Beekeeping-Which Is Better And Faster, A Nuc or a 3 Pound Package of Bees?

[@Peter-od7op]

This has to be the best vdo on hive inspection i have ever seen. This my 2nd spring with bees. Ty so much. I love your course also.

[@beek]

Wow, thank you so much, I appreciate it!

[@colleenxethakis1455]

My daughter just turned 10. She has been watching your videos for about 2 years. Then she tells me all about how to care for our two hives. Thank you for doing this for us. Colleen and Alyssa Lacy. We enjoy very much.

[@michaelrichardson7532]

As a new bee keeper. I Really liked your camera work on the frames telling us what you see on the frames and then pulling one and asking us what we see. Makes us think and apply what your teaching. Very informative!

[@beek]

Thanks Michael. I looooovvveeeee teaching and helping others learn new things.

[@The_Original_B2K]

A hive inspection video plus a motivational talk? What a great way to start the day!

[@DooleyBFR]

my name is Casey Dooley! I am a growing beekeeper! I love my bees! all stings are my fault! Ive learned alot about smoking my bees! I now copy what you showed us! I do it your way and it works! I Thank you for taking time to encourage us! I lost my Dad a few years back! I bet you are a great Dad!! So now you are my bee dad! Love you and God Bless you!!!

[@beek]

Thanks Casey

[@sharonsanders9491]

You HAVE touched my soul 💜💜 You.....dont...even... Know...🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thank you

[@JOVA3337]

I love your videos. Great education on bees. The advice on depression makes this the best video ever. This spoke to me and my wife. Thank you, David. Bee Safe.

[@deidrejooste6263]

Thanks for the message it feels like I'm listening to my Dad's advice.. I miss him very much but this is a very good alternative. Feeling good about the next chapter in my life now. Thank you!

[@aimeemulaner7075]

I just want to say thank you so much for the time and effort that you put into your videos. I appreciate your knowledge on beekeeping and how you present it. I've watched lots of your videos in preparation for getting my own bees. I'm super excited about becoming a bee keeper :) I especially appreciate this video for the coffee talk time. You were so genuine in expressing that what you do on any certain day is "good enough" for that day. You brought up examples that hit home for me and I realized that I have been beating myself up for not "being good enough, or doing enough". I cried at the realization that I could let go of stress that isn't serving me and that I could enjoy my life more. Thank you for the gift :)

[@beek]

Wow, thank you so much and I'm thankful that my video encouraged and helped.

[@wonderly8542]

One year later drinking coffee !! That im good enough is the key reason, i wannebee a beekeeper. So to mention im learning a lot from the bee lover youtubers. Thanks a lot

[@juliaelrod2154]

My mom taught me when you're feeling down or having a rough day, do a good deed for someone. It works. Totally flips the attitude switch. The power of kindness...

[@onewithyall]

Coffee time has really helped me. I'm a very creative person and so is my wife. Lately I've not been feeling good enough. I know that I am an expert carpenter and wood worker. I have taken on remodeling our kitchen during the pandemic and not been well, contributing financially equally with my wife. I don't feel good about that. Your last Coffee Time was inspiring. Thank you. Whit Adams.

[@PeacefulPastel]

Thank you so much for creating content on KZbin you’re absolutely inspirational and encouraging. I love your positive and upbeat attitude on life and challenges that come your way. The way you teach is also marvelous. It keeps me engaged and makes me even more enthusiastic to be a bee keeper in my near future.

[@aldojer5053]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I just finished my heroes to hives course from the University of Michigan. I'm hoping I can find someone by me who I can shadow. So that I can gain some hands-on experience. Please keep up the good work that you are doing. I look forward to watching every single one of your videos. Stay safe sir and God bless

[@andycalcutt2177]

My wife said to tell you that you did touch her soul and your feeling that was correct, even if it was11 months early. Her father has Dementia and says the exact things to her as you said about I haven't seen you lately etc. Her sister also just passed this past week and she was feeling as though she hadn't done enough. She was there night and day for her, so really you nailed it spot on for us and I'm sure for many others. Thanks my friend for a great video, in sooo many ways, God bless you. We just subscribed because of this video.

