Flow Hive easy split 🐝🐝

[@FrederickDunn]

Always great to be able to see what's going on in your neck of the woods! Always excellent and glad to see the bees doing so well!

[@FlowHive]

Hi Fred, spring is in full swing and swarms are abundant. There is a strong nectar flow and colonies are expanding rapidly. How are thing in your neck of the woods? - Leah.

[@FrederickDunn]

@@FlowHive Hi Leah! We are in our final nectar flow and bee numbers are high which will lead us into prime robbing season very soon. It's been the best beekeeping year I can remember and we're going into Autumn strong. :)

[@jeremyjames3895]

It's nice to see my favorite two channels talking to each other...!

[@FrederickDunn]

@@jeremyjames3895 Thank you Jeremy! It's a worldwide community :)

[@shotgunbobby11]

@@FrederickDunn I recently watched a channel do a split by taking the original queen away with 2-3 frames of resources and capped brood. He left 1-2 frames of eggs and the rest of the colony behind to make a new queen. The theory is that the larger numbers can possibly make a new queen cell and queen faster because the numbers are greater. And the old queen can immediately start or continue laying eggs in the new hive split. What’s your thoughts @Fred?

[@colette8694]

The best info on KZbin about bees 🐝

[@VidKatMA1]

It is now end of March 2021 and I am approaching my First Year Anniversary as a Flow Hive Beekeeper. This video is very instructive to me as I think my Strong Double Deep is now ready for a Spring split. I will be doing my first Spring inspection early April & Super on the Anniversary of Earth Day. I think that I will buy another give body & split in May. This video was Super well done & you explained in every detail what I need do. Thank You Cedar.

[@FlowHive]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Kathleen - Sam

[@Ibixgames]

teenager from southern california here! I'm excited to get my first hive next season (fingers crossed). Your videos are amazing and super helpful!

[@manuhonkanen2111]

Hi! How are things going on with the bees?

[@shellyeckel757]

BEE'S ARE SO SMART 💛

[@harut5795]

I wish I was there learning from you because you are a master in this field ...Thanks for these beautiful videos, sir.... Regards from Kashmir...

[@SmartMoneyReviews]

These hives look awesome, well thought out. Im not a bee keeper though, but considering it. One day i may have a flow hive.

[@christinah128]

This was amazingly helpful thank you! How do I find your book?!

[@FlowHive]

You can find our support section here :) support.honeyflow.com/tag/beginner-questions/?_gl=1*1bdwsot*_gcl_au*OTU1NzgyMTgwLjE2OTAyNDQ1NzQ. - Isobella

[@tarkine71]

Thx, i will be doing my fist split this spring in Tassie this was really helpful

[@moniquestewart6029]

Hi Leah, do you guys ever add extra brood or super boxes to an existing complete flow hive? What are the pros or cons to doing so? Please and thank you : )

[@SindreEide93]

16:50 ooooh hello there, what are you doing *SPLATT. That poor girl

[@normanwells2755]

it was a juicy one.

[@briannamccullough5423]

I stopped for a second at this exact moment too. So sad haha

[@paulelliott615]

Hi just wondering why you were inserting new frames without wax's, during the splittings

[@marinaleontiev9788]

Hi I am just about to purchase a Flow hive, I was watching your utube video about splitting the hives, so as to stop Bee swarming. You mentioned your first step would be to move the Flow hive away slightly into a new position so the Brood box can have a more abundant supply of bees returning to that original position where they first were dropping there nectar so as to start a promising Brood. I am not sure if you are interested in this suggestion, but because I am getting older moving the Flow Hive box would be challenging for my back, is it possible to have wheels on the feet of your box's for better mobility, I understand this could create small problems with the balancing of the Flow Hive, or have you thought of this idea already? If this could be the next part in any of your new innovative changes for the future Flow Hive remodeling, I would be more than in to it !!! :-) Marina

[@rbljackson]

while not a beekeeper myself (yet)...i just wanted to say it appears you have a fantastic product that is well thought out. Not only that, I have watched your videos for the last two days and found the information SUPER educational, interesting, and entertaining as well ! I had no idea this type of product existed. If the product works as good as it appears to from the content...you have a home run winner! One question I have not heard asked yet is this: How often do you have to inspect the colony/open the brood box to inspect things? Is it feasible for me to keep one of these out at a country property and inspect the colony every few weeks? Or do they require more supervision (weekly? daily?).

[@FlowHive]

Hi there, we generally suggest inspecting the brood once a week at the beginning and dialling back to a couple of times a year. You can find more information on this here support.honeyflow.com/how-often-do-i-need-to-check-the-brood/ - Sam

[@darrencormier5607]

i have built up frames...should I put those empty ones on the outside of the inner frames?

