Catching Bees Like A Blind Man - Double Queen Swarm

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It seems like we get the most calls for swarms or to go eat with friends or whatever on the days when we hardly have a second to spare. This was one of those days. Sometimes the things that should be a priority take a back seat to the more fun things. I had to put work aside for a while to run out and catch this swarm but I'm glad I did. I paid off with a great swarm and two queens although one didn't survive. It's not often you get to catch two queens in one swarm of bees.
I put the box in my dad's truck and he relieved my so that I could get back to work. I can't remember if we set these bees up at his house or mine. Pretty bad when you're too busy to remember where you put your bees.
As I upload I'm singing the Blake Shelton song Honey Bee. He sounds better.

[@taze8000]

the fact that you are able to spot the queen that quickly is amazing

[@JPthebeeman]

Very good video Rooster, enjoyed it! You're getting' fancy with that camera man.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks JP. Taking the show to Hollywood! ;)

[@JPthebeeman]

Tell them I said hello :-)

[@628DirtRooster]

JPthebeeman They told me don't show up without JP.

[@thuffman44]

Beautiful box of bees... I love your channel Randy. Thank you again for spending your time doing what you do

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Tim. I appreciate all your time to watch and comment.

[@dennys9506]

Another fine video! I wanted to wait until the hubby got occupied with the TV and my son went to bed so I could watch in peace on my time last night. I fell asleep before that happened. I got up early this morning to a nice quiet house to do it. You got me with the squirrel's nest, I was like Whoa! God Bless the Queen. May She Rest In Peace.

[@628DirtRooster]

Haha I do the same thing watching channels that I like. Don't want any disturbances.

[@alexisgrunden1556]

Those old, crusty frames of comb smell like home to the bees, but if I were a bee, I'd call them a 'nice fixer-upper opportunity'. XD Congrats on the new swarm and new blood for your bees~

[@JeffHorchoff]

At least 3 of the swarms I caught this year had 2 queens in them unbeknownst to me. After getting the hive on a stand and with the one queen caged, most of the bees take off leaving only a few bees with the caged queen. You gotta love bee keeping. One of your best videos, keep em coming.

[@628DirtRooster]

You gotta get in the queen selling business.

[@kingkilo8118]

I like how they can just chill and talk with a million bees flying around like nothing

[@hoglundh]

Well produced. Thanks

[@628DirtRooster]

It would be for nothing without y'all watching. Thank you for your time.

[@julieenslow5915]

OK I have to say I have been watching and studying how you use the bucket. Your technique. Its so smooth, fast and the best I've seen on youtube! You line up your target, sweep the ladies off their feet in one double pump at the cluster, pushing the bucket up to keep them from flying out and then dropping the bucket down (while keeping it vertical) and then dumping it in the box in one move. Before they know they are mad, they smell home and start to rethink the being mad part! Its impressive!

[@628DirtRooster]

That's how I caught my wife. lol

[@raymonddumont3396]

Great vlogs and music. Blind man was funny. You're lucky to still have your dad

[@markinnes4264]

I really enjoyed your videos my friend, well done. The world needs a healthy bee population to keep on working.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks for watching.

[@kitgarvin9253]

I like the way you shot and edited this video , naming the trees and the music well done sir

[@628DirtRooster]

Thank you Kit

[@HardWayFarms]

That was cool, kinda made me miss my pop. Wish the ole man was still around!!

[@628DirtRooster]

Got to get all the time with them we can.

[@richbooth8948]

Said I a gravely announcer type voice... He is a blind man with a pickup truck and a "can do" attitude. And he is a beekeeper with determination... and a busy schedule. Together, they form a swarm recovery team "That is a way of life." Starring Wilfred Brimley and +628DirtRooster. Tune in tonight for a new episode of "Mississippi Hive-o" only on KZbin.

[@628DirtRooster]

Aw man! Now I've got to print tshirts. lol Hive-O is rolling on the scene.

[@blairbushproject]

Hive-0 is cool.

[@YovaniCarrillo]

very interesting to watch. just finished binge watching all of you videos and please continue your journey of Bee keeping. KZbin is a huge community where small channels like yours can really grow and teach people of your hubby and the nature of bees. I just subscribed and I can assure you that in no time your channel will flourish like all of your hives. good luck and have a great day. Greetings from Colorado!!!

[@628DirtRooster]

Thank you very much Yovani.

[@honeybeeasian7718]

As always, excellent work! Very nice swarm you caught there. Sad to see a queen go but at least you still have the other one.

