Beekeeping for Beginners | Buying Bees (Nucleus)? What you NEED to Know

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for watching!

[@PavelBee]

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[@НиколайЧерезов-ф3в]

Супер видео !!!Удачи вам в пчеловодстве !!!

[@НиколайЧерезов-ф3в]

Супер видео !!!Удачи вам в пчеловодстве !!!

[@AnnaKra]

@@НиколайЧерезов-ф3в Я только началa пчеловодство, под присмотром моего отца, он долгое время заниматься пчеловодством. Cпасибо за просмотр и комментарий!!! :)

[@lunarrn]

I have been blessed to find your channel You and your father are wonderful.

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for such a lovely comment. Thanks for watching. :)

[@smackfilms8779]

Cool. Tnx.

[@AnnaKra]

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[@SoberJames]

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[@kiaya007]

omg anna you are so lucky. having a mentor to guide you but he is also your father so you can not get a better instructor. im so jealous in a good way. thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. many will benefit greatly. :D cheers

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for watching and commenting! :) I’m very lucky to have my dad as a mentor!

[@PavelBee]

Thank !!! Well done everything is fine I like everything and understandable and accessible to everyone Do more such videos Successes to you Always !!!

[@AnnaKra]

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[@SoberJames]

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[@680ecks]

wow ,those where exceptional frames . Don't expect such good bees if you are buying them. Your lucky, good Papa. Best looking bees I've seen.

[@AnnaKra]

Yes, this is true! Thank you for watching and commenting! :)

[@garyshaffer68]

Like your dad. I like some of his ideas. I make all of my own frames and hives but you have to have alot of wood working tooks. Thanks for taking the time to teach peaple we need more bee keepers. Gary in Pennsylvania.😁

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for watching and commenting! We definitely need more beekeepers! :)

[@Goggelgoogler]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@lisanowakow3688]

Your Dad gave you some good bees! Good luck with your current hive and new hives to come!

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for watching and commenting Lisa! :) I’ll definitely need some luck!

[@youknowwho5709]

Very well put together Anna, you're doing great on camera! 📹👍

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you James!!

[@thuffman44]

Very good video. I enjoy seeing your father's bee yard and I enjoyed listening. Have fun with your bees!!! 🐝🐝🐝☮️☯️

[@AnnaKra]

Tim, thank you, for watching and commenting! :)

[@AnnaKra]

Nice Swarm Removal! For some reason, it didn't let me comment on your Swarm Removal Video, good tips tho! My beehive swarmed also, I will be posting my swarm removal video tomorrow! lol

[@woodchucktinman9893]

That was the best 5 frames I have ever seen for a nuc. Twice as many bees as what most sell.

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for watching and commenting Charles! :)

[@spencerhall8224]

She's got the hook up!

[@theprince8532]

Drones

[@grandpafischer8317]

Thanks Anna, I'm enjoying your instructions. Hope to get bees myself soon

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@charlesbaker8543]

Thank you for your answer.For the first time with a nuc I an trying to find out as much as I can before I get then

[@AnnaKra]

You're welcome! :)

[@Christianwarrior2014]

Hey! Beekeeper from Arizona!🌵 Awesome video! GOD bless😊

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you!

[@babarshahzad6764]

So exceptional and neat work. Amazing!

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you very much!

[@Jymm444]

Glad you like bees and want to have some. Only thing I would change is where the holes are. Should have an entrance even with bottom board. Bees can't drag their dead out like you have it set up. And it's easier for them to come and go. Hope you have good results.

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for your suggestion and comment! We have made an entrance like that on purpose. They have better protection from yellow jackets, bumblebees, and hornets. In some parts of the world, they only use an entrance like that and the bees are just fine. I see dead bees on the entrance every morning, they seem to have no problem dragging out the dead. But I'm sure every entrance style has its pros and cons. Also, another reason why we went with this style is because it's much easier to make. For new beekeepers, this is a good start.

[@allsmilz7234]

GreatVideo,I love it !👍🐝

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for commenting! :) I’m glad to hear.

[@jacadaxray]

Love your videos always, love the bond between you and your dad. keep smiling :)

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you! :) Thank you for watching!

