Beekeeping | 3 Ways To Make Delicious Comb Honey

[@kenspiker1112]

Great video David. 10-year beekeeper so now you have inspired me to make some comb honey this year. I will put some empty frames in the supers this year. FYI I have been using your idea on the feeding for winter physiology for the bees and using the Burns candy boards on top. On the last warm day in February, all hives were alive! Keeping fingers crossed this could be the second year of getting all 13 hives through the winter using your ideas. Thanks for all you do.

[@brentkinsworthy4999]

Sounds like you're doing great!

[@catmouseize]

Thank you Dave! I have a customer asking for comb honey and your video showed me the easiest way to make it! Thanks!

[@beek]

Wonderful!! That's an older video so I'm glad it's still helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@richardhyatt-beekeeping]

hi Dave, I met you in 2023 Hive Life in Sevierville, Tennessee. I've been impressed with your KZbin and beekeeping success. After 5 years beekeeping I began my own KZbin channel. This morning I searched for How to Make Comb Honey and this video popped up first. Just what I was looking for. Thanks.

[@user-mi4fj9rq7v]

Wise commentary David, Thank you. Glad you are on YT!

[@stevengreer3339]

Great video David, I'm a first year beekeeper next door in Indiana and enjoy using your videos as one of my learning tools. Keep up the good work.

[@a3skywarrior929]

Starting my third year in northeast Indiana 🍻

[@DBarnim]

I haven’t thought about a wax harmonica in many years. We used to buy them at our local country store for 5 cents which was a weeks allowance.

[@dakotad5485]

That was fun. Thanks for bringing back childhood memories.

[@McMichen]

Hi David. I grew up with the wax bottles and whistles. I am starting my first hives in April. I'm very excited and taking in all I can from books and videos. Yours are great. I just attended Bee School at the Beekeepers of Indiana meetings, so take comfort I think I know enough to get started ... but I'll probably never stop learning. Thanks again for sharing.

[@stanleyschafer4232]

Hi David. Thank you for those great ideas for comb. Thanks for all of your helpful videos. 🇺🇸

[@amandaaskew7606]

Thanks for the info! That comb honey looks amazing!

[@kathiegatien9656]

Just finished your advance beekeeping class. Loved it! Will be jumping in to the Spring Management class next.

[@beek]

Thanks so much!

[@daveroseman1185]

Great video. YES, I do remember the wax THINGS. Didn't until I saw it there. One thing I haven't seen you mention is how important it is to make sure the hive is level side to side. I saw that at our Beekeeper meeting.

[@JohnShelor-r7r]

Sure did. David got my bees today. So full of honey it's pulling the frames apart. Thanks for your videos.

[@christopherleslie7303]

Excellent video.

[@Carol-gy8gy]

Great information. It is so inspiring.

[@beebob1279]

Thank you for showing the different kinds of comb honey. I was misled by your Headline. I was looking for the process of producing comb honey and not the kinds of comb honey. I have done regular comb honey, ross rounds, Hogg Half Comb. I've found that the best technique for getting the hive ready for producing comb honey is a method called the Juniper split. I like the modified version even better which was developed by Herman Danenhower for the Kutztown area of Pennsylvania. I would like you in the spring to do a presentation on preparing your hives for producing comb honey.

[@davemeister6367]

Thanks for the tips! I love comb honey! My favorite way to eat is on salty crackers! I have a couple empty frames in my supers for making comb honey this year and can’t wait to sink my teeth into some! Thanks for all the awesome videos! I tell new beekeepers the best decision I made when starting beekeeping is taking your online class! Keep it up

[@clothespindolls]

thanks for this video - really needed it

[@beek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathyhathaway8823]

Hello David I have enjoyed all the wax products you spoke about on the beginning of the video. That was the GREAT old days . I think I enjoyed the wax drink bottles the best . Thanks again for all your info and video’s. Keep them coming when possible.

[@mikedevine3811]

Hey David thank you for all your amazing beekeeping educational videos! Your videos make my day!

[@a3skywarrior929]

Used to love the wax harmonicas! My brother in law in Greece wants me to send him some honey with comb. Thanks for the simple 💡's!

[@diannemiller4754]

The comb looks so pretty this way.

[@larrymorris4594]

I did want to say thank you for your videos and content. I really enjoy watching. Second year beekeeper and the colony is still strong.

[@sarashappyhives1828]

I’ll be able to do comb honey this year 😃

[@wpankey57]

Great video! I remember the lips and little soda bottles. That was a real treat as a kid 60 years ago!