[@628DirtRooster]

Shame all swarms don't come with a spare.

[@kevinbyrne4538]

628 Dirt Rooster just keeps improving.

[@AldenCookeTheNachoKing]

I always love watching your vids. Your channel actually got me started beekeeping. I'm now entering my second year keeping bees. Thanks for all of the awesome content!

[@628DirtRooster]

Awesome. Stick with it.

[@DerekFisherbees]

Great catch and awesome editing.

[@628DirtRooster]

Practicing like a crazy man.

[@littleninpo]

Always makes me smile, love your vids. You make everything look easy and relaxed.

[@628DirtRooster]

And the whole while I'm freaking out on the inside. ;)

[@littleninpo]

628DirtRooster You should play poker, because you don't give that off at all.:)

[@628DirtRooster]

littleninpo LOL

[@Wixxos]

But everyone would just know he's holding all the queens! :p

[@littleninpo]

+Wim miW boom boom

[@KlutzyPear]

Don't know how I came to you're channel but I really like your videos. Earned a sub

[@rchopp]

What a catch and getting the queen right away, just like a pro..

[@628DirtRooster]

Eagle eyes. lol

[@JBreit007]

I've thought about it. You wouldn't have the combs, only the honey. The combs are the most amazing part of the hive. I like the old ways best.

[@bear09871]

Caught one of my own swarms a couple of weeks ago and it had five virgin queens in it. One flew away before we could get her but we now have four more hives producing.

[@628DirtRooster]

Man that's crazy. Glad you found them.

[@LongBinh70]

Dang! Me, too. Got my first package April 9th, but since then I've managed to trap four swarms! Just hived #4 tonight, and in six days in the trap they managed

[@LongBinh70]

to draw out 6 medium frames of comb. Busy girls.

[@ParkerRoams]

I've been meaning to build one of those bucket contraptions. Cool to see it in use!

[@628DirtRooster]

I use mine a lot.

[@OkieRob]

I need to see what you built it out of so i can copy it. I've shook 4 swarms out of the same tree.

[@UnusualBeeWorks]

I haven't got a swarm call yet, but im sure enjoying watching you go. If i lived close i'd help you get them.

[@628DirtRooster]

Got two calls today. Been too busy to go get them.

[@michaeljohn8289]

Really love this channel always learn so much Keep up the good work!

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks for watching.

[@ShlisaShell]

You had me fooled with that squirrels nest. lol

[@usakiwi5222]

That was amazing to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@628DirtRooster]

So glad you enjoyed it.

[@craigleemehan]

New subscriber. Really enjoy your videos. Been binge watching them. Your production values has really improved over time (not saying they were bad before).

[@628DirtRooster]

Oh some of the old ones were like cheap horror movies. lol Deleted most of those.

[@Cheesecake-pp6vo]

hell yeah! i was wondering if you uploaded anymore i only found your channel the other day been hooked since!

[@628DirtRooster]

I try to do one a week.

[@Cheesecake-pp6vo]

Your doing a great job, amazing content! its like a Vlog that actually interesting! I've binge watched almost all of your videos haha.

[@yourpaljosh9985]

Nice video!!! Bees! Bees! their everywhere!!!

[@628DirtRooster]

Watch where you walk.

[@jdhorton1432]

Good catch! HUGE swarm!!! Yikes!

[@628DirtRooster]

Love it. :)

[@Rick78626]

Wild privet hedge = switch tree ..... "boy go out to that switch tree and grab me a limb"

[@628DirtRooster]

Everyone needs to experience a privet switch on the leg a few times.

[@albatross497]

You got em again! Nice Swarm!

[@628DirtRooster]

I'm like you. I never miss. ;)

[@albatross497]

628DirtRooster I wish that were true with me! Lol..Thanks!

[@628DirtRooster]

***** Same here.

[@miles11we]

hey nice little intro. short and sweet, so many people seem to either ignore intros or have intros that are 1/3 of the video.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Miles

[@bobbybiscotti]

So, I've discovered my new favorite channel. Keep cranking out the quality videos, brother. I love these swarm and hive removal vids. Do most of the hives you remove survive? How many hives do you have, now?

[@628DirtRooster]

They do. I only keep about a dozen.

[@sogmalukem2745]

I love your videos man. Never knew bees could be so interesting!

[@628DirtRooster]

They are pretty cool.

