You Won't Believe What We Found!

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Would you believe that it took longer to edit this video than it did to do this hive removal? Too much footage on too many cameras. I enjoy the process though so if you enjoyed the beekeeping and bee removal videos come on back for more. I've got years worth of content recorded and I'll probably never run out of material.
I don't know what the total on the honey was but it was well over five gallons if I had to venture a guess. I didn't get to stick around long enough to see if the dirty combs filtered out or not.
I set the bees up in a hive box next to the portable carport you see in the beginning of the video. They stayed and are doing fine.
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[@628DirtRooster]

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[@mojothelittleones113]

Is there any way to talk to y’all

[@628DirtRooster]

@@AngryMan666 What are some other good ones?

[@628DirtRooster]

@@mojothelittleones113 Just saw your message MoJo. My email is [e-mail]

[@colynettecoutu5389]

I feel for how much you sweat. I've found by experience that eating things that contain a lot of sugar makes me inordinately hot. But then again some people just naturally sweat more than others. My son is like you.

[@angelacaddo393]

I thought Caleb pulled the Queen out of the comb earlier in the video??

[@Shogoeu]

The architects of that house are very thoughtful - leaving so much space for the bees.

[@radishlive]

"you'll never guess what we found!". Was it bees? I bet it was bees.

[@kerrynicholls6683]

Or 🍯. Or 🐝 and 🍯

[@crappyfillmore7773]

Definitely some sort of stringing insect!

[@deadchannelseriouslyitsdea9776]

That’s a reference to something...

[@deborahbaker4770]

@@crappyfillmore7773 Stringing ? 🤔

[@marktechsci]

BEElieve?

[@homemakingwisdom]

You know for someone who is scared of bees, I don't know why I watch these videos. I just keep watch one video after another. They are entertaining and I'm just amazed that someone actually keeps bees.

[@3bnjo3]

"You have my breakfast?", reply, "You about had mine" She's beautiful AND witty!

[@kyliepechler]

Yeah, that was a good quick one she came up with, lol.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Awesome job on showing just how much work bee removals really are, and a super job of editing all that footage to give a concise account of the dismantling of the hive from start to finish. The only time I don't like honey is when it's pouring down on me from above, but it does make my skin soft and my hair shinny. God's peace brother.

[@628DirtRooster]

Dismantle is a good word to describe this one. I’m glad these only come along once every year or two.

[@crdorado1195]

Mr. Jeff, I was wondering why you weren't assisting. But you two seem to do more joking around than bee removal. It's always a great video when you two get together.

[@JayLandon64]

"...dismantling of the hive from start to finish." - Did I miss 'finish'?

[@redofthewolves]

Mr. Jeff this comment brought me peace and joy. Thank you.

[@kaypennington4930]

@@crdorado1195 Mr. Jeff was probably home doing his laundry.

[@JPthebeeman]

Just popped in to see you down a breakfast burrito & remove a 3 day colony out of a brick column. 😉 These behind the bricks colonies are no joke! Great job, good show. 👍🐝

[@628DirtRooster]

It was two burritos. I just didn’t record the second one. 😊

[@JPthebeeman]

628DirtRooster Bees hold out! 😜

[@roncooper8666]

Now that was a job! So much so that I had to wear one of my Dirt Rooster hats just to watch it! Your labor editing this video was greatly appreciated by me. So, keep the content coming! Cheers, my friend!

[@628DirtRooster]

Heck yeah! Gotta wear the right gear for the video. :)

[@curiousone2940]

Great camera technique viewing with your truck mirror. Very clever!

[@MMGJ10]

As a bricklayer I appreciate you taking the time to "tooth" the brick out without destroying them! An occasional broken brick happens but that'll be a pretty easy repair. I still don't get how you just blast holes in there with a hammer drill and they don't swarm you.. lol Nice work as always!

[@marilynsears7611]

I like how you and J.P. Take the time to let the kids get in there and really learn about bees! Very nice job !

[@Dargonhuman]

I'm very impressed with Caleb's work in this one, he's going to turn out to be a fine young man, and possibly even a fellow hobby beekeeper as well!

