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@letscarpethisdiem19885 жыл бұрын
Beekeepers are some of the most relaxing people to watch, to me.
@wendyhood934 жыл бұрын
Is there a course on bee keepung in nsw
@NicosUnic4 жыл бұрын
@@wendyhood93 hey Wendy, i know Tocal College do some courses and a certificate III (i think) in beekeeping. And some random other Beekeeping supplies do day or 2 day courses throughout NSW.
@TravelForFoods Жыл бұрын
Why do u talk like a Pentium 1 in your brain! 🤪
@NASATH3GR3AT4 ай бұрын
I saw your design on like TikTok or instagram and now I'm in a deep wormhole of knowledge about Bees I always wanted to keep a hive and be a Bee keeper was just scared but your videos have gave me so much courage. I can't wait to get my hands on some land to do this. Pretty cool
@melmel2.0705 жыл бұрын
I love that the hives look like smiley faces.
@isabelamacavei13333 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea to paint that, too :)
@Locomaid5 жыл бұрын
Envious of the blue skies and sunshine!
@diloozhuhnal5 жыл бұрын
Loving your vids very informative.
@Joshvet795 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video of replacing a queen and how often you do this.
@brentonstephenson333 Жыл бұрын
16:16 "we don't have the varrao mite here, yet..." And since late June, I believe, NSW has had an outbreak of it. It's such a shame; our country was the last bastion against that awful parasite. Hopefully we can at least stop it from spreading to surrounding states.
@FlowHive Жыл бұрын
Yes there are now massive steps being taken to contain the introduction of Varroa Mite, have a look here for updates from the NSW DPI www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/emergencies/biosecurity/current-situation/varroa-mite-emergency-response -Kieran
@craigburton71045 жыл бұрын
I harvested my flow hive for the first time couple weeks ago and now the bees don’t seem to be making honey again, it is spring with plenty flowers around will they go back there in good time. Craig
@FlowHive5 жыл бұрын
Craig, please ensure your Flow Frames are aligned after your last harvest (you will need to wear a bee suit and use a smoker to inspect the frames). Pleas email info@honeyflow.com and we can help troubleshoot this issue with you. - Leah.
@24get24give4 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see ore detailed info on diseases to look for
@VIIKBroady2 жыл бұрын
How do u buy a hive of bees?? do u just buy a queen ? How long dose it take to grow a hive and how do u maintenance the bees to insure your bees are healthy? How long can a hive/queen last and how do u replace a hive in the change it doesn’t last? How could I simplify a hive as a new beekeeper to make it easier for me? And how many times do I need to do a inspection of the hive? Thanks
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, Thaks for all your questions. Firstly please see this article on the different ways to get bees: support.honeyflow.com/how-do-i-get-bees/ How long the colony will take to grow depends on your unique climate and the colony, the weather, season, what's in bloom etc... it can take any where from a few weeks to a few months for them to fill out the initial brood box. Great and important question regarding how to ensure your bees stay healthy - you learn to identify pests and diseases, conduct hive inspections :) Coupled with your own research, joining your local beekeeping club is a great way to learn this. We also have an online beekeeping course that has a one month free trial you might be interested in: thebeekeeper.org Bees live about 6 weeks but will constantly be making new brood to continue the hive, where a queen can live a couple - even up to 5 years! When she dies the bees will either make a new one or you can purchase a queen and introduce her to the hive. The Flow harvesting technology already does make it easier for the beginner beekeeper in terms of harvesting, but the aforementioned points are really important to ensure healthy bees. How often you inspect depends on your climate and the time of year so again we recommend consulting with your local beekeeping community for best approach in your region :) www.honeyflow.com/pages/bee-club-directory - Danika
@etiglao30213 жыл бұрын
Your hove is clean not waste bees and i love honey🍯
@tammyprovost9364 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if anyone from the circle that actually likes the flow frames or maybe someone who's actually used one could answer question I have do you have to harvesting honey from The Brood box or is that something that you don't have to mess with after the initial e put in all the bees in there thank you for anyone who can answer
@buberle1004 жыл бұрын
Maybe a good idea to number the frames
@HansunoKrisch9 күн бұрын
Do you also keep the super on during winter?
@YagwitOG3 жыл бұрын
Bees know they have to work together to survive. Humans cant figure it out.
@bhailstanpaul92633 жыл бұрын
U are absolutely right
@AriltonPavan5 жыл бұрын
Great Job !!
