A Rainy Day At Blue Ridge Honey Co

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  • @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog
    @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog ปีที่แล้ว +28

    “Can you work on Sunday”
    With a damnit look in her happy eyes, “yes I can”
    LOL HA HA HA , split season

  • @ThatBeeMan
    @ThatBeeMan ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love that you include the crew in your videos, Bob. We get a sense of connection with your people as a result. It also shows how much value and respect you have for those who keep the wheels turning.

    • @bub1683
      @bub1683 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like it to.

  • @allsmilz7234
    @allsmilz7234 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing interesting content Bob🐝👍🇺🇲

  • @stevesoutdoorworld4340
    @stevesoutdoorworld4340 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Bob for sharing your operation and the great HAPPY crew! Love it!😁

  • @TexasBeekeeper
    @TexasBeekeeper ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Always look forward to your video on Sunday morning.
    It's become a Sunday morning ritual for me.
    Happy beekeeping season!

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks and the same for you.

  • @CELOCKSAFE
    @CELOCKSAFE ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are such a great boss and have such an awesome crew!

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, I feel blessed to have our current crew. Never a dull moment.

  • @hootervillehoneybees8664
    @hootervillehoneybees8664 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought some 40+ old Cypress suppers never been painted. They turned dark but no rot at all.. bought 800 suppers off commercial operations 2.00 and 5.00 each nice having all that drawn comb.. mostly done comb works great for honey not so great for brood

  • @danbrewer
    @danbrewer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love seeing your workshop!

  • @lenturtle7954
    @lenturtle7954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We used to use red barn paint it was inexpensive .
    No one knew bees didnt see red .
    And some used aluminum paint it was filthy to touch .
    We graduated to white and shades of yellow which were made buy adding white to the yellow as the gallon got low .
    Painted white are so neat and clean looking it shows pride in what you do 🎉

  • @gwenyngruffydd
    @gwenyngruffydd ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I enjoy these videos just as much as the Beekeeing ones!

  • @kylelieb2977
    @kylelieb2977 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Bob. I'd appreciate a short video on those jigs that you're to put together the supers, if you happen upon another rainy day in the shop :) You are doing a wonderful thing sharing your wisdom with the rest of us.

  • @dannywalden457
    @dannywalden457 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great seeing you on Saturday Bob, what an awesome group of people working for you at Blue Ridge Honey Co. Thanks for taking the time to say hello Sir.

  • @russellkoopman3004
    @russellkoopman3004 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always tidbits of great ideas in your videos. Thanks Bob. Have a great week.

  • @timmorris7022
    @timmorris7022 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such dedicated employees .Your products reflect the hard work .The honey is always where you say it’s from and the taste is consistent .Good stuff always.

  • @wpankey57
    @wpankey57 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always find it interesting to see the crew at their various tasks.

  • @lagrangebees
    @lagrangebees ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is getting me excited to get started beekeeping again. Now if all that Canadian snow would melt! ❄🐝

  • @eddybarker5072
    @eddybarker5072 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rainy days in the shop. You have such a great crew Bob!

  • @cliff4695
    @cliff4695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned its way faster to spray paint the boxes, put it on a little thick, and go back with a brush. Saves a ton of time with dipping th3 brush every 10 seconds

  • @dragangolic6515
    @dragangolic6515 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good organization, good crew good music...

  • @gregcundiff
    @gregcundiff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. Binnie, thank you for showing dedication and commitment to your employees, those qualities are how to get and retain good people. It is easy to see they respect you and they all seem interact with you like you would expect from close family, that is not very prevalent in todays workforce.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, we're lucky to have them.

  • @KajunHomestead
    @KajunHomestead ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It must be awesome to have a huge crew, but at the same time I bet it’s stressful to keep everyone busy. Looks like you have it under control with a great crew.

  • @dadu63
    @dadu63 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your videos. I have learned so much from blue ridge honey crew. Thanks again Bob! I really appreciate yall educating us on different methods of beekeeping. Gotta get back up there for a visit real soon.

  • @MerrittHoney
    @MerrittHoney ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great idea with the feed bottles! You always make me feel like a rookie! Lol.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Ron. With your experience I would hardly use the word rookie.

  • @dritch2472
    @dritch2472 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great crew you got there.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      We're lucky to have them. 👍

  • @michaelfike7542
    @michaelfike7542 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Swarm season is here for me caught my first 1 yesterday almost 3 weeks early for me.❤️🐝👍

  • @danbrewer
    @danbrewer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the white boxes. Unfortunately we have to camouflage ours so they don’t get stolen so white is no good 😢

  • @taddrienstra7247
    @taddrienstra7247 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    On painting, use the sprayer to put the paint on, then brush/backroll to mash it into all the cracks. This will increase your speed drastically and lower costs. As a contractor we do this all the time.