[@beek]

Well thank you so much!

[@blakegprince]

Hi David, I sure enjoy you taking the time sharing all your knowledge on bee keeping. I wish they're more people like you who can put their energy in positive thinking. I enjoyed the coffee time with you. Thanks again!

[@beek]

Wow, you guys are motivating me so much. Glad I can help and share my thoughts.

[@coryrobbins7023]

I’m wanting to start my first hive either this spring or next and your videos have been by far the most educational and easiest videos for me to understand. I love it, thank you for passing on the knowledge

[@wendykruk1288]

You are touching my soul with all you are saying thank you!!

[@gregpugh3275]

Just gaining some interest in bee keeping. You've done such a great job, David! SO informative, I've been getting the odd little giggle out of your videos. Thanks so much for making them!

[@beek]

Thank you so much for watching

[@johnholland723]

You are hitting the nail on the head when you are talking about creativity. My whole life I have been one of those individuals who went from project to project. My wife has always accused me of never finishing things. Looking back on my 73 years I realize that that is not true statement about the real me. I got out of the Air Force at 22 years old and immediately started beekeeping I just happen to be going by a neighbors house and there was this old man 85 years old I think and he was pushing an old wheel barrel and it was loaded with bees . I asked him if he would sell me a hive and he said he didn’t want to sell me one but he told me of a fellow who would. I went and bought two hives from this fellow and never looked back on and off I have been keeping bees since then. I lost interest in them a few years ago due to certain things happening in my own life but have recently decided to take it up again. Depression indeed what is the cause of it. And the bees I just got a package and they are doing fine here in Maine. My base came from Kentucky and I had to install them on the coldest rainiest spring day ever. I almost mumbled the ball when I dropped the queen cage to the bottom. I didn’t have any gloves just neoprene slip overs Novell but the bees were just fine and I carefully grabbed a queen and put it back where she belonged and then I pulled the wrong plug out on the first day so she was immediately released. I just checked my beers yesterday and they have drawn for frames of cone out in two weeks and she is laying in there is brewed. I am going to go back and listen to the rest of your presentation. I am so glad that I found your channel. And have subscribed. Keep up the good work sir.

[@diannemiller4754]

I really appreciate seeing the two types of bee's; packages/nuc. I am thankful for your coffee time. SPOT ON DAVE!!!

[@beek]

Aw, so nice of you. Thank you!!

[@sharonsanders9491]

I needed to hear exactly what you said tonight!! AWESOME vid/info..... Thank you 🙏 really

[@spirestocksnotification6710]

Thanks for spending the time to post. In addition to 5 frames of when to add medium box, which can be subjective on how much of brood on of each frame, on two of your frames there is also crowning, the bees connecting the top of the frames with comb. That is another indication to add a box, which you indicate at minute 19

[@streetbeefsanyday8272]

Loved this video David! I’m going through a rough time and I’m looking at bee keeping as a way to keep busy. I struggle with feeling like I’m not good enough. I have been told this as someone with autism my whole life. However I’m fascinated with bees and want to learn more. I don’t know how to say your video has gave me the encouragement I desperately needed but it has. I just can’t thank you enough for that. I guess what I’m trying to say is it felt like you made this video just for my. Thank you thank you thank you

[@subencalooksup]

David, thank you so much for your words of encouragement at the end of this video. While my doubt was not beekeeping related at the moment, your words profoundly touched me and were extraordinarily timely. God places even two year old videos in our way to help validate and guide us 🙏❤

[@beek]

Wonderful!

[@jeremiahyeo5863]

Thanks for your words of encouragement.

[@LewisandAsher]

Love bee inspections. LOVE Coffee time. MORE coffee time! Also need more comprehensive Bee mite treatment coaching. I hurt my bees more than helped them last year with mite inspections and treatment

[@yadangliu583]

I recently paid for your online bee course and I love you! I feel so confident that I am going to be a successful apiarist. I also feel very connected to you as I'm watching all your other videos here on youtube. Your a blessing! Thank you David!

