Laugh makes me Happy. 🥰

  • @BeesBikinis
    @BeesBikinis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a flow hive fail video that has gotten a lot of grief. I'm not saying that aren't neat systems, but it didn't work for me. The season is so short here in Canada, plus the 8 frame brood chamber just wasn't enough space for them. By watching your video I have done everything right, and it did produce honey - but overall I don't recommend them for the price of the entire system. I'm glad I tried it and have it for "show" in my bee yard. Works well as an observatory hive.

  • @kami1725
    @kami1725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Deja vu! What about the flow hive you got last year? Any news on that?

  • @cathybaker8693
    @cathybaker8693 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you make my day,snow here tomorrow.

  • @VidKatMA1
    @VidKatMA1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Flow roof is red too. 😎

  • @boldger13
    @boldger13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bush Bee Man, approximately how many individual working hives to you have all together in your apiaries? Thank you from SW Florida, USA.

  • @VidKatMA1
    @VidKatMA1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir are So delightful. 🥰 Your Joy and Happy demeanor is so Fun. 🤣 I Love how you talk to your Girls. 🥰🐝🎶 I hope your Wife enJoys her Flow Hive and Bees. 🥰🐝✌

  • @laughceter
    @laughceter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I digress ... Love it! Don't stop digressing Mark.

  • @Psyche8D
    @Psyche8D 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm surprised you didn't get the leg kit. Adjusting the level is super easy.

  • @michaelfike7542
    @michaelfike7542 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thinking about getting a flow hive but i think I will wait until I see how they work out for you. 💕🐝

  • @heatherjolly8389
    @heatherjolly8389 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    turn the blocks on their side! gaaaaahH!

  • @shevlin2650
    @shevlin2650 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Save your extra wax comb so you can spread it on the flow frames to start them to put honey up there.

  • @rodericklong-old6263
    @rodericklong-old6263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mate do you make me laugh :-)

  • @shevlin2650
    @shevlin2650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It is a great thing for the backyard beekeeper. Not for the commercial beekeeper. If you have a small number of hives (10 or less) it is allot cheaper to go this route than to have to buy the centrifugal extractor, strainer and cleanup. the flowhive does the honey extracting, there is no strainer and the bees do the cleanup. Plus the time to acquire the same amount of honey is half if not less than the traditional method.

  • @bradgoliphant
    @bradgoliphant 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you by chance have a flow hive 2, 7 frame base you would like to sell?

  • @kathrynpavic4510
    @kathrynpavic4510 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the bees still swarm in a flow hive.

  • @crispernator
    @crispernator 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gday BBM your first comment about someone getting a queen but no bees worries me a bit as i think a some people see the flow hive and how easy it is to use and decide to be a bee keeper without doing any research at all on what is required by law and in general , now dont get your nickers in a twist everyone this would only be a small amount of people , it doesnt just occure with flow hives .I was at my local shop last week and a customer came in and started to ask the owner a lot of questions just one example was he picked up an emlock and asked whats this ? now i dont know about others but i did a lot of research into bees before i even ordered mine and i am no expert by any means but that was not the only basic question he asked which made me go away thinking hmmm and this guys going to keep bees .

  • @matthewreichel1942
    @matthewreichel1942 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do I see some sort of new bee loader back there?

  • @MatthewOgden
    @MatthewOgden 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found the africanized bees handle the desert heat better then those from north. Therefore they make more honey because they live longer and don't die in heat of day.

  • @glennegan6613
    @glennegan6613 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always entertaining but the Verroa mite comment didnt age well!!

  • @farmer998
    @farmer998 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    get a solid block under that or pick it up off it's side later

    • @rodericklong-old6263
      @rodericklong-old6263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Needs to turn the Besser blocks onto there sides so to give a flat surface to stand the Flow Hive feet onto.

  • @palma8120
    @palma8120 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good idea but. Smart marketing at selling a magic hive no work turn a tap and honey...
    Lost over 25k to afb hives to backyard beekeepers wanting magic hives then neglect and leave 😡

  • @shevlin2650
    @shevlin2650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Place your blocks on their side so you have a flat surface.

  • @mdmonir8631
    @mdmonir8631 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @kyleeats5331
    @kyleeats5331 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My bees only fly at you when you inspect them, other than that they’re pretty chill

  • @ozyprospector
    @ozyprospector 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats an over priced afb incubator 😆😆 cant believe you brought one 🙃 dont blame ya mrs for wanting one you couldnt help yourself 🤥 lol

  • @hootervillehoneybees8664
    @hootervillehoneybees8664 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Flow hive hardly for beginners . need min of 5 years experience before trying the flow hive