    • @christopherw4527
      @christopherw4527 ปีที่แล้ว

      agree 100% Now that I sub my painting out, I tell all painters to back roll all walls or no job.

  • @frankslaman3950
    @frankslaman3950 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    2 extra queens? It’s a nine hour drive, but I’m on my way.😝

  • @miloudbouchefra200
    @miloudbouchefra200 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bob is the man I aspire to be, god bless you.

  • @tamasholczinger2368
    @tamasholczinger2368 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When she say : yes i can ! 🥰🐝

  • @capebee4839
    @capebee4839 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here in South Africa, we mostly just dip in parifin wax
    Cheap pine boxes last about 15 years without retreatment
    We also use it as a method of sterilization after an AFB infection
    We dip at 160 C for 20 minutes
    If you dip at a lower temperature, you have to redip after a few years
    Basically it boils out all the moisture in the wood and sucks in the wax.
    Can use the hive the next day
    And no residue

  • @conradriffle8262
    @conradriffle8262 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bob we find it's better up here in Ohio if we paint our boxes dark brown or green for heat in colder weather. However sitting boxes where the get evening shade help over heating in Summer. I Fog my hives with OX on warm days in January and February kills most all mites in my hives. Did so last year and my inspector found zero mites in my hives June 7 th inspection.

  • @brucesouthernsassapiaries8316
    @brucesouthernsassapiaries8316 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rainy days can be nice but sure makes it hard to do splits or graft queens. My son and I ran up to Hiawassee at the end of last week to throw in two rounds of grafts between weather systems. Thanks for the video Bob!

  • @Goochieman
    @Goochieman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a thought what we do with houses. We spray and then have a helper following with a roller to roll the paint in/ get it more even, and also texture. Spraying is a lot faster but depending on the paint gun you have to get your gun to put it on thick or multiple layers if you have a paint room you can paint it let it dry and do a second thin coat

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. We have done that outside.👍

  • @davidpook5778
    @davidpook5778 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The piping queens!

  • @nancynolton6079
    @nancynolton6079 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Praying you all stay safe down south with all those tornados.

  • @mikep4514
    @mikep4514 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a happy work crew there!

  • @swordfishkind2704
    @swordfishkind2704 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ist rain here also today.
    The beehive seller here kan learn from you to make good stuff.
    Here wand to sell mutch as possible
    En cheap materials en still very expensive
    I wish you a good bee year. A lot of honey en healthy bees. Also for te beekeeper
    Greeting from Belgium

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and greetings to you.

  • @markbooth8458
    @markbooth8458 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Bob. I'm like y'all lol I needed to work my bees yesterday and I couldn't because of the weather. So today I is a lot better day. I have do work all of them today.

  • @DooleyBFR
    @DooleyBFR ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It Might Be Awkward or mabe weird. haha. But it would seem perfectly Normal to me. And probably alot of others. That could show up for work at Bobs one Morning And take right off! Watch youall so much! And Have Been Very Blessed To Have Met Some Of Youns! Love Youall! Thanks Bob for Keepin on Keepin on! Im gettin better at holdin my smoker with my legs now! Best Place fer Me Too! or is it as well. Idk. You know how non Hillbillies Sound funny! God Bless youall and your Bees!!!

  • @kvadrad1
    @kvadrad1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful crew, positive attitude...love it. How many employees do you have?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      22 and I'm lucky to have them.

  • @BamBam001
    @BamBam001 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @brucesnavely3603
    @brucesnavely3603 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad you show hand painting. I like it much better too. Do you roll paint on with paint rollers after you hand paint the hand holds? If you dip them in copper nap, don't they last a long time?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We use the roller after doing the hand holds and corner joints and yes copper nap does help a lot.

  • @JeromeBeeFarm
    @JeromeBeeFarm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Bob I noticed they weren’t gluing the box joints on assembly. Maybe I missed it. What’s your thoughts on gluing the joints. Thanks for your videos. Always enjoy watching your team in action.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We always glue boxes cut with a rabbit joint extra well but rarely glue boxes with a finger joint and have had good luck with both.

