When Bob said in his video he was selling and you said you were buying in yours I was putting 2 & 2 together for sure. Those will be some awesome genetics to add to your apiary! Looking forward to watching you grow this year!
Nathan, thanks for the great video. It's a good lesson I can take to heart, set clear goals and work backward, do the math to see what's required for the desired outcome. Maybe don't fly by the seat of my pants and see what happens like usual haha. You're wise in this decision to buy bees to grow. I think.., I Bought 25 last year in the fall and just keep hoping ive done enough growing and learning in the past few years that its not a futile endeavor. ( Every time i think about having bought more colonies I'm reminded of Bob's video where he talks about people buying lots of colonies, then he sees them 5 years later trying to sell good used equipment..). Thanks for the inspiration. Good luck this season in reaching your goal!
I wondered the same thing last week when he was talking about not being able to make his numbers this year and then seeing the video of Bob selling some bees. Made me wonder lol.
Yeah got stung several times myself, have had a tick and now poison ivy and one apparently queenless hive or a poorly mated queen from last year puttering out and now 10 days of temps in only the 40's and below freezing at night. Ggrrr! First bee class of the season went well - learning up 10 more newbees.
Not sure if you have heard about peppermint candy and you probably have. I tried it and it works. I bought some starburst peppermint and crushed it to a granular/powder, that way the bees cant carry it out as fast. Sprinkle it on top bars and in corners of box and see if this works for you it does work for me.
Thank you for the vlogs! So informative hearing your thinking on different issues. This is my 3rd year as a hobbyist and i hope to expand to full time one day. This series has been invaluable 🤙🤙
What a comfort to buy bees from someone you know had taken good care of his bees. Will you be putting them in some new yards or filling up ones you already have? These new bees are carni x Caucasians? Seems like Bob doesn't put up with mean bees.
Russ, he’s one of the only people I would buy bees from. I’ll be using some for drone flooding yards, starting a new yard, and filling up an existing yard with these.
SHB: try the peppermint candies method! One peppermint on top of the frames, in 2 opposite corners. Just for the bottom box. Drives away the SHB like you wouldn't believe. Try it...
@@alhambraorchardapiary4882 If you go into each hive, this takes just seconds. How long does it take to unwrap 2 peppermint candies (like you get from Sonic)? Is there any other method that's faster?
@@tonyandric4380 the peppermint candy is a big help, we done it and had good results. Since then we have started using peppermint extract and eucalyptus oil mix and that is far more superior in controlling hive beetles. We deal with infestations not just a few hive beetles. 2oz bottle of peppermint extract 0.5ml of eucalyptus oil Mix the eucalyptus oil in the peppermint extract and shake well. Apply with a syringe and a needle along the top rails and the box. If this is confusing, we have a short of doing the application.
@@alhambraorchardapiary4882 we apply it about every 10 days due to the amount beetles we deal with but if you have low numbers every 2 weeks should be fine. Be liberal with it don't skimp, lay a good healthy bead on both sides all the way across. It doesn't take but a few seconds to run, you want it to soak into the wood.
I’ve rarely had an issue just taking a nuc and putting it directly into a queenless hive queen and all. We’ve been seeing reports of swarms since end of February. Had a hive Friday(3/15) that was bearding. Upon inspection it had several swarm cells started. Ended up doing an artificial swarm and we’ll see what happens. I’ve been doing splits since the first week of March. Starting OA on those splits this week. Fingers crossed I get most of my queens back. If I don’t I’ll just plug a nuc in 🤷🏻♂️
Best of luck on your growth goals for the year Nathan. With all due respect to ROB Manley, I would suggest that there are revenue opportunities available today that weren't there previously. Currently, I'm running about fifty colonies of my own, have five annual management contracts, and am making a fair living, working full time as a beekeeper, with potential to grow with my efficiency and creative revenue generation.
@@deeprootstexas If I lived in Texas, you bet that would be part of my business model, but Colorado doesn’t do that kind of thing. We get a lot of folks who move here from Texas asking beekeepers about it.
Bryan, you are right. Making and selling candles, pollen, propolis tincture, creamed honey, hot honey and on and on. Don't know if Nathan would have enough time to run 200 hives plus make and sell these extra items. I know a lady that runs 70 hives and markets honey and cosmetics and wax stuff and makes a decent living.
I’m in a similar position in wanting to go full time. I’ve got about 50 now and want to be up to at least 100 before winter. It’s hard to keep the costs down when you’re increasing.
How many hives on average do you keep in each yard. I'm just geting started. I have 9 hives now and would like to get to 20 or more. Permetherin is the best.
With your high nuc loss do you think it could have been different if you had overwintered in deeps? I notice with your feeders they only had 8 frames, and I'm curious if 8 full deep frames would have worked better since they can hold more food.