[@628DirtRooster]

I have no doubt he will be a fine young man. He's got great parents.

[@heleavesthe99]

That's a brave kid. I would've been terrified to go over there at his age. A pro at smoking the hive too I see. Nice to see Mrs. Dirtrooster out on the job as well.🥰 Great vid...👍

[@hussssshie]

These constructors who decide to use brick as a decorative layer, should learn to fill everything with concrete. Having an empty space like that is a huge mistake

[@bethlehemeisenhour8352]

Not as strong as well.

[@MMGJ10]

No way man. I'm a bricklayer by trade. There's a treated 6"x6" that supports that deck inside the brick column. The brick isn't even needed, it's just for looks. And if it needed to be structural it would handle that just fine. Filling it with concrete would create an extremely hard core and the soft(ish) brick expand and contract with heat, cold, freezing, and thawing. This would more than likely cause severe cracking.

[@hussssshie]

@@MMGJ10 I'm living in Europe, we build everything out of brick and mortar. We have been filling holes and walls with concrete, mortar, gravel and what haves you for centuries. Unless it's an area with extreme temperature differentials it's perfectly okay to use. Leaving that space empty is still a problem. If water finds it's way in there, it can rot away the 6x6. It's also more prone to pests. Bricks are a structural element, so they should be used like one, or just quit using them.

[@Page5framing]

Filling the void costs money which adds to the cost of the house with very little additional benefit gained. The costs of housing is already getting too high in a lot of areas. Every penny counts.

[@2005Guyver02]

@@Page5framing in that case, the owner needs to put glass/wood/metal doors on 2 sides of each column, so that next time the bees get in, the whole thing can be removed without having to rebuild the brickwork every time they appear.

[@movinon04]

NOW THAT WAS A BIG JOB I HOPE THEY PAID WELL-- HUGGS TO YOU AND THE MRS.....GLO

[@628DirtRooster]

Hi Glo. Good to see you in here. Hope all is well up there.

[@egparis18]

That was a labour of Hercules DirtRooster. You deserve a medal. You've got a fledgeling beekeeper there. Thank you very much for sharing and see you soon.

[@628DirtRooster]

Glad you enjoyed it. See you soon.

[@PapaBee165]

Why would anyone give a thumbs down for such a fantastic cutout like this?

[@628DirtRooster]

They didn't like my ugly mug.

[@wolfpack9958]

628 DirtRooster, where hobby bee keeping is a way of life!!!

[@narellemacpherson6451]

Bees 🐝 glorious bees 🐝, wonderful to see the youngster involved in the cut out . Fantastic save, story you had to cope with the humidity and rain 🌧.

[@628DirtRooster]

I'm glad he was there to take part.

[@baneverything5580]

Hey Mr Dirt! I hope you`re having a wonderful day! I always keep a 32 oz bottle of Louisiana honey handy when I watch your videos and sip on it when I see the honey dripping everywhere. Makes me feel like I`m there with you! LOL!

[@empireoflizards]

Amazing how you guys are masters of deconstruction and reconstruction as needed...that's not even to mention dealing with the bees themselves.

[@newatthis50]

I never get tired of watching you do cut outs!!! Love the different ways they build and care for their hives... that one was so very long!! Thank You!! Frogs in the background?? Miss that sound

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks 👍

[@piledriver141]

Well rooster that’s a tough place for a hive 🐝!!! Great 👍 job, and mostly on the ground 😋

[@randlerichardson5826]

I sweat like that to Rooster 🐓 GOD BLESS y’all Amen 🙏

[@designworksdw1949]

"My britches are still saturated" -the dirt rooster 2020. lol great video as always, thx for the content and hope you have an awesome day

[@gillsmoke]

Now that would be a great shirt, with bee hovering over a fountain cup with a cartoon version of him from behind where it looks like he peed. I'd wear it for sure.

[@nephone]

So this honey is black from the mortar dust? Man, this could be a documentary series, you have such a nice way of narrating what you're doing. You seem like an empathetic person and that's beautiful. And the bees are cute!