[@mikeries8549]

That grape vine is going to need some beefing up. Reminds me that we have a 30-year old setup like yours that needs some love. My mother insists that she can taste grapes in the fall honey. They'll work the grapes when they're bursting.

[@628DirtRooster]

One of them already died. Gotta rethink location, soil... We have scuppernongs all over the yard but we've never tried grapes before. May just not be a good region for them.

[@mikeries8549]

Don't give up yet. We've got volunteer vines popping up all over the yard. East central Illinois is good for grapes and honeybees. Lately people have been buying old farms for the old house to turn them into bed and breakfasts. The successful ones are either vineyards or orchards or both. They're starting to want pollinators too. Not interested in pollinating or I'd be all over that. You might have picked up that I'm a beekeeper. IL4996 Have been doing it since 1978.

[@628DirtRooster]

You've got a lot of years on me in beekeeping. :) In regards to the grapes I probably should take a clue from the fact that I don't know anyone who has a vineyard around here.

[@Chakfor]

Loving your videos. Have a new subscriber!

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks so much

[@TheTornadoStrikes]

Another awesome video.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks man!

[@movinon04]

great catch- would have loved to have seen a close up of the funny looking queen- maybe next time- keep those bee vids coming - blessings and huggs

[@628DirtRooster]

I should have got some good closeups. Just didn't think about it. How are the guys doing tearing down the barn?

[@movinon04]

it is done-they made short work of it- and salvaged most of the materials for future use- now the fun part comes in spare time to pull the old nails from the lumber-and start the new secret project that im not allowed to speak of-- its sometimes hard being an insider-lol- blessings

[@628DirtRooster]

Haha. Well don't spoil it for me.

[@smokymountainbeekeep]

Nice video. Huge swarm!

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Chuck. Very worth a quick drive.

[@jovanmays1888]

I love this channel

[@628DirtRooster]

This channel loves you. :)

[@lourensklopper4217]

Nice eye!!!!

[@MrGSF77]

Just a thought, When I catch a swarm I usually throw a towel on the top to gently force the bees down. Then I lift a corner of the towel so they can fan. Another thing I do is put a queen excluder "under" the super for a day or two and feed. That way when they start eating they begin to call it home.

[@628DirtRooster]

That does work great. I use a sweaty t-shirt a lot of the time since I always have one of those with me. lol Most of the time the boxes I take for swarm captures have the bottoms screwed on and I'm ALWAYS in a big hurry so I hate to take the time to separate them for an excluder. I just lock the whole colony up for 48 hours.

[@628DirtRooster]

I stuck some vinyl window screen material in my truck to use instead of a lid or t-shirt so that the ones in the air could still easily catch the scent of the colony. I haven't tried it out yet though.

[@MrGSF77]

Now that's an idea, keep us posted. Right now about the only swarms I'm having is what some folks call population control swarms. In other words they are throwing off small swarms in order to get the population down lower. I don't have a clue if there's any lick of truth in it.

[@628DirtRooster]

MrGSF77 I don't know. We just call them late season swarms. There's usually not much to them. I haven't seen a swarm in a good month now.

[@christopherbishop4339]

Love it! keep up the good work!

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks man

[@RobFarrowATV]

Was the queen a cross of some kind? Have you ever shaken a swarm out of a tree and found out they were Africanized? I remember one of your videos you were dealing with some that you thought might be! Nice catch!

[@628DirtRooster]

No Africanized around here. She may have been crossed with a horse fly. lol

[@RobFarrowATV]

LOL!

[@lonepotato7529]

your insane I'm terrified of getting stung love your content btw

[@628DirtRooster]

Glad you're watching.

[@artsyscrub3226]

i have a thesis why they washboard i feel like its to help forager bees find the sent like a lighthouse type thing. it seems to only happen when a lot of bees are coming and going it like ensuring everyone comes back with the pollen and or nectar

[@628DirtRooster]

That's not it but if you can figure it out and prove your theory you'll be famous in the beekeeping community.

[@artsyscrub3226]

haha i don't have bees ive just been watching it seems like it. i guess i'll have to get bees to see what it means.

[@Dirk3672_StupidYT]

Speaking of swarming (maybe??). Was sitting in my home workspace when I heard a bee rattling around in a recessed light (attic above). Sucked him up with a vacuum. A bit later another one showed up. Turned out that any time the light was on, a new bee would show up 10 or so minutes later. This went on for a score of vacuum 8 - bees 0. Been a few days and no other bees have shown up. Inspected outside a couple of times without finding anything. Thoughts??? lol

[@628DirtRooster]

Could have been scouts from a swarm that found their way into your home. Since you placed them in your motorized bee hive they weren't able to run back to tell everyone about the great place they found to live.