I overwinterd 10 in those jester (if that's a name).. that plastic cardboard 5 frames that you have to put together.. didn't touch or watch them all winter..since September. Went to see them a couple of weeks back.. 9 were about to explode, 1 was full of wax moths. They were pushed all together and had styrofoam over the top.. that's it. I think the key was that I didn't bother them in any way. They all had young queens and the winter wasn't very cold.
Ha Nathan I for got your location, what is your state, I enjoyed your video I am still thinking about your last 1video, about coloney growth. I am in Virginia, our main flow starts in may but we do get some a little now and april, I have several hives ,hives that are 7 frames of capped brood, I am having a hard time understanding the chart you showed us, if the main flow is in may should I remove frames from them hives and give them to the hives with 3-5 frames of capped brood I am in honey only I do not want to split or sale bees. Thanks.
I’m in TN. There are a lot of swarm management strategies. Pulling sealed brood away from colonies that are too big too early is one. Splitting is another. You’ll have to decide on your strategy.
Putting in those hours Nathan! No substitute for hard work! Great video!
Thanks Ashby!
When Bob said in his video he was selling and you said you were buying in yours I was putting 2 & 2 together for sure. Those will be some awesome genetics to add to your apiary! Looking forward to watching you grow this year!
Thanks!
Yes I seen it coming as well.. must of been good deal way Bob wasn't worried about them beeing stuffed..
Lol I put those two dots together as well 🤣🤣🤣
Nathan, thanks for the great video. It's a good lesson I can take to heart, set clear goals and work backward, do the math to see what's required for the desired outcome. Maybe don't fly by the seat of my pants and see what happens like usual haha. You're wise in this decision to buy bees to grow. I think.., I Bought 25 last year in the fall and just keep hoping ive done enough growing and learning in the past few years that its not a futile endeavor. ( Every time i think about having bought more colonies I'm reminded of Bob's video where he talks about people buying lots of colonies, then he sees them 5 years later trying to sell good used equipment..). Thanks for the inspiration. Good luck this season in reaching your goal!
Thanks!
Great thumbnail !
I didn’t think you’d mind Bob! 😉
You lucky dog I knew u was the one they are nice boxes bees just every thing, U did good nathen I am glad for you. Bob is the best.
I wondered the same thing last week when he was talking about not being able to make his numbers this year and then seeing the video of Bob selling some bees. Made me wonder lol.
Mine were singles. Bob sold a group of doubles a week before.
@@DuckRiverHoney what do u get for ticks they are bad here i always used off and get ticks anyway thanks
Permethrin on clothing, not skin. Sawyer brand works.
Great video Nathan! Bees are looking good, and very informative video! Thanks for sharing and posting! Have a great day :)
Thanks!
Great video! Excited to see how bobs bees do for you
Thanks!
Nice one mate! Heres to a good season.
Thanks Aidan!
Awesome,,, same here early to bed early to rise
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Very nice video. Exciting start to the season!
Thanks!
Great video, wish you the best with your new bees.
Thanks!
Yeah got stung several times myself, have had a tick and now poison ivy and one apparently queenless hive or a poorly mated queen from last year puttering out and now 10 days of temps in only the 40's and below freezing at night. Ggrrr! First bee class of the season went well - learning up 10 more newbees.
Good luck this year. Don't get discouraged, there are a lot things to learn but it is fun and challenging.
Thanks Nancy, good luck this season!
Not sure if you have heard about peppermint candy and you probably have. I tried it and it works. I bought some starburst peppermint and crushed it to a granular/powder, that way the bees cant carry it out as fast. Sprinkle it on top bars and in corners of box and see if this works for you it does work for me.
Glad to see you’re taking the necessary steps to grow 👏🏻
Thank you for the vlogs! So informative hearing your thinking on different issues. This is my 3rd year as a hobbyist and i hope to expand to full time one day. This series has been invaluable 🤙🤙
Thanks Ryan!
What a comfort to buy bees from someone you know had taken good care of his bees. Will you be putting them in some new yards or filling up ones you already have? These new bees are carni x Caucasians? Seems like Bob doesn't put up with mean bees.
Russ, he’s one of the only people I would buy bees from. I’ll be using some for drone flooding yards, starting a new yard, and filling up an existing yard with these.
Awesome video, thanks for the update!
Hang in there looking good.
SHB: try the peppermint candies method! One peppermint on top of the frames, in 2 opposite corners. Just for the bottom box. Drives away the SHB like you wouldn't believe. Try it...
Interesting, but seems labor intensive if you have a bunch of hives.
@@alhambraorchardapiary4882 If you go into each hive, this takes just seconds. How long does it take to unwrap 2 peppermint candies (like you get from Sonic)? Is there any other method that's faster?
