Winter Shed Stocked at 16 ft3/Colony

[@BucketListBees]

That will be a fun time with the kid’s assembling the engine. Get that old girl humming. Kids will be proud of themselves.

[@jonhatchcirclejfarms1628]

You got snow. Looking like Christmas.

[@jasonseaward8506]

It seems like you got your shed almost completely equalized, which is no easy task. I'm so glad we get to follow along on what you observe and learn

[@ИгорьАлексеев-д8ш]

Hi Ian. The exhaust pipes should be distributed evenly throughout the ceiling. It is advisable to have natural ventilation whenever possible, because noise interferes with them, to do this, increase the diameters, the amount of supply and exhaust ventilation. If forced ventilation is used, low-speed fans are needed (they make less noise), and large-diameter pipes and, most importantly, evenly distributed, at least along the rows of bees should be. We have a 40*40 cm natural ventilation pipe installed under the roof for every 25-30 hives. The roof is cold, without insulation. Bees hibernate well.

[@dcsblessedbees]

Sounds like it's time to either build a dedicated purposeful bee shed or do yourself an expansion and a little redesign.

[@josephrawls]

I got cold just setting here watching. 🥶

[@claudesully]

Those parts are going to get all rusted up... hurry up🤣😂🤓 Really nice seeing the evolution of the shed cooling system, I think this year you might be able to relax a bit....🥴😵😵‍💫 Wait! What? Ian relax!!?? Not going to happen!!!🤓🤣🤣🥸

[@hnorton8298]

Hi Ian, Since you moved all of the colonys in this season. Ive noticed a dramatic reduction in deadloss, on the floor. Especially when compareing past years winter videos. You are possibly on track to not needing purchaseing as many package bees for next season.The Ventillation/ Cooling system is performing well. What are the inside dimensions of the shed the colonys are in? The heat generated by the bees could be distributed by a heat exchanger in timed increments to other parts of your shop/ buildings. Then pull in the fresh air as necessary. Just a thought as there are mant btu,s leaveing the building during the air exchange. Thanks for shareing your daily life with us.

[@Russ-MN-Beek]

As far as expansion for the Steppler Farm Inc. is there thoughts of increasing the cattle operation and/or buying more land? Bigger and newer machinery is always on the list. LOL Have a good day.

[@alanwatts9232]

Thanks for the video. Do you have a generator for the shed in case the power goes off?

[@jeromelaufer4359]

Great videos, I keep learning each time. There is a section which is members only. There is no button to gain access?

[@JohannSchwarz-m5v]

Do you test these dead bees for Varroa infestation?

[@nancynolton6079]

How would you consider the drop this year so far compared to previous years? Will the shed warm up even when the hives start to brood up?

[@MinnesotaBeekeeper]

Brooding? Great question. I've been under the impression that the hives will not start to raise brood until they are outside with some pollen coming in. Or at least pollen patties put on.

[@mikerevendale4810]

​@@MinnesotaBeekeeperOn one of Randy Oliver's videos he states that by the end of winter a full half of the hive's population was produced in the winter cluster. Not sure if that applies to extreme northern climates... but in my moderate climate that seems the case.

[@MinnesotaBeekeeper]

@@mikerevendale4810 Thanks Mike. I was wondering when they would start brooding up at the end of winter. I normally don't start to see Spring new brood until our maples and pussy willows start to bloom. Have a great winter.

[@bogdank8138]

At what price do you buy sugar for bees?

[@mikehill9888]

What about moisture levels , you may also use swamp coolers to reduce temps and keep the hives not dry. Thanks for the videos of trials and tribulations working in the world we live in. Keep the mites almost dead and sick with carbon dioxide. Again Thanks!!!

[@lt35phila]

Plan for 2025, pay off loans, apply for as much money the government will give you, invest in the s and p 500, negotiate better seed prices, negotiate better honey prices, keep kids interested in your work, pray for good weather .

[@darenguckert8192]

IT better for inlet to dump closer to floor and exhaust off the top to exhaust heat buildup ! where is the exhaust now ? Get the room air to Stratosphere in layers and warmer air out the top requiring less cooling from buildup

[@MinnesotaBeekeeper]

A bushel and a half of chicken feed lol.

[@aaronparis4714]

I understand your plan but I don’t see the benefits so you still lose colonies with them inside if you were to leave them outside your saying you would have greater losses ?

[@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog]

That’s not an easy cut and dry answer. My experience, yes, the way I manage my bees

[@aaronparis4714]

@ so really it’s preference ?

[@eem8039]

Ha ha you made a pipe from a plastic bag 😂

[@JSmith-b3h]

Mr Excitement 😴😴😴

[@deanmalkewich2366]

I expect him to do a little dance. Maybe an act from a Broadway show.

[@JSmith-b3h]

@deanmalkewich2366 the dramatic coffee sipping IS the equivalent of a prairie Broadway show lololol

[@deanmalkewich2366]

@@JSmith-b3h😂

[@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog]

@@deanmalkewich2366lol