[@williegillie5712]

The stuff you get yourself into to get the bees 🐝. Definitely not an easy task. Honey bee keeping is a “way of life”

[@628DirtRooster]

I get suckered into them. ;)

[@MrYAMAHA32177]

Wow, that's a lot of work getting those bees. That must of been the job Mr. Ed said he turned down. lol!

[@628DirtRooster]

No but he would have turned this one down.

[@dashie07e.92]

My GOSH that was HUUUGE!! How many layers was it at the end? I'm bummed we didn't get to see you clip the queen with all those girls!! And NO vacuuming? That's a first for me!! Did you find out how much honey they got? WOW WOW WOW!!!🐝🐝🐝😁

[@628DirtRooster]

I think it was ten layers but I can't remember.

[@shammi8133]

Considering the weather those may be good bees calm and cool

[@krisuler7734]

You got my breakfast? Yep…and you’re about to get mine. 😂😂👍🏻 HAAA, quick witted lady. She’s a gem.Edit: watched a minute more…Rooster crows, but the hen delivers! Haha

[@mattbridges8908]

You are an actual hero doing important work. It looks like hard work but you're keeping people safe, and protecting one of the most essential species on the planet... Bees, not humans. Humans ruin everything. Thanks for making these videos!

[@MrEvilWasp]

All things considered those bees were really passive and good natured. Peace

[@lwhite530]

That honey looks amazing! I bet it tasted great too!

[@MsrKSDisque]

@16:45! Wow that is pretty comb!

[@timothypirnat3754]

Wow Randy, you are amazing! Big job and it looked like a sauna out there. Take good care of yourself in that heat. Stay hydrated and take cool down breaks in the truck A/C.

[@628DirtRooster]

I need an ice truck to take a break in.

[@julielopez3345]

that was a huge honey haul!! yum!!!

[@FatNebraskaMom]

Holy crap that's a mountain of honey.

[@NaturesImageFarmGregBurns]

Heckuva job Randy. You had a lot of time invested in doing right by those folks. Bet you were glad when that video was published!

[@628DirtRooster]

That one was a doozy. I was glad to be done with it.

[@rlsingle00]

Love watching your cutouts. Keep up the great work

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks, will do!

[@nathanokun8801]

This hive is SOLID with honey! Most per volume possible without messing with the brood combs, I would think. Amazing!

[@jarhiker1]

I'm a big guy and may i recommend swim shirts. They are light weight and dry quick and are amazing at hiding sweat. They have em on Amazon

[@jcvchristianson1161]

Great Job! I don't touch masonry. I did learn from you regarding the Bee Go, though. I had a cutout in a barn a couple of weeks ago. They wanted to crawl back into the barn. I didn't have any Bee Go, but diluted some Honey Robber and out they came! It made a nice hive, full of queen cells.

[@628DirtRooster]

It definitely comes in handy during some removals.

[@NanaVicki1]

Randy, you make honey look so good!

[@Vinaluv]

i don't what noise was going on 30 minutes into the video, but it start to drive my little quiet dog to bark. Scared the honey out of me!

[@jessehugley7609]

At 6:54, you grab that bee off your face like it was nothing! Normal people would've been screaming

[@kathrynkenyon785]

Another fascinating and successful bee, comb, n honey mining! Thanks for explaining the types of comb you're pulling out, and all the other info you include. Don't know how you tolerate so many stings!

[@keeleehudson]

Your wife is the sweetest!! I love when she makes an appearance.

[@juanitahuisentruit1989]

Been binge watching your channel and loving it. New subscriber here. I am 64 and want to start a hive my son has a couple so he will help me but learning a lot from ya . Thanks.

[@jilla8503]

Holy moly that hive is humongous😳😱🐝 All that honey looks delicious😋 I saw in the description how much was yielded. Wow!! That storm u guys had was no joke too. Love your channel I watch all your videos🤗😍🙌🏼👏🏼 Stay safe, cool n healthy 💜😷✌🏼️

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks so much for watching Jill.

[@lowrads3653]

There are a lot of places in the world that are hot, or humid, or get very little wind. The unusual misery is to have all three at the same time. That's why you see marathons in the desert sometimes, but never in the swamp.