[@FlowHive]

Hey Darren, After 2-5 years it is recommended to cycle out the brood frames. For more info see this page: support.honeyflow.com/do-i-need-to-rotate-my-brood-frames/ - Danika

just wondering... how long after the split can I move it away from the old one? I think I saw something and it said not to move them more than 3 feet at a time. how long between each move?

[@danielhettema5845]

can the queen swarm with the queen divider (the grate that separates the top from the bottom) in place?

[@monicawhawell6516]

We currently have 2 supers on our flow hive (both were left on over winter). We intend to split the hive this spring... Should we harvest the top super prior to splitting? Leave it on the original hive? Or put one of the supers on the new hive? (I imagine the latter is not ideal due to the risk of hive beatle with a smaller colony?)

[@FlowHive]

As you will be reducing the colony size, removing the Flow Super would be a good step to ensure the bees can establish themselves once more. -Kieran

[@monicawhawell6516]

@@FlowHive thank you 😊

[@garrettkearbey6907]

When do you put a honey super on the split?

[@benjaminlehman3221]

What do you do when you cant hold any more hives?

[@kavindrasinghthapa3897]

Good to watch such a great beautiful bee hive . A question is that suppose , while spliting the hive a naturally queen cell is formed in the hive by worker bees , and at the same time old queen also goes with the new splitting box , in such case , will old hive reproduce new queen? ,second question if there is neither drown cell nor mated queen in orginal box, in such case will bees in original box servive?

[@FlowHive]

Birenda, when the bees swarm the old queen will leave with up to 60% of the population to start a new colony. Your remaining bees will often re-queen themselves, but it is also a good idea to check for a queen cell. If the bees do not successfully raise a queen you can purchase a queen and add it to the brood box. Swarming is a natural process and is considered reproduction for a bee colony and is a common occurrence with all types of hives. Any experienced beekeeper will attest that because bees are a wild creature, they simply do not always perform how we expect or how we would like them to behave. Bee swarming is caused by an increase in the hive population (usually due to warm weather) where the numbers become so excessive that the worker bees cannot smell the queen's pheromones anymore, so they raise a new queen. Please let us know if you have any questions - Leah.

[@kavindrasinghthapa3897]

Thank, leah.

[@kavindrasinghthapa3897]

@@FlowHive one more question, how many natural swarm posible in a strong hive ?

[@itchyvet]

@@FlowHive I'm new to bee keeping. I have been told that when they swarm, the old queen goes with them. Four weeks ago, I did a brood check and found the OLD queen still in residence despite the hive having swarmed last spring. This is contrary to everything I've been told. She even still has her coloured marking on her back denoting the years she was born. My assisting experienced beekeeper was astounded, as he also believed the old queen would have left in the swarm. The hive is strong and healthy, considering a split this spring.

[@benjaminlehman3221]

I wish I had enough money to have 10 flow hives

[@peterw596]

I am interested to know what the process would be if you didn’t find the queen.

[@DebiRose062]

13:50 queen cell 20:30 queen

[@uncreator3607]

i saw video that queen kill other queens i wonder why he look for her

[@crispernator]

Hi with your hives you do not use a wax foundation just let the bees make it ? do you use any support wire or not if this is the way you do your frames

[@FlowHive]

Hi, The Brood frames that we provide are foundationless. With these frames there is the option of adding wire, your own foundation or going foundationless. Cedar personally uses no foundation - as it allows the bee's to build their own natural structure with different cell sizes for the different types of bees, babies, queen, etc. The Brood Frames that we provide come with a comb guide - the little strip of timber that can be attached to the top of the frame - the bees naturally build off this with no problem. We have a video which shows the different types of Brood Frames available here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faO2emxtedCFl5Y The different brood frame options are: 1. Use the wooden strips provided and glue or nail them into the slot in the top bar. Creating foundationless frames ready to go in the hive, but they may need checking in the first few weeks to fix any cross comb that may occur. Hive needs to be level from side to side to help prevent cross comb. 2. Use strips of wax foundation melted with wax into the slot in the top bar. (You will not need the timber comb guides strips for this). Hive needs to be level from side to side to help prevent cross comb. 3. Use a full sheet of wax foundation and mount it into the frame. Using the holes in the side arms for the wire that supports the wax. Usually the wires are heated to melt into the wax sheet. (You will not need the timber comb guides for this). Less important that the hive is level but still a good idea. 4. Use a prefabbed sheet of plastic foundation and nail the frame around it. (You will not need the timber comb guides for this). Less important that the hive is level but still a good idea. If you are new to beekeeping, below is some information that you might find handy. We also have some good articles here on Foundationless beekeeping: www.honeyflow.com/news/blog/p/163/tag/38/Beginner%20Beekeeping. I hope this helps - Leah.