  • @RyanMcDonnough
    @RyanMcDonnough ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you thought about coating the end grain and upper/lower surfaces with TiteBond 3?
    I just started doing it and, so far, I like it. I think it’ll really help seal the end grain and prevent the upper/lower surfaces from rotting

  • @MrJengish
    @MrJengish ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful

  • @dianetaylor6751
    @dianetaylor6751 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a lot of queens!!!! I guess I am a sinner then. Hives here are every color imaginable. I just breeze thru the mis-tint isle at Menards and grab expensive paint marked down 80%. Add graffiti at will too... flowers and such. At the end of last season I flung whatever color paint at the boxes in a modern art moment. Better than a tie dyed shirt! Just gotta let the girly girl side out once in a while.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Diane. I once had an old commercial beekeeper comment on my boxes that were multicolored. He laughed and said I don't think the bees mind at all. 👍

  • @Zarealy
    @Zarealy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know Bob, working on Sunday is a borderline sin. Lol. We have to make hay while the sun shines.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree but sometimes you do what you have to do. 😎

  • @SteveDratwa
    @SteveDratwa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    horse with no name ,,,,,,jammin

  • @joekuder
    @joekuder ปีที่แล้ว

    over time painted wood expands and contracts which opens the grain and defects allowing moisture into the wood and the paint helps to hold that moisture which accelerates the opening of the grain

  • @leonardofabiopaulon5224
    @leonardofabiopaulon5224 ปีที่แล้ว

    60's music ❤

  • @ronaldlassiter4863
    @ronaldlassiter4863 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Bob, Do you remove the entrance reducers in spring ?Thank you for your help & videos.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi Ronald. We generally don't use entrance reducers on established colonies and only use them on very small colonies and we do remove them once the nights warm up.

  • @lomavistabeeco
    @lomavistabeeco ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I wanted to feed back honey to my bees, what ratio of water per gallon of honey would you suggest? Would it be the same 50/50 ratio as what you did with honey bears?

    • @russellkoopman3004
      @russellkoopman3004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He said 50/50.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, but keep in mind it will ferment quickly so it needs to get used fast.

  • @beskidzywieckipasieka9652
    @beskidzywieckipasieka9652 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🏻👏🏻

  • @t0ksimir
    @t0ksimir ปีที่แล้ว

    paraffin wax dip and while they are hot water based paint, they dry instantly and you can paint 2 layers (more if want) without waiting

  • @lloydelliott5993
    @lloydelliott5993 ปีที่แล้ว

    We had -25 c (-13f) last night here in Saskatchewan so we can’t do anything else BUT work in the shop. Still waiting for that break into spring weather.

  • @BeeOleg1890
    @BeeOleg1890 ปีที่แล้ว

    Селіна схожа на мою дочку.👍💯🇺🇦

  • @rodrigogabrecht7945
    @rodrigogabrecht7945 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🤗💝

  • @IDVDalot
    @IDVDalot 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So do you make your boxes to sell too? Or are they just for yourself

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We do sell nucs and single story colonies.

  • @JWMize
    @JWMize ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, Bob. I assume you don’t dip your cypress boxes in copper napthenate. Are you switching over? Is it more cost effective?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct, I don't dip the cypress boxes. They can be more expensive so I'm not sure how the investment works out. I think I'm happy with either way.

  • @beebob1279
    @beebob1279 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bob, Have you ever done a video on the kind of paint you use on your equipment? On a rainy day, could you do that? Not how to paint them (seen those) but the kind of paint and what you are mixing it with.
    How about reviewing your jig (with measurements) for building those boxes too.
    I'm still waiting for decent weather to do an inspection. I've usually been in the hives by now at least cleaning the floor boards. Today is 61, no work, so I'll try to at least do the bottom boards.
    Have a great day.

    • @mitchelwayne5534
      @mitchelwayne5534 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The assembly jig sure would be nice.

    • @ChrisFiggatt
      @ChrisFiggatt ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s done a video about how he dips his boxes in copper naphthenate and what type of paint he uses. You can do a search for “Bob Binnie painting” and find it.

    • @adamsoutdoors
      @adamsoutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

      Oil base primer, 2 coats of latex enamel paint. He has a short video on it.

  • @pihlasalumesila
    @pihlasalumesila ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. Recommend to put five bees in the cage. Bees take care of queen bee, then she not die. 😊

  • @andrewk1191
    @andrewk1191 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Bob. Would you recommend 3 grams of OA for a 6 frames colony (started a week ago from 3lb packages) with eggs/larvae still open?
    Your answer is appreciated. Western Mass

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If the they are in a ten frame box I would say yes.

    • @andrewk1191
      @andrewk1191 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bobbinnie9872 yes they are. Thank you!!!

  • @AdamWStrickland
    @AdamWStrickland ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perhaps it is more economical to not paint them in California... I think it may be a different story for northern climates.