[@randomclips8086]

Natures bounty... Those hive full of honey is so beautiful.. I miss adrenaline when seeing those fully loaded hive when harvesting... Btw good job sir, godbless. fom Philippines

[@628DirtRooster]

Hi Ronnel. Thanks for watching.

[@kevinbyrne4538]

There were so many layers of comb in that colony I thought that you'd never finish this removal. What a job -- a removal from a brick column -- during brutal heat and humidity. Ugh.

[@Dargonhuman]

It was like a Tardis colony - the column didn't seem like it was deep enough to support all that comb!

[@ronniemoore961]

Nice job Randy, I removed one from a chimney. Top was open they were down about 6" on 6-24-23

[@missbee2186]

Huge koodos to you for removing such a big hive in that heat! We’ve been in a heat wave for a week and I couldn’t imagine having to do that! I LOVE your channel and it literally makes me want pet bees 🤣 I’ve got over my phobia of bees and now my 5 yr old son and I watch the bees and the orange bottom bumblebees in the flowers daily. They are so cute! Cannot wait for the next video

[@WillyPete_]

All of my hives to this point have come from bee removal... I started in 2016. With 5 of my strongest hives placed on rural property , I took in 500 LB of honey last season, and left honey on the hives for winter. I have asked myself many times why I didn't start decades ago.......So, Why wait? If you have raised a child to age 5.. you already know what it takes to keep bees. Are you Hungry?.. ok I feed you... are you sick . ok I treat you... No? not hungry or sick... go play. :)

[@barbarabermudes1287]

Once I was photographing some type of giant bumble bee. I had never seen them before and I was very intrigued. Didn't see a stinger on them so I had a good time following them around then my stupid brother tells me I'm lucky I didn't get bit. I got chills all over and sure as heck didn't go out when the bees were around.

[@johnr.timmers2297]

I had honeycomb for the first time yesterday. A local beekeeper is selling it at the bakery where I work. SO much better in the comb. Much richer flavor. Addicting texture

[@628DirtRooster]

It is much better. I agree.

[@jeremylewis4450]

Guess mother nature answered you about cleaning them hives. Awesome work man

[@garybrabant5505]

That was a JOB. Not sure I'd have done that one. You chased them half way across Mississippi. Great video

[@628DirtRooster]

You got that right!

[@MSmith-jx3mi]

Kudos Randy! Glad to see that you didn't FALL for the ol' "Check's in the PAIL" routine! :-)

[@628DirtRooster]

Good one. :)

[@kevjames4236]

Are there old videos explaining bee behaviour? I've been watching and listening about mating flights and swarms and nurses etc. etc. I'd really like to get some good foundational knowledge. I'm quickly becoming fascinated by something I know nothing about 💯😅

[@glimmermomma4373]

Good to see ya!!! Missed those videos, been watching them old ones.. lots of hugs 🤗

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks for the hugs Glimmer Momma

[@judithmiller6289]

How do we order your honey

[@joyfulj2871]

An experience Caleb will never forget! Great Video! That was a big job.

[@ashantaylumpkins]

One of your best videos yet. The rain make everything good. Btw u was recommended to me 1 year ago & I check your account everyday to see new videos. I watched every video you ever uploaded. Good job man

[@suemartinez715]

It amazes me how the bees clean up so fast

[@joer5627]

Son, it’s summertime - hot hot hot! Every time I check my colonies I am soaked

[@carlgomm9699]

I really like your channel, many years ago in Vinton LA I saw bee hive on the outside of a live oak,in fact the rest area where this occurred was closed down due to the place being full of bees, would be an honor to watch you on the job in person

[@vcu1212]

Why did i think he was holding a sandwich in the thumbnail😂

[@Mermer2016]

I thought the same!

[@mittensfastpaw]

Ditto

[@cswatson4823]

Sweaty butt crack = swamp butt That’s what grandpa called on the farm. What a lot of honey!!!!

[@aleset1]

I love watching you. I wish I lived closer and I would come watch in person.

[@Bee_Charming]

Wow that was a much bigger hive than I thought it could be! Great job..but wouldn’t expect anything else!

[@petermurphy6216]

Cool vid Randy, nice big colony with lots of honey I hope you got the queen mate.