[@SpiderSmokingSam]

Hi, I'm your latest subscriber :D So, question: how careful are you not to smush any bees, and what if you accidentally pinch one a little too hard between frames or something? Is such a thing no big deal, pretty common/rare, cause for mutiny, cannibalism time, maybe they have a moment of silence or a funeral ceremony..?

[@FlowHive]

Hi Cali, It takes a careful hand not to squash bees during an inspection, one practice you can do, is hesitate before placing anything on another surface, this action will indicate to the bees that they need to get out of the way, so gently lower pause and then lower again the slight pressure on any bees and then allowing them time will better ensure they are safe. Undertaker bees will remove deceased bees and drop them at a designated location away from the hive-Kieran

[@ivanc3654]

Do you normally leave the burr comb or clean it up.

[@FlowHive]

It is generally good practice to clean up the burr comb, this makes it easier to inspect the frames :) - Leah.

[@theophilusmohapi9117]

How far do you move the old hive from original position

[@FlowHive]

Hey :) For splitting a hive there is no minimum, you can place the new split right beside the original. If you're relocating a hive then you want to move it a minimum of about 4 miles/7 kilometres otherwise they may return to the original location. See more info on that here: www.honeyflow.com/blogs/beekeeping-basics/how-to-move-a-bee-hive?_ga=2.249319367.1900718825.1664146730-2138794125.1663540091 Hope that helps! - Danika

[@leithal1546]

If you didn’t have another box can you just remove the queen cell and that will prevent a swarm?

[@FlowHive]

It can be tricky - often once the hive has decided to swarm, they will find a way to swarm. See this article for more info: www.honeyflow.com.au/blogs/beekeeping-basics/swarm-prevention I hope it helps :) - Danika

[@fontez18]

Awesome video

[@bunnychristian4889]

I want to split my hive but can’t find my Queen , need some advice.

[@normanwells2755]

32:15 Can that frame to replace the queen be taken from any hive, or only frames that had been together before the split?

[@fionmor4893]

if you leave the new split right next to the old hive.... why wouldn't the bees in the split go back to the old hive?

[@FlowHive]

If you move the new spilt into the original hive position and many of the bees will return there - Leah.

[@sharonwahren9840]

I wonder with splitting hives, are you confined to keeping the new hive on your property since the bees' GPS would always lead them to the same spot? Therefore impossible to pass the split onto someone else to take away to a new location?

[@FlowHive]

When it comes to the initial split. You are likely to end up with a lot less bees if you were to move them to a new location while splitting. When it comes to moving a hive this is a whole different process, but entirely possible. This video would be the best option to check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqLJdmmgiNV0fLM -Kieran

[@brucewest4862]

Wouldn't you want to make sure there are no other swarm cells in the box you leave the queen in?

[@Rogerbrad96]

You show 3 queens. How does that work that out? You only need one queen. Do they settle it before they start laying eggs?

[@adamstrang958]

The first queen that hatches will usually wander around and sting the unhatched queens to kill them or there will be a fight to the death

[@shanoncurtis7654]

What would happen if you're hive swarms and your not there to get them would you lose all all your bees in the hive.

[@FlowHive]

Shanon, when the bees swarm the old queen will leave with up to 60% of the population to start a new colony. Your remaining bees will often re-queen themselves, but it is also a good idea to check for a queen cell. If the bees do not successfully raise a queen you can purchase a queen and add it to the brood box. Swarming is a natural process and is considered reproduction for a bee colony and is a common occurrence with all types of hives. Any experienced beekeeper will attest that because bees are a wild creature, they simply do not always perform how we expect or how we would like them to behave. Bee swarming is caused by an increase in the hive population (usually due to warm weather) where the numbers become so excessive that the worker bees cannot smell the queen's pheromones anymore, so they raise a new queen. Please let us know if you have any questions - Leah.

[@shanoncurtis7654]

@@FlowHive thanks and can you please put my comment on your next video because this will help other beekeepers and people how are starting to keep bee's as well and thank you for your help.

[@joseortiz5965]

Awesome

[@wendyhood93]

What if I don't find the queen in the original box and she accidently ends up in the new box

[@cirene2550]

When would you add the combs above the brood nest? I am very new to this but have a very busy and full hive which may needs a split

[@FlowHive]

Hi Cynthia, the Flow Hive is just like any other beehive, and it is important to add your Flow super box once the bees in your brood box are fully established.It sound like your hive is ready. If you would like to check, you can email us at [e-mail] with photos and any questions you have. - Leah.

[@igor8052]

Super! 🐝🍯👍

[@jeylanch3464]

I want to buy from this product but how

[@MK-px3re]

How do you stop the Queen from laying eggs in the super?