    • @dwightweese3577
      @dwightweese3577 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. Medford, OR is less humid in the summer compared to Georgia

  • @wadeturner2665
    @wadeturner2665 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bob, or anyone else who might know, are you cutting your own hive body parts? I know several suppliers carry cypress hive bodies but they are all using rabbitted corner joints not finger joints. If you are purchasing those can you share who the supplier is?

  • @BeeOleg1890
    @BeeOleg1890 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙋🇺🇦🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

  • @yassineaouri826
    @yassineaouri826 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 🙏

  • @davidryle1164
    @davidryle1164 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always look forward to your videos each Sunday, they're great, I think you should consider doing a boxed DVD set, could be a money maker. I have a question, why do you not use inner covers on your hives?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. Colonies will glue down whatever is immediately on top and inner covers provide a place to pry with a hive tool. If a telescoping cover didn't have an inner cover it would be difficult to pry it off. Our migratory lids don't have that problem. Inner covers also provide extra insulation along with a bit of ventilation if they have a notch present (not all do) which is something that is not absolutely needed in our climate. It's also cheaper without one.

  • @kevinlyons919
    @kevinlyons919 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was thinking you used oil based paint in other videos so do you have a preference of which type of paint depending on whether you are brushing or spraying the paint on?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      We always use oil base primer and finish with two coats of acrylic latex enamel.

    • @kevinlyons919
      @kevinlyons919 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bobbinnie9872 thanks!

  • @thomashanna1253
    @thomashanna1253 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please show how you requeen an entire yard.

  • @alhambraorchardapiary4882
    @alhambraorchardapiary4882 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the cypress boxes? Happy with them?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got them from a man in Tennessee. The wood is clear but it wasn't kiln dried so it has moved some and the cut dimensions were not entirely correct. They work but I'm not entirely satisfied.

  • @robertdemers5125
    @robertdemers5125 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning Bob, I’m late this morning.

  • @chuckgross6024
    @chuckgross6024 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob, would you give the dimensions of the stands your crew builds the hive boxes on? I like that idea, I build mine on my bench and it's a pain.

  • @bennywilks9367
    @bennywilks9367 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just curious... Why wouldn't a good airless paint sprayer coat those boxes well?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It doesn't push the paint into the cracks, crevices and recessed screw and nail heads.

  • @bamabeesqueens
    @bamabeesqueens ปีที่แล้ว

    How long did the hives last that are not painted? And did his boxes have box or rabbit joints?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Kevin. His boxes had both joints and I'm not sure how long they lasted.

  • @bentonbee1
    @bentonbee1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you get cypress supers?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      Albert Mast from Mast Beekeeping Supply in Tennessee.

  • @halfgrassgardener5060
    @halfgrassgardener5060 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bob, i noticed your painting the box with not CU dip. NO dip anymore?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm not sure what you saw, we only dip but we do paint primer.

  • @BBRapiary
    @BBRapiary ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello sir, just a random question do you have problem on moisture in the lid on cold weathers?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We do experience moisture on the understand of our lids at times but in our area it doesn't cause us a lot of trouble.

  • @eddielloyd13
    @eddielloyd13 ปีที่แล้ว

    What queens did you get Bob, Carnie Queens ? Hopefully this season is good. Weather is poor over here. Lots of rain fluctuating from 9c to 18c nothing is certain. I'm praying i get things done on time...checks the fondant, looks like the bees are doing fine on it. Mite count was low the last time. So treatments were effective...

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These queens are daughters of 75% Caucasian x 25% Carniolan breeder queens and are open mated with 75% Italian X 25% Carniolan.

  • @Xray.71
    @Xray.71 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s your technique for replacing a queen in a bigger hive? 2 deeps 2 supers. During a flow…. The bees are feisty…. Old queen gotta go. Thanks

  • @peopleofonefire9643
    @peopleofonefire9643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting. I live in the Blue Ridge Mts. in NE Georgia. I noticed that some employees were not wearing gloves, while handling honey combs, covered with bees. What prevents the bees from stinging their hands? They are a lot more wussy than the bees here! LOL

    • @russellkoopman3004
      @russellkoopman3004 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LOL Nurse bees are very gentle, the foragers are the ones that sting. Nurse bees are best at feeding queens so that is what is used to feed all those queens. But I'm sure they get a sting once in awhile but gloves are so clumsy for delicate work. Have a great day.

    • @rabbitofthefuture3234
      @rabbitofthefuture3234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@russellkoopman3004 Same to you my good sir.