@pestguard13 ай бұрын
Do you have to use a queen excluder , because i been told that using one can can cause bees to swarm
@rossmcnamara63442 жыл бұрын
Is the flow hive as easy to operate as it looks or a little harder. I'm. 35. Years old and a very very very slow l we returner. But when it comes to beekeeping I really know a lot. I hope to hear from you soon. Ross McNamara 😉
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ross, Thanks for your interest :) While you manage the brood box and bees the same as you would with other beekeeping style boxes (which is great you already know a lot) the harvesting is as it appears. In colder climates sometimes the Frames are better cranked with two Flow keys, but typically you'll be harvesting in Spring/Warmer months so it shouldn't often be harder to crank the Flow frames. We have lots of information on our website (support.honeyflow.com/) and customer support via info@honeyflow.com, so if you have any further questions don't hesitate to get in touch :) - Danika
@synergyi2625 жыл бұрын
If you dont catch the swarm because your not home. What do you do? Will the hive/bees left behind hatch another queen?
@FlowHive5 жыл бұрын
If your hive swarms the colony left behind will either have a virgin queen or will try and raise a new queen. To do this they need eggs less than 3 days old. You will need to inspect the remaining colony and if they don't have a queen or are unable to raise a queen you will need to purchase a queen to requeen your colony. I hope this helps - Leah.
@christyconaway93016 ай бұрын
You said you don't do the wax/wire, do you start with a wax foundation?
@billvandenouden73023 жыл бұрын
So I just purchase to Cedar boxes from you what type of oil do you use to preserve them
@isabelamacavei13333 жыл бұрын
Following...
@captboyd50352 жыл бұрын
How should the hives be oriented - ie: honey frames facing north/S/E/W? Also, should the hives be located in the shade or in the sun - especially at an elevation of 7500 ft in Colorado?
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
Hey :) As a general rule, bees like to face south/east in the northern hemisphere, and north/east in the southern hemisphere. However, keep in mind the bees are a very adaptive, wild organism and other factors come into play as well, so if you only have somewhere suitable that isn't in this direction the bees will likely adapt to it fine too. Please see this page on factors to consider: support.honeyflow.com/where-to-locate-your-flow-hive/ - Danika
@graycleary4 жыл бұрын
Do I need a dummy board to help space the brood frames out?
@jeffmcgann21983 жыл бұрын
This is all new in the UK it looks great what’s the catch
@TheMimmi99999995 жыл бұрын
How do you stop the queen from flying away when check got the frames.
@audreydaye99582 жыл бұрын
Queens only leave the hive to mate or swarm and must lose 1/3 of her body weight to do so! She's not going anywhere!
@trisnolebah1724 жыл бұрын
Juuuuoooosss teo
@winniesnoek61333 жыл бұрын
If it is very windy, is it OK to do an inspection, or better left for a calmer day???
@FlowHive3 жыл бұрын
Hi Winnie, best left for a calmer day if you have a choice :) - Sam
@brendadurant42034 жыл бұрын
Why do you have corrugated fencing in front of your hives?
@PapaSanDoc5 жыл бұрын
Just moved to Thailand. Want to set up my first Flow Hive. What do I need to know about using your system here?
@thomaskybe59935 жыл бұрын
Hello....he got a book about beekeeping, search for it and you´ll find, it got all you need to know. Otherwise you´ll have to send him an e-mail.Best regards from Thomas, Denmark
@thomaskybe59935 жыл бұрын
You may also need to watch some videos on youtube, beginner beekeepers....etc etc........remember to plant some flowers and vegetable, those who got flowers as well....a lot, the bees will love you, smiles. Best of luck
@nayyarzaman29334 жыл бұрын
Good work Flow hive how long this Fram can use and it made of fiber or plastic plz Nz bangash
@mervynshute8802 жыл бұрын
one important question. that is. how do you know if all the combs have been capped? as if you do not know. and extract from the combs there could be a content of nectar?
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
the windows are a great indicator of progress the bees are making, if its getting close to harvesting inspect the frames, lift each out to get a look in between them. -Kieran
@mervynshute8802 жыл бұрын
@@FlowHive if I have to break the hive just to have look to see if the combs have been capped. I might as well use ordinary combs
@bradgoliphant2 жыл бұрын
I did not one question for you guys at FlowHive. I'm aware that the flow Frames should not be exposed to direct sunlight for long exposures but could you explain why? And what is too much exposure? I ask because flow hives, just by being on the hive, are going to get some exposure to light as well work them. Is it just for long period of time? And what would happen to them if they were left out in direct sunlight for a long time? Thank you
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
UV is damaging to food grade plastics, much like it is to our skin for long durations, if left in sunlight for hours frequently you could see these becoming brittle the same as if they were over irradiated. Exposure through inspections will not be an issue. -Kieran
@bradgoliphant2 жыл бұрын
@@FlowHive Thank you Kieran for getting back with me. always grateful. brad
@J89paszek Жыл бұрын
Are you guys going to come up with a model that will be ok with a slovenian hive so I can put one in a bee house :)
@FlowHive Жыл бұрын
We use the langstroth sizing, you can look at this sizing standard and incorporate the set up into your hives, lots of beekeepers convert in some way to make them fit, or swap to langstroth. -Kieran
@danasrenko44623 жыл бұрын
How many Queens to a frame or hive? Any Princesses? How often checked? How far away from other animals should the hive be? There is a Black hornets nest close by. I plan on getting rid of. My neighbor has bees. When I install a box... It won't interest with theirs, will it. Will a new female take over and leave his female alone?