[@Buckrun11]

Very cool video. Wonder what was up with the second queen? Enjoyed the view of the different trees and flowers.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Steve. I think the second queen was just her ugly best friend she let come along for company. lol

[@dennys9506]

+628DirtRooster were all the bees asking the ugly friend who her pretty friend was and if she'd introduced them to her? It's a single girl sarcastic thing that I have been witness to....

[@628DirtRooster]

***** ROTFL!

[@dennys9506]

+628DirtRooster 😊

[@Don.Challenger]

Randy, good catch for you but how did the swarm you turned down do? And I guess - The queen is dead long live the queen - how long would that poor dead queen act as a lure? Last question and I probably should research it myself but in a swarm condition what proportion of the bees go out as scouts - 10% or what? Does it vary for any reasons? Good show - production quality is going way up. Your labeling of things is highly useful. Thanks.

[@628DirtRooster]

Billy Bob got his swarm but I haven't heard an update. That queen was dead more that twelve hours and was still working as a lure. Not sure on the percentage but I'd guess 5% or less judging by how many show up later after a swarm is removed.

[@baddestbees5924]

What's a trick for when u shake the bees off but can't get the queen off no many how many times u try and bees keep flying back? I wonder about a caged queen? I had this problem last summer and never did get em, couldn't cut limb but man I wanted to..

[@mistermojo2]

You make me want to get into bee keeping

[@628DirtRooster]

Do it!

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

pretty neat 2 queens :)

[@628DirtRooster]

A bit unusual

[@epowers777]

Made me smile

[@628DirtRooster]

628DirtRooster bringing joy to the world. lol

[@sergeygorbunov7453]

Love watching your videos, greetings from Moscow. Could you enlighten me on what usually happens if there are several queens in a hive and one is clearly superior, like in this hive?

[@628DirtRooster]

I've never found more than two at a time but at some point it's down to one so I assume the colony kills one of them. It probably happens more than I know because when I go in looking for the queen I stop looking when I find one since all I want to do is make sure there is a queen in there.

[@Wixxos]

Must say I love your videos! How high were they at I wonder?

[@628DirtRooster]

I'd say fifteen to eighteen feet.

[@darylvoorhees2629]

I've been enjoying all of your videos. They are both informative and interesting. I'm up here in Maryland and have made a few swarm traps. It's the beginning of June now and wondering if it's too late to put out swarm traps?? or when do they basically stop swarming? Thanks for all of your efforts.

[@628DirtRooster]

It is a little late but you still stand some chance through the fall blooms.

[@wcweaverjr]

I just found your channel and it is very interesting. I have thought many times over the last decade of getting into bee keeping as a hobby.I am retired disabled Veteran and I enjoy woodworking all day. So, I figured I could make my own hive boxes. I live in San Antonio Texas and was wondering if this is a good area to do this. Considering the climate, I would hate to start only to fail because of the heat. What can you advise?

[@628DirtRooster]

Beekeeping in Texas is big. Not sure specifically about your area. Try finding a local club.

[@wcweaverjr]

Well, I subbed. I will be following your channel thanks!

[@sentimentalbloke7586]

randy your frames are best forgotten heck I would have cleaned them up long ago

[@texasdeeslinglead2401]

hey another question , I never see you use sugar water in a sprayer to distract bees . seen another fella use it in a sprayer to great success to distract bees and calm them

[@628DirtRooster]

Sugar water just makes them sticky and helps keep them from flying. It's OK for swarm captures if you can reach the cluster. Otherwise it slows down the catch. I would use it on a "dry swarm" or to introduce package bees but that's about it.

[@pattimincher4201]

Do any of your swarms swarm again after you catch them? I caught my first swarm this week. They were my bees... l went to check on them tonight and they are gone again...I put them in a new 1 box hive but I did not seal them in.. Is that something I should of done. I love you videos..

[@DerekFisherbees]

If you can find the queen put her in a clip so they will stay in the box. If you don't have one, lock them in for a couple days.

[@pattimincher4201]

live and learn .. I could not find them this time.. they went to my neighbors apple tree the first time. I have several clips I will put one in the swarm kit I made up for the next time. TY

[@DerekFisherbees]

It takes some time to get were you can spot the queen. I am still working on this also. Good luck,

[@papasplace2]

A 2fer! great vid bro

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks a lot Papa.