[@bradleysmith1487]

I like using shallow frames with cut comb foundation

[@mschroed99]

Learned something new. Thanks

[@dwren4554]

Thanks David for the great explanations. I enjoyed taking your basic online course and recently completed the MSU Hero’s to Hives course for veterans. Now, I have a glimpse into how to start beekeeping….hopefully this year. Thanks again from Auburndale, Florida where things are buzzin.

[@98honeybees92]

Thanks for the info

[@markcross3629]

Great video David! Had to smile when I saw the "DRIP" Coffee maker!

[@beek]

That's in our beekeeping training center for guest who can't stand a good cup of coffee! 😃

[@DonCoe757]

Another great video. Loved those wax whistles. Can still taste them.

[@Cross-Country-Biker]

Thanks David your a star 🌟

[@thaddeusmontoute4940]

David, on production of comb honey, I love #1 and #4 methods, they are low cost methods. Great! Thanks for they way you explanada and by the way my outfit is called Balsam Ridge Bees.

[@herbertjacobs8422]

I did, I did. Wow brings back memories.

[@terrasokolovic7520]

All of my friends ask me for comb honey. My colonies were too young in my eyes last year... But this is a goal for next season. I'm so excited!!! I'm also excited to purchase your course on raising queens next pay. Thank you for all you do! 💛🍯🐝

[@denisemorton52]

Great memories, on the wax products!

[@masonh2260]

Fortunately for me I'm a great area for honey production. I typically run single deep brood chambers and if you have a good flow going a single hive will easily put up two ross round supers.

[@joeelam1]

I'm going to try that this year

[@Bluegrass45]

Thank you!

[@peterkibanga5886]

It was educational thank you

[@Zarealy]

What's the price difference per pound of comb honey compared to raw liquid honey? And does it sell pretty good?

[@saltysnapdragon2567]

I'd love to know too

[@TexasBeekeeper]

From what I have been seeing, at least in my area, 7 ounces has been selling for around $18. I have Ross Rounds (Although I haven't used them yet....maybe this year), and I plan to sell them for $20-$25. So it's considerably more, however you also have to keep in mind (and I hope I'm remembering these numbers correctly), that it takes about 7 pounds of honey to make a pound of wax. Now obviously there isn't a lot of wax (by weight) in comb honey, but I think it's fair to charge a bit more, since you could otherwise be using the comb as resources to give back to the hive.

[@beek]

Hard to say, different between locations but let's say a pound of honey sells for $10. Most of the time a pound of comb honey would be $15, simply because it takes a bit more work to package and handle it than liquid honey.

[@Zarealy]

@@beek Thanks for the information!

[@Mz.Stephanie]

OH WOW! We sure did! Loved wax candy!

[@gregr5]

Thanks, some interesting ideas. Do you freeze the comb before storing it?

[@emilandrusko8597]

Thanks David. Informative video. I used to love all those wax candies with with liquid.

[@Thorne-outdoors]

I have learned so much from you and I want to say that I you. I am curious about non-hive bee work. I.E. what flowers do you can you grow to make better honey?

[@nathandyer459]

Hi David, have you ever tried making 6 holes in you top cover and putting empty mason jars upside down over the holes and letting the bees fill it with comb. I am new to bee keeping and just saw this and was wondering if it was a good idea.

[@DNADirekt]

Hi David, your videos are splendid!! Do you fill up the hole super with your self made three section frames??

[@MLshinebox]

Loves the old wax candy lips. And that harmonica omg.

[@reck9953]

I was thinking about using a shallow frame… have you ever used them? How about using a starter strip?

[@beek]

Yup I've used them, you might get a little bit of stray comb on the bottom in a medium box. A starter strip never hurts.

[@reck9953]

@@beek I was planning on using a shallow box… I accidentally bought them so I might as well put em to use… I’m coming out of winter with 3 outta 4 1st time in 3 years… thanks I’m hoping that there’s a spot for me on the bee team 6 again this summer

[@carolstgeorges9097]

Fantastic video as usual. Can I try making comb in my first year or do you suggest waiting till my second season. Thanks for all your info

[@larrymorris4594]

Question: During these winter days when it’s been 50’s (St. Louis area) and my bees are all out flying, I don’t see pollen on them so are they just cleansing flights and maybe getting water?

[@beek]

They are scouting for anything and everything especially protein (pollen)

[@paulawear5177]

I did. We have a candy store close by and they have some of the old candies.

[@tvideo1189]

Wax lips, candy cigarettes, and the little coke candy... all part of my childhood too.

[@stevedom1]

Thanks great information! What are the limits on sizes for bee frames? Can you safely eat all the comb honey with wax? Is pure honey or comb honey most profitable?

[@kentcostello5286]

I did do that . I miss the old days. I'm going to get my grandkids hooked on it & yes I want to take some classes for beekeeping but work doesn't let me .