[@FlowHive]

Hi, there are no baby bees or larvae in the Flow Frames as we have a queen excluder on top of our brood box (the queen cannot lay eggs in the Flow Frames as she doesn't have access to the Flow Super). If there does happen to be a bee down an empty cell it won’t get injured as there is enough space between the comb walls. - Leah.

[@Andy-pb4jg]

Is summer OK to do a split?

[@Peter-od7op]

New bee keeper this was best i have see. Should you feed now

[@FlowHive]

Hi Peter, we don't usually need to feed as we are in a sub-tropical climate. It's best to ask advice from your local beekeepers on feeding. - Sam

[@Peter-od7op]

@@FlowHive ty for reply

[@rose2525bud]

🧡🐝🧡

[@mariospanagiotidis7422]

in greece you have a representative ?

[@FlowHive]

Hey Marios, We have a Flow Ambassador in Greece - you can see them and their details on this map of ours: www.honeyflow.com.au/pages/bee-club-directory And we also have a European online store you can order from for Greece here: eu.honeyflow.com/ I hope this helps! - Danika

[@ls400japan4]

حركات 👌🏻👍🏻

[@richdaly9861]

Thank you

[@Peter-od7op]

Can you move the split hive and move it 40 feet away. Or does it have to be next to original hive

[@FlowHive]

Hi Peter, moving hives can be tricky - they need to be moved either a meter at a time or greater than 6kms in one go. Here's some more information support.honeyflow.com/how-can-i-move-my-flow-hive/ - Sam

[@ivancota9762]

why don't the queen go up to the super box and start a new colony? why only the workers can exit the first box?

[@FlowHive]

There is a queen excluder between the bottom box and the top box, so the queen doesnt move up to lay eggs where the extra honey stores are kept. The queen doesnt leave the bottom box unless there is a swarm occurring. -Kieran

[@selimcani1819]

please how much is..

[@FlowHive]

Hi Selim, All of our Flow products and prices are available from our online stores. For customers in Australia www.honeyflow.com.au, Europe eu.honeyflow.com/, Canada ca.honeyflow.com, UK uk.honeyflow.com or international www.honeyflow.com Here you will find product information and pricing listed. If your country is not on our shipping list and you would like to make a purchase, please email us at [e-mail] with what you would like to order and we will give you a price and shipping quote. Please let us know if you have any questions - Danika

[@timothybeale6750]

Where in new Zealand is this?

[@soapsoilandsunshine3241]

G'day Timothy. Flowhive headquarters is in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia. New Zealand is just across the pond though.

[@maliktamimawan]

Salute.

[@Meesie_2105]

what if you dont have a second box but you have to many bees?

[@FlowHive]

Hi there mees, you can split the hive and give some to another beekeeper who is looking for a new colony, or you could purchase another brood box to grow the colony. Ultimately if you aren't able to provide the colony the space that they need there is a danger of swarming. - Sam

[@حسامحربي-ظ2ك]

الرجاء الترجمه الي العربيه لو تكرمت

[@kavindrasinghthapa3897]

Sir , a question , suppose bees are sarwming naturally , what is the best way to catch the swarming bees while taking hover.

[@FlowHive]

Birenda, our blog post, 'How to catch a swarm' may help. Be sure to watch the embedded video: www.honeyflow.com/resources/blog/how-to-catch-a-swarm/p/404#a11 I hope this helps - Leah.

[@rayjohnson8329]

Would you want to check the rest of the frames for queen cells and destroy them?

[@FlowHive]

We don't remove queen cells but many beekeepers do. Once there are queen cells it’s nearly impossible to stop them swarming. You could kill all queen cells, but will have to do that again in about 10 days time, and again every 10 days. Michael Bush has a lot of good information on this in his books and website here: www.bushfarms.com/beesswarmcontrol.htm I hope this helps. Please let us know if you need further assistance. - Leah.

[@bradgoliphant]

In all your videos, I have never seen any Black bees in your apairy? Do you have them? Carniloans or Caucasians?

[@FlowHive]

We do. They are all Apis Mellifera. We have Carnolian Italian and Russian bees - Sam

[@fishingboyzoutlawz]

You don't need any Honey in the new box

[@FlowHive]

Yes, you do need to transfer some honey too for the bees to eat :)

[@alfredoschmalbach7390]

Que clase de abejas es la que tienes

[@FlowHive]

Alfredo, Tenemos Apis Mellifera (abejas europeas) - Leah.

[@alfredoschmalbach7390]

Dios te bendiga ok

[@openthemind881]

رائع واكثر من رائع

[@openthemind881]

كيف يمكنني الحصول على هذا الصندوق انا من مصر

[@uncreator3607]

i saw video that queen kill other queens i wonder you look for her

[@truongtuanminh4195]

26:30 bees death