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dana, There is just one queen per hive :) In very rare circumstances more have been spotted but this is the general rule. How often you inspect depends on the time of year/the health and history of your hive, but once a week is generally a good rule of thumb if only briefly to check and manage pests/diseases, but it can be less frequent than this, especially in winter this can lessen as the bees prefer to be less disturbed in these months. Your new hive shouldn't interrupt your neighbours, although some colonies do rob weaker hives at times. Your colony shouldn't be concerned about your neighbour's queen though :) To learn more we recommend joining your local beekeeping club. We also have an online course jam-packed with information that has a free one month trial: www.thebeekeeper.org Hope this helps :) Danika
@jacquiclifton21255 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful and exactly what I needed. I bought a nucleus in 4 frames from a Bathurst beekeeper in late September. When should i remove those frames and replace them with the 4 Flowhive ones I took out?
@tonybackshall5001 Жыл бұрын
Hi Tony from Perth wa how can you tell what the queen looks like
@FlowHive Жыл бұрын
Hi Tony, Her abdomen is significantly longer than the worker bees... we sell a great book by Hilary Kearney called Queenspotting that helps you learn to recognise her: go.honeyflow.com/collections/books/products/queenspotting I hope this helps! - Danika
@buberle1004 жыл бұрын
Also if I understand right you don’t use wire and foundation?
@FlowHive3 жыл бұрын
Hi Heiner, that's right- Cedar prefers foundationless frames although you can use any frames you like in the brood box. Here is a great article on the differences. support.honeyflow.com/how-do-i-set-up-flow-hive-brood-frames/ - Sam
@simonward87302 жыл бұрын
When you carry out an inspection and you remove a frame to have a look does the frame need to be replaced into the exact same space
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
We do like to do this Simon, yes ideally - Sam
@billjeffery85345 жыл бұрын
Do bees swarm from your Flow-hives? If the F-Hive has been harvested during the flower (flow) season, then you remove the floe-tubes for the winter season, How do you (A) reduce the hive population, and (B) be sure the brood box has enough reserved food to get the hive thru' five and a half months of rain, snow, -25degrees C. , and hopefully sans pests? Bill in Ontario
@kahramanyuce76142 жыл бұрын
Dear Bill - Better to learn the basics of Bee raising and then ask Questions.
@isabelamacavei13333 жыл бұрын
How do you attract a colony other than ensuring that the hive is placed in an area with flowers and fruit trees? How would a Queen know where to go? Should I buy a colony from a beekeeper?
@FlowHive3 жыл бұрын
Hi Isabela, There are a few different ways that you can source a bee colony to call your own - we have a great blog here which outlines the different methods and the benefits of each.support.honeyflow.com/how-do-i-get-bees/ - Sam
@randynix38712 жыл бұрын
I have to have a Queen separator screen to start your 1st brood Box I have a bunch of wild bees on my back porch that come every day to eat the hummingbird shut up and I've been making them serve and I bought a brood Box do I have to have a screen separator in it for the Queen I'm hoping they'll bring her there
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
When establishing a colony start with just the one box, add the queen excluder when the bees are ready to expand into the Flow Super. You will need to source a bee colony for your hive, as wild foraging bees are not looking for a new home and you need around 10000 bees and a queen to start a colony. -Kieran
@JAMIEHILTON-MOSLEY Жыл бұрын
How do you get the honeycomb
@Douglas-19942 жыл бұрын
Is the brood for the bees and the flow frames for humans
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
The Flow Frames hold the surplus of honey the bees bring in but it depend on the season in your area, as to how much the bees need through the colder months, check with local beekeepers as to what is best in your areas. -Kieran
@vanessacouve88472 жыл бұрын
I added my top flow box about 3 weeks ago I have looked ontop by lifting the lid and notice there have been about 50 bees just sitting on top Non of them have gone deeper into the flow hive yet What must I do
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
A good timeframe to go by for a strong colony is 2-8 weeks for them to expand into a new space, in a good season. 50 bees is a very little, amount send through pictures from your next brood box inspection to info@honeyflow.com so we can determine if the bees are ready to expand, and help further with the delay. -Kieran
@vanessacouve88472 жыл бұрын
@@FlowHive there are lots of bees going in and out of brood box So it is strong There are about 50 sitting o top of the flow hive flow frames Maybe I put the super on about 4 weeks ago Thanks for your help
@richarddvll4 жыл бұрын
so being new to this if your hive swarms do they all leave or dose the hive split naturally ?
