Your the best I've seen so far. I'm around a beekeeper for 20 years and I'm still a beginner because he didn't know or share what he knew. Thanks for all your hard work, I wish you well.
Good video Andrew. i think that I did it wrong last year when i got my bees. I fed them the full feeder when trying to get them to draw comb. They didn't draw the comb completely, just stored the syrup. Thanks for the tip. looking forward to more videos.
@@irishbee3632 ok. Any tips of how to get bees to expand and maybe get some honey this year. i have 3 hives that have got through the first winter for me. We have a lot of trees around us but no oil seed rape. I live in the country in Donegal. We are about 2 weeks behind you with the weather.
@@kevinbarron3569 the wilder the area for nectar in 3 km from apiary radius the better. You don't need rape fields as the honey from it is really tricky to harvest. Willow, Heather and sow thistles are the best nectar plants. Weather is of course crucial for the good nectar flow.
Cheers for putting this together buddy. Just starting, with zero experience. I’ve joined local bee keeping club in north n west (Donegal) No doubt this channel with be my go place to for info. Are you selling the nationals yourself?
Hello Andrew. My name is Maxim. Nice to meet you. I from Crimea and i am begginer beekeeping. I am interesting in foreign beekeepers, including Ireland. I translate your videos from russian language and post in my TH-cam channel and requires your channel. What you think about this? Thank you
I'm originally from Ukraine. There's a lot of useful info on TH-cam about beekeeping in Russian. I aim to share my knowledge with the part of the world I'm living in. I see no point doubling on info that already exists in excess. Regards
2 question, why don't you prefer frame without foundation ? as I believe putting foundation make it more artificial way, also foundation have chemicals. Also how much honey do get usually from one hive ?
thats the best beginner video i have watched, can't wait to start my own set up now, I have been looking at the Apinmaye Ergo hives, what is your opinion on these, i like the fact that they are fully insulated against the Irish weather
Great video, thanks for sharing the use of insulation board as dummy boards, I'll use that tip this year. Any advice on bringing a swarm out of a tree and into a box without climbing the tree? I've been told to use lemon grass oil? Thanks, Rob
there is a special trap for swarms on the trees, with chemicals that attracts them and they fall into the mesh. The other method is to get a box on a long enough trick and but one frame with small amount of the opened brood. It will act like the best lure for bees.They will be in the box within minutes. Regards
@@robertobalzi6287 lure or the box with brood has to be as close to the swarm as possible. 6 m is surely too high for any action, so I would say the chance of catching this one is slim.
Hi Andrew, great videos, thank you. May I ask why you choose wooden hives for your honey and only poly hives to grow the colony? Newbie - with 2 poly hives!
Thanks, Ed. I find poly better for colony speedy development but prefer wooden for honey harvesting for its natural material and durability. Regards Andrew
@@irishbee3632 thank you. May I also ask, would your double brood box National colonies be similar in size to 1 langstroth colony? (My 2 hives are langstroth)
@@irishbee3632 I’ve just watched your other video with the fabric and the two sticks under the lid! That explains my wondering about hotter weather. Love your videos and you’re information is spot on for conditions here in Ireland. Keep it up. Dave.
I think you have it wrong. If the top and bottom open- it's not ventilation, it's a draft. Strong colony will wax the top to make it airtight. I use draft only for winter to stop queen laying. In hot summer days, if ever happens, roof is insulated, so no heat comes in, and aluminium cover reflects the sun out. And spase 8 mm under crown board letting the bees ventilate over the top frames. Regards
@@irishbee3632 One other question... Did you say you don't extract honey from a polystyrene hive? I have a cedar hive and want a second one this year, thinking of trying polystyrene. Thanks.
@@DublinVideos i have large amount of timber hives, i assembling and selling them. polystyron ones using for quicker colony rising and for queen rearing, making nucs etc.