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

I really like that you were showing the family and the kid about the bees. They seemed really interested.

[@628DirtRooster]

We had a great time hanging out.

[@njz1952]

Looks like an Arizona dust storm. Nasty but fun. I truly love all the fun you always have no matter the difficulty! You’re the bestest ever.

[@marythornsberry6486]

Wow....Amazing what those little busy bees can build.....could not believe how many combs deep they were!!!!!

[@628DirtRooster]

Working like rented mules.

[@PepperBuddyRosie12]

Caleb is adorable - good helper too

[@mbgal7758]

Did you end up finding the queen or did you have to add one? I’m glad there wasn’t any robbing until the end with it being open for so long with so much honey. Thank you for another great video.

[@628DirtRooster]

I haven't looked for her yet but the box is working like she's in there. They are bringing in pollen and everything.

[@TheMarynron]

Greatgranny goes nowhere in this Okie heat without my cool towel....great gpa takes one to the golf course! ..great video...hobby beekeeping...its a way of life. :)

[@628DirtRooster]

Right on!

[@moondog4313]

I would love to have a good piece of honey comb

[@elainedunphy4339]

Loved watching this and at about 33,47 the bees make a sort of head shape lol I think it looks like Lincoln

[@HENRYBERRYLOWRY1845]

"Nice jeep lady" tickled me for some reason.😁

[@randlerichardson5826]

Great video Rooster 🐓 as always. Be safe and GOD BLESS y’all Amen 🙏

[@turnipshock6544]

That is some of the most beautiful capped comb I have ever seen

[@lindaweges8624]

That hive is never ending!

[@tanyagraham1293]

Hello 628 DirtRoo this is Tanya zone 10 out here in Calley that honey looks so beautiful OMG 😇

[@barbarapotter4229]

Wow. That’s something I’ve never seen in a Mississippi travel brochure. 😳

[@Mae_is_gae]

Well damn, that is a vast amount of honey. Imagine all the mead you could brew with that!

[@cherylfletcher-spaulding1443]

For this long of brick cut out, Quick Crete has a new product out (that is a cement in a tube) just like caulk. Easy peazy.

[@shaeshae5610]

What they used for that brick and mortar on that brick wall was plaster of Paris after you mix it it becomes solid as a rock almost like a diamond

[@DerekFisherbees]

SUP Rooster! Caleb uses a smoker like I do!! Hope you and the family are doing well.

[@628DirtRooster]

I think he's been learning from your videos.

[@lisaevans7293]

Beautiful hive

[@meowsmcdermick6716]

Enjoy every video i watch and if i wasnt in the burbs i would make bee keeping a way of life

[@628DirtRooster]

Maybe one day

[@andrewpacheco3541]

Almost 100k subs, along time commin, wow I remember watching your videos back in 2014/2015, time flies lol, good luck to ya sir.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Looks great to me the trim work

[@pnwRC.]

I know the feeling of too many camera's with footage. Some of my videos that are filmed in 4 hours take over 8 hours to get edited together! I solved that problem by buying a dozen batteries for the camera, & a 128GB memory card. With these in the arsenal, I am now able to film almost everything on one camera.

[@628DirtRooster]

I usually use my Iphone but it's getting close to time for an upgrade. None of my cameras are really suited for the environment I work in.

[@pnwRC.]

@@628DirtRooster Yeppers! all that honey would wreak havoc with most camera's.

[@SkindrixX]

wow i have never seen a hive with that much honey

[@pete8420]

Weird hive, great video!

[@strugglingbeekeepermarkcot9642]

Thanks for a great video that was a lot of bees.

[@twistedoakhomesteadtwisted404]

Never ever would have thought...wowza!

[@whackythunder3692]

Nice Job DirtRooster!!!

[@628DirtRooster]

I tried

[@whackythunder3692]

@@628DirtRooster You do a good job and i learn how it's done. your a good person.

[@katerTONY1]

I watched some of your videos and I enjoy watching all your work and your chilled and calm character. And I enjoy watching some hard working nice US people. I hope all of the US citizens and we all can recouver good from that hole pandamic. All the best wishes from germany :)