[@Warriorking.1963]

Not being a beekeeper and knowing nothing about it, I could ask you about a thousand questions, but maybe you wouldn't mind if I settled for three? They're probably stupid, but here goes: Do bees cap cells which are being used to store food, or is it only cells with larvae in them? When bees swarm and fly off, how long would you normally have to capture them before they'd disappear and you lose them? What is a nuke? I really am enjoying you videos, thanks for posting them.

[@popquizzz]

Ana, can you ask your Dad about the practice of when you get a Nuc or Package and keeping them cooped up for any time more than an hour without really good air movement it is important to put a saturated sponge with water at the bottom of the hive allowing the bees to drink some water to help keep the hive at the proper temperature. I have heard of bees cooking themselves to death because of poor air circulation.

[@AnnaKra]

Yes, he said this is good advice! Also, the screen on top is absolutely a must, and adding a small super on top to give them space is recommended as well. If possible to transport them inside the car with air conditioner on. Thank you for watching and commenting! :)

[@notafuckinpplperson8233]

you put a screen over the entrance. still cooped up and with plenty ventilation. let's not complicate bee keeping.

[@alamenahlesetif]

good

[@Jimflawless927]

This is a separate question. Why do some raise so many queens. What do they do with all of them if they don’t have buyers or do t need them for themselves. Thanks. And keep posting more videos

[@BonsaiJCan]

Awesome video, Great to see how to start a colony from the very start.

[@AnnaKra]

I'm glad to hear this! Thank you for watching and commenting! :)

[@brucejarrell5707]

Outstanding!!

[@xdsuzi2]

nice video! Good job, good learning process from your vids for starting out on keeping bees, I like it, keep it up! :) 👍

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you XDsuzi!

[@catchemalive]

You have very gentle bees!!!! Out of all your videos, I’ve yet to see them get upset at anything you’ve done to them!!! What’s your secret to keeping those genetics?!?

[@josephwoodall832]

Hello Anna I just built a hive body for a double nucleus colony all I did was slide a piece of plywood in the hive body dividing it in two the long way. It still fits 10 frames and now I'll be able to winter two colonies with the same foot print as only one. That will be two less colonies to buy next year.

[@AnnaKra]

Nice! That is awesome!

[@josephwoodall832]

@@AnnaKra thank you I thought it might be something you might like to try for yourself when you start getting splits I've heard they build up a little faster in nuc boxes it might come in handy for you.

[@josephwoodall832]

@@AnnaKra well I've put my bees in got stung a few times my boy got stung a lot. I think he may still be upset with me. Otherwise it went well.

[@AnnaKra]

@@josephwoodall832 That's not good. Don't forget about the gear!

[@josephwoodall832]

@@AnnaKra oh we had gear on but my boy didn't pull the coat down all the way and they flew up his back and I had an accident with a saw and couldn't get one glove on so I got about five stings on that hand the boy was stung many times on the back

[@babarshahzad6764]

Can you please make a video about the management and control of Nosema in honeybees.

[@finiscary9689]

So Cool!!

[@СергейМуха-н1ю]

Анна видио супер

[@shad0wrune]

Informative Vid! Please tone down the volume of the music a bit. There is too much difference between the spoken part and the music (which should be supporting, not leading).

[@AnnaKra]

Yes, thank you for your feedback.

[@notafuckinpplperson8233]

i thought it was perfect.

[@eberntson]

The interstitial music is not helpful and much to loud, please re-edit sans the music. Your video are so pleasant and enjoyable with your enthusiasm and dad's knowledge is vast. I learn something from each of you every video. Please make more...

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for your suggestion, we will consider that in our next videos. Thank you for watching! Hope you have a great day! :)

[@eberntson]

@@AnnaKra The music was actually placed ok but the volume was too high. I'm sure you can find an app that will standardize the volume and let you do a fade at the end just before you talk. See some for Fredrick Dunn's bee videos. I know you are learning, so my criticisms if constructive.

[@majfed2]

Enjoy your videos we are in Lexington S.C. wondering where you are

[@AnnaKra]

Nice! We live in Lyman S.C. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

[@notafuckinpplperson8233]

Anna Kra did ya heart your own comment?