Hi Andrew, thanks a lot for making this video. I wanted to ask something though, I recently started beekeeping purely as a hobby, and have caught two swarms in through online tutorials. The boxes I've used are frameless, simple boxes where bees can make hives as they like. But I received Langstroth hive (which I ordered off course after having successfully caught some bees what should I do now! should I transfer them to Langstrogh hive or not, or keep them as it is, I am worried that if disturbed them they might run away! Thank you
@@freelancestudio9130 if you transfer any brood into your Langstroth hive the bees wont fly away. Definetely trasfer them from just a box, they will love it. Regards
Don't no will you see this but could someone explain the feeders to me I am just killing loads in it like 300 at lest and it really effected them bad ...and I have made the syrup exactly how your ment to it's not that that is the wrong
So the one whit the cup on top I wasn't told to put the cup on so think that was my mistake...I also don't no when to feed and how much bit these videos are great and helpfull I am just starting but have 10 beehives now 4 doing really good but the rest are only half full but I don't want to feed them to much it's confusing like if I over feed them it's bad
Your the best I've seen so far. I'm around a beekeeper for 20 years and I'm still a beginner because he didn't know or share what he knew. Thanks for all your hard work, I wish you well.
Absolutly perfect. Well done. I hade bees years ago in my home country. Now i am thinking to get tham in Ireland.
Great video Andrew. Cheers man!
Brilliant video, great practical info 👍
Great video Andrew. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks Andrew. Very helpful for a beginner.
Thank you for your video and all the amazing information that you gave to us:)
good video some great tips for starting the colony, never knew about putting in dummy frames to build the colony
Brilliant thank you
Fair play. Very practical advice
Hi Andrew., good luck on new season!
Great video
Wow nice vidio. Great clear communication. Nice work.
Looking forward to the next one , bee seeing you!
Excellent. Lots of useful information and some tips I've not seen before. Thank-you.
Great to see you back , looking forward to your videos .
Great advice Andrew as always looking forward to seeing more videos .
Keep the videos going Andrew, all information is good information.
Thanks Andrew. Thanks for the time you have given to it and thanks for your tips. Regards, Brian
you welcome sir :)
Great video I really enjoyed it hugs from Argentina
Thanks Andrew, please keep making these brilliant videos and we'll talk when Covid is gone.
Great video ...I'm thinking of starting a hive in County Offaly and will follow your progress !
Fair play to you lad massive respect 🙌
Brilliant 😁😁
What a great series of videos. Thank you so much for this.
Thanks for doing this am a newbie and learning a lot.
Liked it a lot! Keep talking about beekeeping!
Thanks! Will do!
“Explain ya later! “. Loving your clear delivery and good info. 👍🏻🐝
Your video was very useful. Hoping to visit Ireland for beekeeping how can I track you probably might be beneficial to both.
Good video Andrew. i think that I did it wrong last year when i got my bees. I fed them the full feeder when trying to get them to draw comb. They didn't draw the comb completely, just stored the syrup. Thanks for the tip. looking forward to more videos.
No problem. Don't hesitate to ask the questions 👍
@@irishbee3632 ok. Any tips of how to get bees to expand and maybe get some honey this year. i have 3 hives that have got through the first winter for me. We have a lot of trees around us but no oil seed rape. I live in the country in Donegal. We are about 2 weeks behind you with the weather.
@@kevinbarron3569 the wilder the area for nectar in 3 km from apiary radius the better. You don't need rape fields as the honey from it is really tricky to harvest. Willow, Heather and sow thistles are the best nectar plants. Weather is of course crucial for the good nectar flow.
Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions
Cheers for putting this together buddy. Just starting, with zero experience. I’ve joined local bee keeping club in north n west (Donegal)
No doubt this channel with be my go place to for info.
Are you selling the nationals yourself?
Yes, sure
Hello Andrew. My name is Maxim. Nice to meet you. I from Crimea and i am begginer beekeeping. I am interesting in foreign beekeepers, including Ireland. I translate your videos from russian language and post in my TH-cam channel and requires your channel. What you think about this? Thank you
I'm originally from Ukraine. There's a lot of useful info on TH-cam about beekeeping in Russian. I aim to share my knowledge with the part of the world I'm living in. I see no point doubling on info that already exists in excess.
Regards
@@irishbee3632 ok. good luck with your business
love the accent!
Great video. Very well explained.
What size is your dummy board before and after wrapping with tape please?
couple mm bigger than inner of your hive
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2 question, why don't you prefer frame without foundation ? as I believe putting foundation make it more artificial way, also foundation have chemicals. Also how much honey do get usually from one hive ?
thats the best beginner video i have watched, can't wait to start my own set up now, I have been looking at the Apinmaye Ergo hives, what is your opinion on these, i like the fact that they are fully insulated against the Irish weather
give it a go! i have never tried those! best of luck!
Regards
Love that accent, how many countries is that from😂, great video 👍👍
4 lol! thanks
Hi Andrew , May I follow you to learn beekeeping?Do you need volunteer in your farm 😀
Great video, thanks for sharing the use of insulation board as dummy boards, I'll use that tip this year.
