Hello, and thank you! I fluctuate between 30 and 50 colonies throughout the year. I try to overwinter at least 20 strong hives and 15 nucs. But then in spring, the nucs that aren't sold are moved into hives, and the Overwintered hives are generally split in may to stop swarming. Hope that explains why I can't give a definitive number.
I haven't ever used any chemicals to clear the bees. I know there's some out there that are perfectly safe to use, but I try not to use anything extra unless I need to.
Hello, and thank you! I fluctuate between 30 and 50 colonies throughout the year. I try to overwinter at least 20 strong hives and 15 nucs. But then in spring, the nucs that aren't sold are moved into hives, and the Overwintered hives are generally split in may to stop swarming. Hope that explains why I can't give a definitive number.
Fortunately, it isn't. It's a side business but isn't especially profitable. I mainly do it to help pay for my environmental projects really. I'm hoping to turn it into a full-time job, but for now, it just helps me improve the area around me
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Great video..how many colonies do you have?
Hello, and thank you! I fluctuate between 30 and 50 colonies throughout the year. I try to overwinter at least 20 strong hives and 15 nucs. But then in spring, the nucs that aren't sold are moved into hives, and the Overwintered hives are generally split in may to stop swarming.
Hope that explains why I can't give a definitive number.
Thats cool, never seen one before.
Thank you. There's a few different types of refractometer out there. Make sure you get the right type if you're trying to get one
@@MystTreeHoney cheers.
Wanted to ask you, have you ever used benzaldehyde to clear the bees down into the lower boxes?
I haven't ever used any chemicals to clear the bees. I know there's some out there that are perfectly safe to use, but I try not to use anything extra unless I need to.
@@MystTreeHoney ah, OK. It is natural, almonds have it, I'm going to try chewing Almonds when I go in the hives to mask my breath, see how that works.
That's an idea. I brush my teeth just before I inspect. They don't like minty breath
Hi great video, how many hives do you have?
Hello, and thank you! I fluctuate between 30 and 50 colonies throughout the year. I try to overwinter at least 20 strong hives and 15 nucs. But then in spring, the nucs that aren't sold are moved into hives, and the Overwintered hives are generally split in may to stop swarming.
Hope that explains why I can't give a definitive number.
@@MystTreeHoney fantastic I’m currently on 15 but want to build to 25-30 next season
My only advice is to buy twice as much equipment than you think you need. Honestly, it goes silly at swarm season.
@@MystTreeHoney That’s great, thank you. Is this your full time job now?
Fortunately, it isn't. It's a side business but isn't especially profitable. I mainly do it to help pay for my environmental projects really. I'm hoping to turn it into a full-time job, but for now, it just helps me improve the area around me