Like your channel updates! I made 5 log hives with legs this winter. I’m a beekeeper but thought this would be a great way to catch swarms and try something new. The only thing I’m going to buy are new queens for the genetics and split my hives.
Awesome news. Are you going to leave them do their own thing and not open the logs? If you get some time send me a picture of your new log hives to mackenzie @ 18bees.com Cheers.
I possibly might try a little comb honey from the bottom access port but this is more of a fun endeavor that I can catch swarms from. I’m excited to see them against traditional langstroth hives. They will have an amazing insulation factor.
Artificial diets is definitely part of the demise of commercially kept bees...even hobby beekeepers kill their own bees with "kindness"...since I went all natural 25 years ago and realized honey is bee food, I not had catastrophic losses...now I have well over 150 colonies living in boxes and logs
Yes I use a lot of cedars. Just make sure there’s no carpenter ants over wintering. They explode in numbers and run the bees out. Most common logs used are maples and oaks.
This type of beekeeping is the best feeling in the world and when you get to “take a bite” to this wild aged honey you’ll never go back. ❤ Do you have a beehive?
@@18Bees I don't have a hive yet, but I've been interested in bee keeping for years. I was put off by the chemical laden and invasive conventional methods, and have been searching for better ways to do it before jumping in...which lead me to your channel.🙂
@@fionnaitsradag5152 good point about the bears. Would make for an excellent experiment though! They would definitely do better in a thick walled log that breathes.
If you don't buy bees, and you just let them come naturally... Could I encourage them by pouring beeswax into my new, unused log hive? Or do you have any other ways of attracting them?
I don’t do anything with the interior or using bait. I just let them turn up or if I get a Swarm call I’ll bring the Swarm and put them in the log. Which part of the country are you in?
That aged honey at the end looks amazing. Another awesome video!
Thank you. Give it a try. It’s practically free to set up.
Oh my gosh, those combs are gorgeous! 🤩
Loved the non interference you expressed in this video, I wish more Beekeepers would take the same attitude. That honey at the end looked amazing!
Amen brother. I have a lot on new and third year beekeepers taking on log hives and leaving the bees alone.
Ohh I can’t wait! I have my logs picked setting them up! 🌼
Great news. You’ll have to email me pics when you’re done. Good luck.
Like your channel updates! I made 5 log hives with legs this winter. I’m a beekeeper but thought this would be a great way to catch swarms and try something new. The only thing I’m going to buy are new queens for the genetics and split my hives.
Awesome news. Are you going to leave them do their own thing and not open the logs? If you get some time send me a picture of your new log hives to mackenzie @ 18bees.com Cheers.
I possibly might try a little comb honey from the bottom access port but this is more of a fun endeavor that I can catch swarms from. I’m excited to see them against traditional langstroth hives. They will have an amazing insulation factor.
Artificial diets is definitely part of the demise of commercially kept bees...even hobby beekeepers kill their own bees with "kindness"...since I went all natural 25 years ago and realized honey is bee food, I not had catastrophic losses...now I have well over 150 colonies living in boxes and logs
Wow that’s awesome mate. BTW I love that “beekeepers kill their own bees with kindness". I’ll definitely be using that one.
Really nice!!! Thanks!
Cheers brother.
I can’t wait to try this!
hey! great talking with you earlier! send me some pics and vids when you get your log hive up and running.
@@18Bees will do!
Nice looking log there. Do you try to use cedar logs when you are able to?
Yes I use a lot of cedars. Just make sure there’s no carpenter ants over wintering. They explode in numbers and run the bees out. Most common logs used are maples and oaks.
I just want to take a bite. LOL!
This type of beekeeping is the best feeling in the world and when you get to “take a bite” to this wild aged honey you’ll never go back. ❤ Do you have a beehive?
@@18Bees I don't have a hive yet, but I've been interested in bee keeping for years. I was put off by the chemical laden and invasive conventional methods, and have been searching for better ways to do it before jumping in...which lead me to your channel.🙂
@@18Bees I'm in Eastern WA, so harsh long winters and bears could be issues.😅
@@fionnaitsradag5152 good point about the bears. Would make for an excellent experiment though! They would definitely do better in a thick walled log that breathes.
If you don't buy bees, and you just let them come naturally... Could I encourage them by pouring beeswax into my new, unused log hive? Or do you have any other ways of attracting them?
I don’t do anything with the interior or using bait. I just let them turn up or if I get a Swarm call I’ll bring the Swarm and put them in the log. Which part of the country are you in?
@@18Bees Im in canada bc
@ Thanks so much for the tips
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Nice!