[@beek]

Well thank you so much!

[@yadangliu583]

@@beekby the way my name is Adam Lau. I live at a place called St Francis of the Woods spiritual renewal center and there are several abandoned hives, they're in pretty bad shape and I am working hard to get at least 2-3 hives prepared for this coming spring! I hope it's not too late to order a package in a queen

[@yadangliu583]

I know it's too late this year, what I meant is I hope it's not too late to order for next year

[@karindinarda8755]

I just caught this video by chance and wanted to tell you, your chat at the end was just what I needed! I am good enough! Thank you!

[@bryantfarms2691]

Omg brilliant David!!!! You are a light worker with this message! Love it ✨🙌🌞🤩

[@beek]

Glad I can be encouraging

[@danielgriff2659]

I enjoyed your commentary at the end. We ALL seem to be comparing ourselves to a fantasy "ideal" and suffering low esteem because of it. We have to keep things in perspective.

[@marnsimpson8718]

I'd like to become a beekeeper. Your video is very informative. TY I enjoyed your 'coffee time' too.

[@vanurban]

Every time I lose my will to become a beekeeper in spring next year,it only takes for me couple of moments watching some of your videos and desire to spend time with bees always comes back... You are a very good teacher,calm and sense talking makes me understand everything you teach... Ty

[@madeleinet6224]

You touched my soul with this info. Thank you. Brought tears to my eyes

[@velmaledet8320]

Thanks, David. Hope you have a wonderful day. 🙂

[@richardhyatt-beekeeping]

Been benging on your queen rearing videos today. Took me back to this one made a year ago. Loved the comparison. And, enjoyed the coffee time talk. I'm the aging parent. And so, that's good enough. Can't wait to meet you ate Hive Life 2023 next week!

[@tonyt.1596]

Great philosophy talk today. Thank you David.

[@beek]

Glad you liked it!

[@TAFPlays]

Going to be starting next spring and this is one of many videos I have seen from you that are fantastic sources of information in my journey to learn as much as possible about bee keeping. Keep doing what you do!

[@cptledonne]

David, your videos are absolutely great and have helped me tremendously in my education as a beginner beekeeper. The detail and time you take to explain and educate is much appreciated. Thank you very much for what you do for the beekeeping community.

[@jamesthomas9415]

David hello: My name is James Thomas live in Tennessee i am a first time beekeeper and i enjoy watching your videos. I have learn so much from them I am hoping to one day be where you are in beekeeping. One day at a time. Thank you for what you are doing and i am good enough.

[@devin6334]

I pickup my nuc in a few weeks and sometime soon a package too.. first year here and after two years researching and waiting to buy a house, here I am after buying the house last June. I don't think I could BEE any more excited to get into this now. Especially since seeing native bees in our chicken run twice this past week. Just gonna keep refreshing my mind and preparing.

[@dumitruclapon2199]

I enjoy your videos and the coffee time subjects. Thank you for sharing your rich experience. I learned a lot from few of your videos that I watch. I was looking for some advice on how to treat my hive for mites in the beginning of April in Atlanta area

[@ronslanczka8941]

Hi David Thanks for the coffee time I needed to here what you had to say . Appreciated the video

[@beek]

Thank you Ron, glad you are enjoying these videos.

[@evonnewhalen9794]

Best hive inspection I have ever watched thus far. Thank you so much for sharing this information.

[@beek]

Thank you Evonne, I appreciate it.

[@luisitopidopaz]

Just amazing! How beautiful bees are!

[@andrewyearwood5087]

You are the only one. I’m good enough. Thanks.

[@waynegilchrist1596]

Your videos are Great. They are informative and enthusiastic. You exude confidence and your love and respect for the bees is evident. Many years ago my father kept several hives and as life's challenges brought changes in both our lives the bees became a diminishing priority and we gave them up. But for a number of years I learned a lot from helping keep them. Now, of course, and some 60 years later, I certainly enjoy relearning about these fascinating insects. Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge with us.

[@beek]

Wow, thank you so much.