@@tonyandric4380 the peppermint candy is a big help, we done it and had good results. Since then we have started using peppermint extract and eucalyptus oil mix and that is far more superior in controlling hive beetles. We deal with infestations not just a few hive beetles.
2oz bottle of peppermint extract
0.5ml of eucalyptus oil
Mix the eucalyptus oil in the peppermint extract and shake well. Apply with a syringe and a needle along the top rails and the box.
If this is confusing, we have a short of doing the application.
@tonyandric4380 How long does it last though? I get into my hives, but not every week.
@@alhambraorchardapiary4882 we apply it about every 10 days due to the amount beetles we deal with but if you have low numbers every 2 weeks should be fine. Be liberal with it don't skimp, lay a good healthy bead on both sides all the way across. It doesn't take but a few seconds to run, you want it to soak into the wood.
If you ever get to many queens let me know. I need some good queens. It’s looking like a good year. Thanks for the video and information. Take care
Thanks Garry!
I’ve rarely had an issue just taking a nuc and putting it directly into a queenless hive queen and all. We’ve been seeing reports of swarms since end of February. Had a hive Friday(3/15) that was bearding. Upon inspection it had several swarm cells started. Ended up doing an artificial swarm and we’ll see what happens. I’ve been doing splits since the first week of March. Starting OA on those splits this week. Fingers crossed I get most of my queens back. If I don’t I’ll just plug a nuc in 🤷🏻♂️
Best of luck on your growth goals for the year Nathan. With all due respect to ROB Manley, I would suggest that there are revenue opportunities available today that weren't there previously. Currently, I'm running about fifty colonies of my own, have five annual management contracts, and am making a fair living, working full time as a beekeeper, with potential to grow with my efficiency and creative revenue generation.
Thanks, sounds like you’ve got a good thing going!
Are you leasing your bees out for ag exemptions? Also what state are you in?
@@deeprootstexas If I lived in Texas, you bet that would be part of my business model, but Colorado doesn’t do that kind of thing. We get a lot of folks who move here from Texas asking beekeepers about it.
Bryan, you are right. Making and selling candles, pollen, propolis tincture, creamed honey, hot honey and on and on. Don't know if Nathan would have enough time to run 200 hives plus make and sell these extra items. I know a lady that runs 70 hives and markets honey and cosmetics and wax stuff and makes a decent living.
Russ I’m trying my to do one thing really well before I add more stuff.
How do you plan on managing deeps along with your mediums for main hive bodies? I hope you have a fantastic season this year.
I’ll run them as a deep and a medium. Thanks!
How many bottles do you sell at an average retail location? Do you produce enough to keep them stocked year round?
I’m in a similar position in wanting to go full time. I’ve got about 50 now and want to be up to at least 100 before winter. It’s hard to keep the costs down when you’re increasing.
Impossible to keep costs down while growing!
How many hives on average do you keep in each yard. I'm just geting started. I have 9 hives now and would like to get to 20 or more. Permetherin is the best.
I’m setting up for 24 hives per yard.
what do u use again for ticks thanks
With your high nuc loss do you think it could have been different if you had overwintered in deeps?
I notice with your feeders they only had 8 frames, and I'm curious if 8 full deep frames would have worked better since they can hold more food.
No I don’t think so. I overwintered some in single mediums and they did just fine. The ones I lost were all really small.
I overwinterd 10 in those jester (if that's a name).. that plastic cardboard 5 frames that you have to put together.. didn't touch or watch them all winter..since September. Went to see them a couple of weeks back.. 9 were about to explode, 1 was full of wax moths. They were pushed all together and had styrofoam over the top.. that's it. I think the key was that I didn't bother them in any way. They all had young queens and the winter wasn't very cold.
Ha Nathan I for got your location, what is your state, I enjoyed your video I am still thinking about your last 1video, about coloney growth. I am in Virginia, our main flow starts in may but we do get some a little now and april, I have several hives ,hives that are 7 frames of capped brood, I am having a hard time understanding the chart you showed us, if the main flow is in may should I remove frames from them hives and give them to the hives with 3-5 frames of capped brood I am in honey only I do not want to split or sale bees. Thanks.
I’m in TN. There are a lot of swarm management strategies. Pulling sealed brood away from colonies that are too big too early is one. Splitting is another. You’ll have to decide on your strategy.
So are you going to stay in medium or gonna transition into deeps. Best wishes on your goals
I prefer only having one standard box, frame, bottom board, and top lid size.
We are already getting swarms in Arkansas
Yikes!
I thought you bought all them double deeps 😁
Nope different load. Bobs selling a lot of bees this spring.
Hey Nathan what's your elevation
Around 700 ft.
North Central AR here around 500 to 800 depending on which hill your on 😁. You bout ready to start grafting?
Hoping to start this week. Be cold tomorrow but then warming up.