  • @daisyshoney6021
    @daisyshoney6021 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob, do you glue your boxes?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We do glue the ones with a rabbit joints but not the ones with finger joints, although I'm guessing it would help.

    • @chuckgross6024
      @chuckgross6024 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was looking for this question myself. I tried gluing mine, what a pain in the butt. More of a mess than anything. Imo. It was nice to see Bob's crew didn't glue, I feel good about doing the same now.

  • @framcesmoore
    @framcesmoore ปีที่แล้ว

    Ha Bob great vedio when u loss the queens like that does the post office pay u back question also wen you paint your boxes I noticed u do not caulk the corners, mine rots is that because u glue them at first I did not glue but now I do really enjoy your videos they are great. Have a blessed day

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Frances. Our boxes are either dipped in copper napthanate and linseed oil or are made from cypress so rotting isn't a concern for us. The queens came overnight UPS and they will not pay us damages.

    • @framcesmoore
      @framcesmoore ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbinnie9872 wow so very sorry that is a big loss o I am so so sorry. I will keep caulking I cant dip.
      Thanks hope u have a wonderful day

  • @tomahawkmissile241
    @tomahawkmissile241 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crew- ehhhh

  • @jeffcotton2235
    @jeffcotton2235 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who pays for the box of dead queens? The buyer or the shipper/supplier?

  • @bentonbee1
    @bentonbee1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some people use silver paint? Why do you use white Bob?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      I occasionally used aluminum paint in the past but didn't have as good of service as I have had with acrylic latex enamel. I do use mostly white but any light color would work fine. Occasionally we use light yellow.

  • @koz6670
    @koz6670 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why don’t you wax dip your boxes?

  • @jeffbrooks6491
    @jeffbrooks6491 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are all the queens sold inspected before they leave the store for customer pick up?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We're using most of these for nuc production but the ones being sold are checked and prepared the morning they are picked up.

    • @jeffbrooks6491
      @jeffbrooks6491 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bobbinnie9872 Yes. That’s what I needed to know. Im picking up 30 Thursday. Preparing splits Tuesday based on those 30. Thanks.

  • @MrJengish
    @MrJengish ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to work for you and improve my level. I am a beekeeper

  • @rionijam727
    @rionijam727 ปีที่แล้ว

    Howdy Mr binnie, iv copied your hive lids but I'm on the mid east coast of Australia so much hotter, I may need a vented lid as my bees are gathering outside the door of a mid daay, what's the maximum temperature they should have?
    Thank you in advance, rio.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In hot weather we crack the lid by setting the front or rear up on the narrow cleat under the lid. We've done that with temperatures up to 105°f with decent results.

  • @dandahlberg4452
    @dandahlberg4452 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Bob, How are you liking your Caucasian queens from OS? What would you say are the main benefits you are seeing in your apiary by introducing Caucasians? Anything you don't like about them? Thanks for the time you take to educate us new beeks.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dan. I'm not sure about the meaning of OS. If you mean IS (Indian Summer Honey Farm) we've had good luck with them in our nucs and packages. They aren't totally Caucasian though. We send Chris queens to graft from that are a high percentage of Caucasian and the daughters are open mating with his outfit which is mostly Italian with some Carniolan which is a great all around mixture. For our own queens we are grafting from artificially inseminated Caucasian breeder queens and those daughters are open mated with hopefully mostly our bees and we like these the most because they are very easy to work with. No regrets so far.

    • @dandahlberg4452
      @dandahlberg4452 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobbinnie9872 By OS I meant Old Sol apiaries out of Oregon.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dandahlberg4452 I have not tried their queens so I couldn't say one way or the other.

  • @taylerrussell9088
    @taylerrussell9088 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob, who is Chris? What is the company these queens are from?

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out this video. "Florida Beekeepers Part 1: Queen Production with Chris Werner" th-cam.com/video/4ZsJ12ANbmk/w-d-xo.html

  • @franklotion8
    @franklotion8 ปีที่แล้ว

    C'mon bob ..Keep Holy The Lords Day...

  • @honeyhome7196
    @honeyhome7196 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello
    I would like to meet you .I am from Mauritius.
    Can I have contact with you please.

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      Our email address is on the "about" page.

  • @nancynolton6079
    @nancynolton6079 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bob - you may find this research finding presentation very interesting. th-cam.com/video/mAsXFPakumU/w-d-xo.html

  • @ramonperales7592
    @ramonperales7592 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Want To Purchase Your honey

    • @bobbinnie9872
      @bobbinnie9872  ปีที่แล้ว

      It can be purchased online at www.blueridgehoneycompany.com/ or you can call our store at 706 782 6722.