[@robertward5595]

I really your videos and what great inspection of hives you've displayed. I have purchased both bagged and nucs and most of the nucs I've purchased had lots of larvae and capped brood where my bagged bees takes just a couple days longer. Thanks again.

[@beek]

Glad you like my videos, thank you.

[@cindywatkins35]

Fun and interesting to watch you and the beed. Thanks for posting this video.

[@ServantOfOsiris]

Thank you so much for the affirmations and looking through your hives!!!

[@beek]

You are so welcome

[@ServantOfOsiris]

@@beek have you watched any of vino farms videos with the bee barn?

[@beek]

I do not get a chance to watch many other video channels as I'm always working hard to make videos but I do check on Jim's progress but haven't seen a new video published in 6 months.

[@canadiancreekranch7836]

Just started my adventure into bee keeping I’m glad I found your channel it’s going to help a lot already learned a lot

[@user-hh2iw7jn7b]

Thanks bro... I want to get in to bee keeping but I don't have much money and I'm in the process of escaping California and moving to the country side with average... Thanks for taking the moment out to spread positive energy... I do really appreciate it

[@beek]

I appreciate it. Man! Might as well be as positive as we can because being negative doesn't do much to help us out 😄

[@tobysshades]

Yes Starlink is a life saver out in the woods

[@gallucciococ8943]

I absolutely have to go with a nuc. The spring starts here one month later than the valley. I have to go nuc.

[@martenapperloo1055]

Thanks Dave for your pep talks ,appreciate them ,just got my 2 nucs on the 23 May for my horizontal hives ,first time for me in many years to start bee keeping again

[@beek]

Marten, so awesome. Great to hear. It's going to be so enjoyable for you.

[@barbaraschmidt6965]

My Nuc of Italian bees came home to farm today! So excited to begin. Thank you Dave for your excellent videos. So helpful.

[@KurtisLukasik]

You answered a question I had about what can be use for smoke! Thanks!

[@beek]

Glad I could help!

[@stormryder9202]

I appreciate your videos as a new beekeeper of about five years it’s been a struggle up-and-down as my learning curve someday seems to be limited 😂 but you keep my spirits up because so far the bees have not given up on me and I’m definitely not giving up on the bees you have a nice day sir

[@beek]

Nice to hear from you. I like that you are moving forward, good for you. Always learning.

[@zuziv5877]

Thank you! You are excellent teacher.

[@beek]

Thank you soooo much Zuzana for your Super Thanks. I appreciate it so much.

[@ronkappa]

Hi David, I have seen many instructional and tutorial videos on the subject, but the way you explain and the close up shots you show are unique. Your explanations are easy for laymen to understand. I think your the best from this perspective. Well done. I'm your fan!

[@beek]

Wow, thanks a billion Ron, I appreciate it. And thanks for being a subscriber now for 3 years!!

[@erictavis6403]

Just put my deposit on my first nuc. Thanks for helping making my decision. Urban beekeeper here we go. Great advice at the end. I needed to hear that….

[@insightstudios1099]

Best bee keeping video i've watch and i've watched loads, in particular i love the section where you were encouraging the viewer's. keep up the good work. God bless🙏

[@beek]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jacobthemodelfarm2018]

David thank you so much for this video. It was so interesting and its the first time I’ve started to understand the terms brood, drone brood etc. Great camera work to boot. I am following you from Mid-Ulster in Northern Ireland here. I dont have bees yet, but hopefully this time next year….. great channel and thanks for the excellent content. Mark (Jacob the model farmers dad).

[@paperthyme]

Thank you, my first hives are on the way, I can't wait for Spring, which in north central Michigan, should arrive about July!

[@beek]

Wonderful!

[@paperthyme]

The hives will be here this week, Spring will be here about July, lol..@@beek

[@G.W.H.]

Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

[@underthefullmoons]

This coffee time is great and your hive inspection was so informative. Thank you.

[@radoslawjocz2976]

Your videos are brilliant! I am very thankful.

[@beek]

Thanks

[@philweaver9299]

David, keep doing your videos the way you do,they are Good Enough! Have a great day! Thanks!!

[@beek]

So nice of you to say!