[@djilaliaoudia798]

Hello, I am from Algeria. I am 29 years old. I work in the field of beekeeping. I have five years of experience. If you want to work for you, I want to work with any hair. I want to work in your country. Thank you.❤❤❤❤

[@ziadalger2619]

Bon travail 👍

[@AnnaKra]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@davidgiddens8895]

Have you posted any follow up videos of your new hive? I hope they are doing well!

[@AnnaKra]

Not yet, as soon as we get a chance we will!

[@OklahomaBeekeeper]

хорошее видео, good video

[@AnnaKra]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@villagelifesecrets1346]

Good information

[@AnnaKra]

Thanks

[@sinanalwaith]

Hi Anna , I only have a basement with no windows the only way to out side is through a one foot diameter steel unused chimney , can I put the beehive in that basement and let the bees to fly out and inside the place using the chimney

[@AnnaKra]

Sorry for the late reply, my dad said that idea should work with no problems! Thanks for watching!

[@broccoligirl9019]

If I have bees in My backyard will they just be flying around the block or do they just stay near the house

[@michaelflaherty9697]

Hi thanks for the video. I have just purchased an AZ hive from Slovenia Does your Dad have any advice onto install a nucleus into a 10 frame 3 storey AZ hive cheers Michael

[@AnnaKra]

Those hives look interesting! Unfortunately, my dad has never used those hives, so he can't help you with that. Sorry. Thank you for watching and commenting! :)

[@simopr09]

I have a question for your dad. Is beekeeping profitable? and how much money can I make (or loose) per year with 10 hives ?

[@AnnaKra]

My dad only does beekeeping as a hobby! But It can be very much so profitable for some, really depending on the location, how knowledgable you are, how healthy your bees are and how much time you have to deal with them. It's more profitable to make money from splitting hives and selling bees than it is to sell honey. The going rate for a nucleus in SC is $180! You can split one hive 2 or 3 times per year. Yes, it can be a nice side job, with 10 hives. The way we have our hives set up, one hive can bring up to 3 gallons of honey per year. A quart size jar of honey is about $15 bucks. I'm sure it adds up if you do the math! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@simopr09]

@@AnnaKra Thank you Anna for the great exhaustive answer! subscribing to you great channel ...

[@AnnaKra]

@@simopr09 You're welcome! Also, my dad said, each year is different because the amount of honey you get depends on the weather because the bees don't fly if its raining or cold outside. So, they cannot gather honey then.

[@charlesbaker8543]

We couldn't get a box of bees so they are giving us a 4 frame nuc.So did you smoke then before moving to your box and what did you do with the leftover bees in the nuc?

[@AnnaKra]

Yeah, we smoked them a little bit. With the leftover bees? I'm not sure I understand the question.

[@allsmilz7234]

The leftover bees from the parent colony will raise a new queen.

[@ratpackcolorado]

Big family on the way brilliant

[@AnnaKra]

Yes! Thank you for watching and commenting! :)

[@hotmurka]

Hey sis good video, i love it!

[@AnnaKra]

:)

[@ContemplativeSoul]

When that trap beat kicks in.. I thought my Spotify started playing, haha

[@AnnaKra]

lol. Thanks for watching!

[@atlakh]

Анна, сколько стоит у вас такой пчелопакет?

[@AnnaKra]

sorry, we are not selling bees this year.

[@ДалгатАбдуллаев-к7й]

Очень приятно Анна.на конец увидели вас симпатичная.Мир вам и вашим близким.подиска+лайк

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you! :)

[@charlesbaker8543]

Do you shake the left over bees in to the new box or do you take the old box and set in front of the hive and let then move into the new box by then self ?

[@AnnaKra]

Basically, we divide the bees in half. We only take half of the bees with the queen, the rest we leave in the old box, they develop a new queen on their own as long as they have eggs. That way we have two beehives. Its called a split. That's how beekeepers end up with a lot of families to sell, they split the hives so that they are not short on bees for themselves. My dad keeps the old box with the bees. I take the new box with half of the bees to a different property. You're not supposed to buy a beehive full of bees, bees need extra empty frames where they can grow and expand on their own. Once they grow and expand in one beehive you can add the second beehive on top, so that they have more room to bring honey. Otherwise, they can get too crowded and swarm (half of the bees fly away to a nearby tree to find a new nest, this can happen especially in springtime). Splitting beehives in springtime is normal practice for beekeepers to prevent swarming and to sell. I hope this answers your question. I hope I understood you correctly.