[@beek]

Take our online courses that way you can take the classes at your own pace, whenever you want.

[@kentcostello5286]

@@beek I will.

[@kristinvogel2896]

Do you freeze your comb after harvest to kill any pests? If you do, how long? If not, why?

[@CentralKyBees]

Yes, those harmonicas were real popular during halloween when i was a kid

[@brentkinsworthy4999]

Wax harmonicas are beyond my experience😁 I do remember the red wax lips and wax coke bottles. I also remember my sister liked the comb wax. Not sure where my mom used to get it.

[@brucejarrell5707]

Yes indeed

[@davidhefner5668]

I like the upside down mason jars on an inner cover method. There is no handling of the comb this way.

[@virgilcrites8906]

I put wireless wax foundation in medium frames and they usually draw it out nice

[@gingerbrimer8486]

I did all of these

[@stevedom1]

Thanks again! I have now a swarm of bees in my tamarind tree for 2 months now! I want to put them in a hive (Thailand) which sort is best? I have senn rafter hives, pipe hives, simple box hives, cathedral hives, these are Thai bees. ??

[@beek]

I would check with beekeepers in your area and see which works best for them. Thanks

[@SouthbayBBQ]

Thanks man

[@beek]

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[@claudequeen6614]

How well do I remember that David chewing the wax lips used to get them things for like $0.49.50 something like that and the Halloween whistles the harmonicas used to get them things for nickel I mean anywhere from 25 cents to 50 cent also and the wax coat bottles oh God I remember all them it was really good memories hearing people talk about it keep up the good look good work brother have a blessed day and be safe 🙏

[@MERRLINN]

Some beekeepers say you need to freeze comb honey before you eat or sale it. If so why don't you have to do the same for syrup honey?

[@beek]

Good question. Yes, always freeze comb honey. The reason, there can be wax moth or small hive beetle eggs in the honey comb and they will molt into larvae after you sell your honey comb and gross out your customer. That does not happen in liquid honey.

[@MERRLINN]

@@beek thanks

[@krissaann333]

💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏

[@MsWarmPoptarts]

👍

[@kimmogensen5390]

i just gave my first piece of comb honey from my very first harvest ,to my neighbors kids

[@cindyengland9669]

Yes it's great

[@everettburt5917]

Can I buy some bees

[@18thCenturyArms]

Yes! Haha my first year trying comb honey was last year.... made the mistake of.putting a whole super of empty frames.. yeah they were all.tied together

[@michaelpariera4328]

Why do you uncap the honey before putting it in the jar?

[@stevedom1]

Can you video on the basic bee behaviour of making honey. The honey is always on the top right...the queen actually doesn't really need to be excluded as the bee somehow know to put only honey on top??

[@beek]

Unfortunately, the queen occasionally sneaks up and lays eggs in the super frames.

[@DavidWilliams-wr4wb]

I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s too and my family had 400 colonies so I ate my fair share of comb and wax lips and coke bottles and any other wax treat lol

[@beek]

Cool, that's a lot of hives

[@DavidWilliams-wr4wb]

@@beek a lot of work lol , I’m just getting back into beekeeping and I have to laugh that there are still folks trying to be in control of a magnificent animal that will never be controlled yet it’s still fun to try and think we can 😄

[@duane468ify]

I remember the wax lips and wax Coke bottles.

[@jamesmcpherson4057]

I used to use the lips and bottles, but never knew about the harmonica

[@medic5836]

We use to chew the lips and bottle

[@reck9953]

I remember them wax treats

[@jimmyphadphom9247]

I wish a saw this video before I bought Hoggs honey comb shapers

[@raymondbrown867]

i have bees,I would like to put all my hives in a 30ft yurt.year round.,will that keep my bees safe during cold spells.sparks nevada.

[@jacksparrow1292]

Sorry to say David but I would never sell that type of Comb Honey. The reason that Comp has had brood in it & is it doesn't make for a good selling product. Maybe you just did this for this video!

[@MrSnapper1d]

I am 72 years old and still have to cut out bites of comb out of frames when inspecting and eat it.

[@beek]

Probably why you are an active 72 year old!

[@MrSnapper1d]

@@beek I chewed on those lips and harmonicas also!!! lolol

[@thehouston141]

Hay David, I am a chicken what bee suit do you recommend that won’t break the bank

[@beek]

Any bee jacket will do.

[@piggy59873]

use a tyvek suit at hardware store. usually about $5.00

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

Correct me if I am wrong, but don't the bees make the honey? I never make honey. I have 3 hives I let the bees do all the work.

[@beek]

They make the honey but we "make" honey in a jar or we "make" comb honey by cutting it to size for a container. Kinda like cows make milk, but I can say, "hey make me a glass of milk please".