[@B.Abe.]

Full time beekeeper....part time therapist....all time awesome!🤔😆

[@allisonpoole277]

Great videos, so informative! I will second the request for a little more visual detail on different cells. The little pause on the new eggs, for example, made it really easy to see exactly what you were seeing. For those of us still in the very early stages of beekeeping! Thanks so much from up in Canada 🇨🇦

[@Judithestears]

This is fascinating. Neighbor has a hive or 2…hoping they came through winter. I sent him this…just started watching bee stuff 2 days ago when I came across the gal who shares her BEEZE rescue. (😉). I would love to have a hive and expand as I’m able! 😊 I have one flower, wild, that his bees just love and it’s perennial. Hoping his came through. I need an outdoor hobby that is sweet. 😊

[@carlgibbons8998]

Reallyenjoyed this video as all your videos.

[@BtrflyBelle]

You are incredible! Thank you for doing what you do and for creating!

[@beek]

Well, thank you so much

[@laurasharp3720]

Love this video It was filmed so I could really get in there and see a working hive Thank you. Also I know to face the hives face East or South but what about placement? I, My question is ... should I place the hives in groups of trees or out in the open areas? I live in Central west Texas Lots of Cedar and mesquite tree's.

[@beek]

I like the open area to help reduce small hive beetle in the shade

[@gaurd3]

Excellent illustration.

[@stephenmathewson1324]

great information! I am thinking about starting a colony and need this type of content. thank you

[@duanejohnson3192]

Love this, love the coffee live! I just found you and it talked right to me. I am wanting to start beekeeping, still looking for my passion, and I have been called the bee whisperer so I hope I can do it! So much to remember. Looking forward to more motivational videos like this one, helping us with our everyday life too! Thanks, Carol .

[@Zack_262]

I needed to hear a lot of this today. Thank you

[@janisjersovs2441]

Thank you, very good easy to watch video

[@rachelmageo773]

Just brought home my 2 nucs in Olympia WA:)

[@PUPYSHEV]

You have a good channel, thanks for the efforts on it.

[@beek]

Well that is very much appreciated

[@Rexkinghon]

Great beekeeping and awesome coffee time!

[@debbieherbaugh217]

Thanks! I’m just beginning with two nucs. Your an inspiration!

[@MrKidpatch67]

I really enjoy your videos. I'm just getting ready to get started and wanted to know what I was getting in to. I'm looking forward to taking some of your courses.

[@KubotaKid]

New sub. Was gifted my first hive and am looking forward to bee keeping.

[@beek]

Nice James

[@TheStrappygirl]

I'm so appreciative of this entire video!!! It's really just what I needed! Thank you 😊 saved to watch again 🙏 I'm feeling good enough!

[@beek]

Thank you for taking the time to let me know!

[@649childers]

I learn something every time I watch.. I hope to meet ya one day..

[@beek]

I am so glad I am helping you learn. I meet alot of subscribers at EAS, Eastern Apiculture Society. There year it is in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Aug 11-13. I'll be there! Do a Google search of EAS and see if there is still room to join the conference.

[@GwamallaGhirras]

Thank you - such good advice and guidance.

[@beek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cherylgrassmann8425]

Thank you. I watched the whole thing.

[@getyourfeelgoodbackbjones1576]

Your videos are so well organized and informative that it is curing my Attention deficit issue. This is amazing!

[@beek]

Good to hear

[@mj-ls7qr8xp3n]

Thank you! Queen cups, leave them alone. Awesome....

[@davidwilson8920]

Dave, enjoy your videos immensely. This spring will be my first foray into beekeeping. I have purchased and assembled a Flohive and have immersed myself in videos such as yours. I am ordering my first bees this Saturday and have not decided on a package or Nuc. I may have missed it but I don't recall your conclusion as to which progressed more quickly, your package or your nuc. A recommendation for my first bees would be greatly appreciated! Thanks much!