[@pcurtis987]

So I found your channel a few days ago and I have pretty much watched all of your videos over the last few days. In fact, I'm considering starting bee keeping after watching them. Any advice for someone to get into it? and what do you do in the winter time if you live in a cold weather climate like minnesota?

[@628DirtRooster]

Find a bee club local to you and join. They will help mentor you.

[@pcurtis987]

+628DirtRooster awesome, didn't even think of that, thank you sir

[@brytonbehrend7906]

Nice vid. So are you just used to the pain of the stings, or do you not get stung often enough to care? I understand not wearing a suit, but I think I would at the very least want to wear a long-sleeved shirt.

[@628DirtRooster]

Only bothers me sometimes.

[@brytonbehrend7906]

I see.

[@xenionsteel]

A combination of nice bees, smoked bees, and a built up tolerance to the venom that makes the stings not hurt so dang much. Or at least that's what my uncle tells me.

[@time1800]

Hey DirtRooster I caught a swarm in a trap I built today it is a 18 in. cardboard tube I made it has a tin roof and is painted. Should I let them get establishes and make some comb before I move them to a real hive box?

[@628DirtRooster]

No but lock them in their new home for a couple of days.

[@kwil5379]

THE MASTER QUEEN FINDER!

[@628DirtRooster]

LOL

[@JumpyHumpySpidr]

RIP Swarm Queen no.2

[@628DirtRooster]

She out! lol

[@MyHollowpoint]

Speaking of busting at the seams..........never mind.

[@628DirtRooster]

Oh you dog. LOL

[@MyHollowpoint]

;)

[@noinfo6181]

I like your shads what are they? I got myself a pair of Gatorz myself

[@628DirtRooster]

These are just some cheap Pyramex safety glasses.

[@Jeremy-Wolf-Martinez]

Queen and a princess ready for a box of her own?

[@628DirtRooster]

Brought the whole family on the move.

[@alkaliapiaryapiaryformerly8794]

sickloy queen.

[@texasdeeslinglead2401]

your pops kills me 😅. you know you have reached cool status when you can stroll about in a white tee shirt with suspenders and not give a rats hind end. tell your old man he has reach cool internet status😃

[@628DirtRooster]

He's cool as a cucumber. lol

[@jackmorgan3498]

Man!...you gonna need a bigger box!!!...Can we say split?

[@628DirtRooster]

Sure can. :)

[@sebastiankim9897]

0:15 what music were you listening to and what kind of other music do you like :D

[@628DirtRooster]

That was Vacation_Uke by ALBIS on KZbin free downloads. I like all kinds.

[@dsplayzminecraft2830]

Hi ima new sub and i love your vids

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks for the sub.

[@detwilson1]

is there a way to clean hive equipment that someone sprayed with wasp killer?????

[@628DirtRooster]

Soap and water

[@detwilson1]

628DirtRooster Bees thank you. You da man

[@CBagwell]

628 Dirt Rooster. I marked a queen just 2 days ago. Went back in the hive to check on her and she was no where to be found. The worker bee's has already building the Queen cells. Do you got any suggestions on why they would be queen less now?

[@628DirtRooster]

Could be a hundred reasons. Maybe she got hurt while you were marking her. Maybe they didn't like the paint job and balled her. Who knows. Hopefully they'll raise you another good one.

[@CBagwell]

+628DirtRooster Yeah I did do a poor paint job on her. Lol

[@davecasey4341]

I know it's fun to do those great paint jobs, but the queen bee does not need racing stripes and flames on her wings. ;)

[@CBagwell]

+Dave Casey (dgcasey) lol I thought I might soup her up a little bit to get her a speedy start just like that racing snail on that movie. Lol

[@terrysaunders8948]

nice one

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Terry

[@terrysaunders8948]

u be welcome and hi from maine

[@jaredpearsall6265]

As in what's the difference in American bees and africanized bees

[@628DirtRooster]

Attitude

[@annpoucher8908]

I am fascinated with your way with bees. Why do you not wear a suit?

[@628DirtRooster]

Too fat. It's hot.

[@stonerman2k]

What have you used to build/make your swarm catch pole and bucket? I'd like to build a couple myself!

[@628DirtRooster]

It's a cheap five gallon flower bucket taped to a painter's pole. There are cheaper ways. That painter's pole isn't cheap but I already had it.

[@megaprik715]

What was the royalty free song you played at the end of the video? Ive heard it a few times and cant find the name anywhere!