Any advice on bringing a swarm out of a tree and into a box without climbing the tree? I've been told to use lemon grass oil? Thanks, Rob
there is a special trap for swarms on the trees, with chemicals that attracts them and they fall into the mesh. The other method is to get a box on a long enough trick and but one frame with small amount of the opened brood. It will act like the best lure for bees.They will be in the box within minutes.
Regards
@@irishbee3632 great thanks. What is the special chemical called for luring out of the tree, I dont fancy holding a stick up 6m high
@@robertobalzi6287 lure or the box with brood has to be as close to the swarm as possible. 6 m is surely too high for any action, so I would say the chance of catching this one is slim.
Hi Andrew, great videos, thank you. May I ask why you choose wooden hives for your honey and only poly hives to grow the colony? Newbie - with 2 poly hives!
Thanks, Ed. I find poly better for colony speedy development but prefer wooden for honey harvesting for its natural material and durability.
Regards Andrew
@@irishbee3632 thank you. May I also ask, would your double brood box National colonies be similar in size to 1 langstroth colony? (My 2 hives are langstroth)
@@edofarrell3186 2 national brood space volume is bigger than langstroth I imagine. Tell me how many langstroth frames in your colony?
@@irishbee3632 10 frames
Andrew, when you open your hives, the plastic always has condensation - is this OK for your bees?
And where do you get your insulation pillows?
Andrej, can I ask, have you no vents at all in the hive roofs? What happens in really hot weather? Thank you.
i use open mesh floor. top is always airtight.
@@irishbee3632 I’ve just watched your other video with the fabric and the two sticks under the lid! That explains my wondering about hotter weather. Love your videos and you’re information is spot on for conditions here in Ireland. Keep it up. Dave.
I think you have it wrong. If the top and bottom open- it's not ventilation, it's a draft. Strong colony will wax the top to make it airtight. I use draft only for winter to stop queen laying. In hot summer days, if ever happens, roof is insulated, so no heat comes in, and aluminium cover reflects the sun out. And spase 8 mm under crown board letting the bees ventilate over the top frames. Regards
@@irishbee3632 I have you now. Thanks.
Nice video, thanks. Are your bees native Irish?
i have black bees and buckfast
@@irishbee3632 One other question... Did you say you don't extract honey from a polystyrene hive? I have a cedar hive and want a second one this year, thinking of trying polystyrene. Thanks.
@@DublinVideos i have large amount of timber hives, i assembling and selling them. polystyron ones using for quicker colony rising and for queen rearing, making nucs etc.
@@DublinVideos make sure no birds or animals bite true polystyrene walls.
Hi
Andrei, tell me please where You was born? I mean your originality?
Thank you!
i was born in Ukraine, its nothing to do with beekeeping.
@@irishbee3632 Дякую!
..a warm hello from Moldova!
(Yeah.. i saw conversation with guy from Crimea..😉)
Hi Andrew, thanks a lot for making this video.
I wanted to ask something though,
I recently started beekeeping purely as a hobby, and have caught two swarms in through online tutorials. The boxes I've used are frameless, simple boxes where bees can make hives as they like.
But I received Langstroth hive (which I ordered off course after having successfully caught some bees
what should I do now!
should I transfer them to Langstrogh hive or not, or keep them as it is, I am worried that if disturbed them they might run away!
Thank you
send me some pictures on watsApp. where are you located?
@@irishbee3632 can you share your contact!
I'm from Pakistan
@@freelancestudio9130 if you transfer any brood into your Langstroth hive the bees wont fly away. Definetely trasfer them from just a box, they will love it.
Regards
Do you, by any chance, supply Hives in kit form to the UK?
unfortunately, no
Don't no will you see this but could someone explain the feeders to me I am just killing loads in it like 300 at lest and it really effected them bad ...and I have made the syrup exactly how your ment to it's not that that is the wrong
What type of feeder do you use?
So the one whit the cup on top I wasn't told to put the cup on so think that was my mistake...I also don't no when to feed and how much bit these videos are great and helpfull I am just starting but have 10 beehives now 4 doing really good but the rest are only half full but I don't want to feed them to much it's confusing like if I over feed them it's bad
@@irishbee3632 thanks for getting back to me
does the plastic sheet not cause to much condensation in the hive ?
no, with the opened mesh floor