[@ME_MeAndMyBees]

Hello David ! Like the newer Video style... With on screen Arrows pointing to things, and, content being Vocalised as we see it. Great for the NewBee 🤭 (Newbie.) .... You forgot to arrow label the 'Drone' cell, and say they are "Boy Bees"... Are there in the hive for a fairly 'short time.' To that of Workers, and the longest lived, The Queen ! 👑 Idea Suggestion: Could we have a Cuppa "Tea" Time please ! Blighty style.🇬🇧 Here in Scotland, UK, we drink lots of Tea !!! 🤗 (Might of been different if it was the 'Boston Coffee Party' way back ?!? Not.... Hehe. 🤭) We are having a really cold Spring, all over the UK, even this late in May 2021 (!) However Scottish bees are as hard as nails. (Saying, for being strong **... ) We are hardly getting any regular days of say 16C / 60F temperatures. Brrr.... Crazy. So we drinking a lot of Tea, as habit, and probably to get warm after doing wind swept Bee Hive inspections ! 🤭 I'm afraid I'm not a coffee drinker, but do love Coffee and Walnut cake... 🍰 Go figure... ? 🤣 But I do enjoy your slot called "Coffee Time" while I have a Cuppa of 'Earl Grey' Tea. ✓ Please could we get some nice calm Bee Audio...Eg Smoker bellow use, Hive tool use, or Bees pollinating a Flower etc, etc ...Instead of the 'way to loud' theme 'music'. It was blaring out / within my Mobile Phone ear buds. (Ouch !!!) "Tea Time" needs a Teapot*, a Tea Strainer, and Biccies ! (Slang for Biscuit.) Aka what you call Cookies ! 🍪 * OK, we do use Teabags, and a Spoon, we don't really use those Tea Bags in dinky paper wraps, and on a string, popular in the US .... I think we drink so much tea, those string bags would tie us up on knots ! 🤣 Tip : Teapot more as a Prop for your Film Set !!! ..... Teabag doesn't give it much oomph in footage 😆 Unless Grandma👵, or the Queen 👑 drops by.... Who prefer Teapots and Cake 🍰.... 🤗 Hope your Bees are doing great in the 3lb Package V. x5 Frame Nuc comparison. Do we get a Part 2 update ? * Packages are less popular her in the UK, because they won't Post or Ship them. Same goes for Nucs too, both need collection in person (!) Traveling eg 500miles, or so, is no distance for you guys, Stateside, but that's like us going from Scotland to France, to get Breed bees. We can get Queens delivered via Mail... Phew ! However they will be in high demand this year, as the Spring has been so cold, for so long, Virgin Queens failed to Mate satisfactorily !?! And Brexit means Bees or Queens cannot come from Europe to the UK any more. 😱 Maybe we will need to raise our own 'Queens' and buy Nucs from Beekeepers in near neighbourhoods.** ... 👍 Giving us bees that are Locally bred, and are Hardy in nature. Especially needed here in Scotland. 🥃 (only symbol for 'Scot'- land ?!?) Might need a Whisky if it doesn't warm up soon.... 😆 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@beek]

So nice to hear a beekeeping perspective from over the pond. Apparently, my lineage is from Scotland "Burns". I appreciate your suggestions. Sorry about the music. That's the hardest thing for me to balance. I will listen on a pair of headphones before mixing it down. I love all of your suggestions....and will act on many of them. Again, I'm sure beekeepers will enjoy hearing how beekeeping is for you in the UK. Oh, I LOVE Earl Grey tea. I even make my own Earl Grey with the Bergamot oil. On my next coffee time, we will do a cuppa tea with Earl Grey just for you.

[@RealMichaelMateo]

Awesome video, loved all of it!

[@MrJonesy77350]

Think I found something new to watch. Maybe in a couple years when we get a mortgage I can become an bee keeper

[@beek]

Thanks for subscribing. Beekeeping can be a hoot.

[@garyRt23Bees]

Congrats on 100.000 !!!!!

[@christinecontelmo9264]

Hello David, My question is what if the queen cup did have larvae? What to do?

[@derekh5340]

Wonderful channel thank you so much

[@PatriotRiotDoc]

Awesome video. New to bee keeping. Learning a ton

[@Lisa-jq3di]

This was super helpful, thank you!