[@628DirtRooster]

Wish I could help you out but I'm using a different computer now so I don't have that file on here. I was using KZbin's audio library at that time if that helps any.

[@yaqbay6826]

hehe catching bee's like a blind man! LOL

[@628DirtRooster]

;)

[@426superbee4]

he hee good eyes brother 5:44

[@chrismcconnell6163]

what is that song, as Mr Ed uses it too

[@granta.8775]

What exactly do you mean by "fanning" the box? Never heard that term.

[@628DirtRooster]

The fan a pheromone to tell everyone where to go.

[@texasdeeslinglead2401]

do the american honey bees ever actually build their nests on those branches

[@628DirtRooster]

Yes, if they can't find a suitable space to move into.

[@zaykeeseriley3575]

hey I've been beekeeping for almost a year now, I started off with one and split it this April and everything was going fine. well we had some pretty bad weather in my area and all my hives got flooded, I haven't been able to open this up and see the damage but do you have any advice for me that would help me get them back up and running again? thanks for your help and videos!

[@628DirtRooster]

If the hives survived just start feeding them sugar water. If they didn't then dry the frames and put any brood frames in a fire ant bed for them to clean them out. Then buy more bees.

[@zaykeeseriley3575]

+628DirtRooster do you know any were I can buy more bees this time a year? I live near Houston.

[@628DirtRooster]

Zaykeese Riley Try Tom at the Brueggens bees KZbin channel. He lives near Houston.

[@zaykeeseriley3575]

+628DirtRooster thank you so much

[@ibrahimsalman618]

did u make a video on how to harvest honey

[@628DirtRooster]

Several but can't remember how I titled them. Sorry, just now figuring out how to make them searchable.

[@nbogdann]

dont they sting you when you get them off the tree?

[@628DirtRooster]

Some times. These didn't if memory serves. Oops, I'm thinking of the wrong video. Yes, these did sting me.

[@noahmyers697]

How do you go around all those bees without the gear? I'd be freakin out

[@628DirtRooster]

Got to be chill

[@zaykeeseriley3575]

hey it turns out that my bees have indeed survived, the only bad part is there covering my entire razor! and I have no idea were to put them I know that the clocks ticking intell they find themselves a new home! what should I do! I'm heading over there tomorrow should I put them back In there boxes even though there still wet? and I know there's going to be a lot of dead bees, larva, and eggs. but I have no other options? what should I do?!? oh and my smoker floated away. should I still mess with them without my smoker?

[@628DirtRooster]

Not much choice on the smoker but I would get them situated back in the box whatever it takes. Take the frames out of the box and shake them of as much as possible without destroying them. Spritz the bees with sugar water to keep them from flying and shake or brush them back in the box. Lock it up for two days in the shade so you don't cook them. If you have any new or clean frames I would put those in in the place of any dead brood frames. In two days put them where you want them and open the box. You'll have to check back in a few days to see if the queen made it.

[@zaykeeseriley3575]

+628DirtRooster I have frames but there not drown out, will that still work? and will the honey still be OK for them to eat after the flood? and do you know were I can get another queen if she didn't make it?

[@628DirtRooster]

Zaykeese Riley The new frames and the honey will be fine. I don't know any queen suppliers over there. Check with Wabash in Houston. They may know someone. Tom Brueggen may sell queens but I don't really know.

[@zaykeeseriley3575]

+628DirtRooster I had three different hives, and according to my dad they all gathered together on the razor BC that was the only dry stable place they could go. should I split them up evenly(into three hives) ? or just put them all in one hive?( 1hive=2deeps and 1 super)

[@628DirtRooster]

Zaykeese Riley I'd put them all in one box until they have a little recovery time and the evaluate and decide. If there is a really huge cluster you may want to lock them in a double deep for the two days.

[@DriveShaftDrew]

super kool 2 queens to bad the one didn't make it

[@628DirtRooster]

Poor thing was too messed up looking anyway.

[@airwolf61970]

Just curious, Sir do you sell 628 t-shirts and hats? Would like to have a shirt that says: "We're hobby beekeeping is a way of life"

[@628DirtRooster]

Not yet but we are working on some designs.

[@jacibledsoe657]

How does honeysuckle honey taste?

[@628DirtRooster]

They don't collect enough off honeysuckle to affect the flavor. Not around here anyway.

[@jaredpearsall6265]

What's the difference from ur bees and killer bees

[@628DirtRooster]

These are European