[@jaycustard4711]

What are his thoughts on hive bettles and how to control them

[@AnnaKra]

He believes a good way to control them is to build up a good strong hive. If they are still causing an issue to use this: www.mannlakeltd.com/beetle-blaster with vegetable oil. Super cheap and natural solution. Hope this helps. :)

[@jaycustard4711]

Anna Kra thanks for the response, I agree strong and healthy is the best. Enjoy his style!

[@vinodbaria6543]

Nice video .How many beekeeper working your apiary.

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for watching and commenting Vinod Baria! I only have one place, my dad has two places and over 40 hives.

[@allsmilz7234]

@@AnnaKra your dad should have lots of honey in a few months 🐝🍀

[@AnnaKra]

@@allsmilz7234 We do! We already extracted some honey on April 9th. Spring honey is absolutely amazing! Thank you for commenting!

[@erikdufresne6811]

Probably dumb question. So for start up you need to order a queen? Is there start up colonies? Very new to this and seeing how to get bees there once I get everything

[@AnnaKra]

It should come with the bees. Normally. Yes. You need a queen for it to work! Thanks for watching!

[@synwill1]

Hello, I'm loving your videos as I have not yet found a mentor. How do you get the pickle smell out of the lid of the jar? or do the bees not mind the pickle smell?

[@ramgooly3597]

Hi, dimension of bee box and frame,thanks

[@AnnaKra]

We use standard deep super: kit.com/annakra/decent-beginner-beekeeping-supplies-for-dirt-cheap/10-frame-9-5-8-2 and these frames: kit.com/annakra/decent-beginner-beekeeping-supplies-for-dirt-cheap/1783001-9-1-8-unassembled-se. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@shaney3116]

What kind of honey bees are these? That was a dark queen. Nice video to!

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you! :) They are Italian.

[@iikandy4512]

Wait a minute! I just started learning about beekeeping a few days ago and I already know that a main/brood box and a super are 2 different things. Where is your dad from by the way? I'm Russian, he sounds eastern European too.

[@quintond.7888]

Anna, just subscribed to your channel because I'm looking at trying to catch a swarm or get a nuc soon. I have to ask, where is your dad from? You both seem like k knowledgeable people.

[@AnnaKra]

We are originally from Russia. Thank you for watching and commenting! :)

[@quintond.7888]

@@AnnaKra thanks for the reply. I almost didn't catch your accent, I had to re-watch and listen for it. Glad you both decided to make the move, I don't speak Russian :)

[@babykuklee]

Nice , you are beautiful and explain beautifully ,

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you!!

[@matthewsibley3698]

I have never seen such calm bees I would love to purchase a queen from your dad Can you tell me what genetics they are ?

[@AnnaKra]

They are Italian! We are currently not selling bees/queens. Thank you for watching! :)

[@zcsaba77]

Anna you not bring these bees to far by cars! 😁 Btw: if someone take bees and will by closer new place than 2km from old place, they will return to old place

[@AnnaKra]

They can return, that is true, but not if you get a lot of closed brood too. The new bees don’t remember the old place. Splits are done in a similar way, most of the closed brood is put in a new hive this way you’ll have the new bees even if the older bees decide to go back.

[@ВалерийНикитин-ъ3ш]

Спасибо! Я подписан на вашего отца. Но не говорю по английски. Буду вас смотреть еще и для освоения языка. Если, что отвечайте по русски. О кеу?

[@AnnaKra]

Хорошо! :)

[@tomcrynock37]

I have a question, how do you recommend installing a package ?

[@AnnaKra]

He said, pretty simple, to leave 5 frames with foundation in the hive, take the queen with the cage and put her between frames. Put the package inside the hive with the frames. Feed the bees with sugar syrup for at least 7 days. I hope this helps. Thank you for watching and commenting! :)

[@tomcrynock37]

Thank you very much

[@aleksandrit777]

У вас пчёлы вроде итальянка, а матка чёрная. Какая порода???? 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@PavelBee]

Спасибо Уважаемый за вопрос !!! Матки итальянские,но в округе есть разные породы Трутни могут быть другой породы не проконтролируешь спаривание, поэтому приходится закупать периодически маток, Чтобы не было помесей и близкородственных семей И то и другое всегда не хорошо. Удачи Вам Всегда !!!

[@AnnaKra]

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[@AnnaKra]

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[@SoberJames]

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[@SoberJames]

@@AnnaKra great stuff! Love the fast motion 💨 I'd take the music down a notch Great vid, engaging!

[@sothisisme91]

Where did you get that hoodie??

[@AnnaKra]

On Amazon.com

[@danielw3369]

Your dad is so kind, gave you too many bees.

[@AnnaKra]

Yes, he did. :)

[@pustpokazivaet8277]

Good frames is full of bees and brood

[@AnnaKra]

Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@pustpokazivaet8277]

@@AnnaKraYou`re welcome! Thanks for good and useful videos!

[@pustpokazivaet8277]

I have couple of questions for you! Can I to order a medicine of protecting bees against varroa mites ?

[@AnnaKra]

@@pustpokazivaet8277 Hi! Here is a link to where we buy our medicine and how we treat Varroa Mites. I hope this helps. kit.co/annakra/on-a-budget-decent-beginner-beekeeping-supplies/treating-varroa-mite

[@pustpokazivaet8277]

@@AnnaKra Thank you so much, Anna!

[@malekhanasheh4490]

Love your videos, Would you advise me to invest in beekeeping? I wanna open a branch of my own company in beekeeping and bee care in the United States of America

[@AnnaKra]

If that is where your heart is then you should do it!

[@cristinelbanciuc150]

You are very beautiful, Anna!😁🖐️💐🐝

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you. Thanks for watching.

[@elizabethbishop1882]

Incredible that they ate all that sugar water😄

[@AnnaKra]

Yes, I was surprised too! Thank you for watching! :)

[@atlakh]

Дядь Паша, плоскогубцы наверное ещё советские 😄. 4.30 мин

[@AnnaKra]

Thanks for watching!

[@silistm3987]

Very interesting listening the way you talk, you are cute. Nice video

[@AnnaKra]

Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

[@mrwonk]

They don't give us nucs packed like that here in the states :)

[@vinodbaria6543]

What is your national.

[@AnnaKra]

We are Russian! Currently, we live in SC.

[@allsmilz7234]

@@AnnaKra please ask your father how much honey or sugar is required to overwinter a honeybee colony in Mother Russia ?

[@allsmilz7234]

Also how much honey they make in 1 summer there in Mother Russia ?

[@AnnaKra]

@@allsmilz7234 about 50 pounds of sugar per hive. We buy 50 pounds of pure cane sugar for about $20 bucks at Costco.

[@franciscomiramontes1671]

The music is not needed. The info is what I need.

[@DhangarBeeFarming]

good evening mam I want to come your apiary.can you help me.

[@AnnaKra]

Hi. Thank you for watching! We don't give out our address online due to safety reasons, but we are happy to answer any questions in the comment section.

[@DhangarBeeFarming]

Mam howmany collect honey in one year one bee hive.

[@natashahines5115]

They were hungry!

[@AnnaKra]

Thank you for watching Natasha!!

[@jean-clauded5823]

Music is too load. Have to turn it up to here then down because of the music.

[@erkidenknight]

Heels and boots....

[@saeed4ish]

Hi friend I don’t see your video from your dad anymore

[@AnnaKra]

We will be coming back soon! Thanks for watching!

[@notafuckinpplperson8233]

no ring boys

[@4dscreenart]

Sorry the music was to much for me.

[@djilaliaoudia798]

Hello, I am from Algeria. I am 29 years old. I work in the field of beekeeping. I have five years of experience. If you want to work for you, I want to work with any hair. I want to work in your country. Thank you.❤❤❤❤

[@kristopherdb]

Music way to loud

[@ui4lh]

11:24 how to make Diabetic bees lol

[@ralphgresham6327]

I subscribed, not informed. I search utube. Because I don't TRUST UTUBE.

[@AnnaKra]

Thanks for watching! What do you mean you don’t trust youtube?

[@kristopherdb]

Music way to loud