@josemacias85877 ай бұрын
Hi I’m California USA and I want to start beekeeping I need guide and link to flow.
@ivanc36545 жыл бұрын
What oil do you put in the tray of a flow hive 2 to kill small hive beetle.
@garethpattinson82015 жыл бұрын
any vegitable oil
@abomberific3 жыл бұрын
Do u have to buy bees to start a hive or do they just show up?
@simoneireland18354 жыл бұрын
What is the flatter, whiter cells typically in the top corners of the frames?
@capnsaltypants27015 жыл бұрын
How can you split the hive? I am new, and ignorant, but if you are selling starter hives, do they not need a queen?
@thomaskybe59935 жыл бұрын
Hello....there will not be any bees in the stater package, you´ll have to get some bees and a queen, so good luck with your bees/honey. Best regards from Thomas, Denmark
@brucepritchard9522 Жыл бұрын
Hi what do you do if you have ants in your hive
@bradleykessler17874 жыл бұрын
That would suck if you didn’t have a queen excluder because if she came up into the super and layed eggs you’d be in a big mess😂
@anibis4855 жыл бұрын
Looking at the queen excluder I see that the slots are not in the same direction of the frames; does it prevent the bees to go through?
@journeyfortwo52112 жыл бұрын
Just the queen
@elainejohnson714 жыл бұрын
Do you have two supers on top of a brood box, with only one being a Flow so that the bees have their own honey stores?
@FlowHive4 жыл бұрын
In our area, we don't need to do this, we can simply leave the last harvest of the season for the bees, or carry out a partial harvest. In some areas having a second brood box is a good idea, to ensure the bees have additional honey stores for themselves. -Kieran
@jrollinson33992 жыл бұрын
how often do you get stung??
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
Slow movements are your friend in beekeeping, the occasional sting on a finger will occur, when beekeeping without gloves, usually from grabbing a bee, or if a colony gets agitated from a sudden movement or bump. Knowing your tolerance to stings and not risking your health is really important. Even with full safety gear you can expect to be stung at some point. A smoker helps to calm the bees but even so inspecting does disturb the colony and make them aggressive. -Kieran
@grahamhjorth97652 жыл бұрын
I noticed you don't have the universal tray under the brood box
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
Hey Graham, at around 36:22 Cedar demonstrates the coreflute slider tray we have in the Classics, as well as the pest management tray used in the more recent Flow Hive 2 models :)
@aamirjamil67874 жыл бұрын
Each hive has 1 queen or we can put more than 1 queen in single hive?
@veiloflight4 жыл бұрын
There can only be one queen. they will fight to the death and the strongest one will win. But usually they will swarm and the other queen will leave with a bunch of bees and look for a new hive.
@sammate89183 жыл бұрын
How many queens can I add to one box
@look4keith5 жыл бұрын
Ignorant question coming in: How do the bees know that the lower portion is for the brood, and the upper chamber is for honey?
@FlowHive5 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Basically it's where ever the queen is. A queen excluder being in place stops her going up to the top of the hive. Bees also have a natural tendency to build up and out from their entrance with brood being closest to the entrance. -Kieran
@raulbolanos16595 жыл бұрын
Saludos ermoso Video
@monroechew63773 жыл бұрын
If you receive a package of bees. And the queen and maybe 15 or so bees are alive. With no drawn cone in a new hive. What can I do to make them survive.
@FlowHive3 жыл бұрын
Hi Monroe, it's important to consult with local beekeepers who can advise you what your bees will need in your particular climate. Good luck and please let us know how you go! - Sam
@monroechew63773 жыл бұрын
@@FlowHive going to get a refund. And get it replaced with a nucleus. That should do it
@zamamatayi61074 жыл бұрын
I`m in Cape Town South Africa how can order flow hives
@clarifiedevidence5304 жыл бұрын
From China this one is expensive
@Stefan-X244 жыл бұрын
@@clarifiedevidence530 Chinese quality is really bad. If you want a Flowhive go for the genuine.
@clarifiedevidence5304 жыл бұрын
@@Stefan-X24 Is even better than the original
@XxBloggs Жыл бұрын
Don’t act shamefully. The Chinese stole this technology and are trying to profit from it. Don’t support their disgusting behaviour.
@wendyhood934 жыл бұрын
Is thete a beginneres course in nsw. We are in dubbo
@RichBlueWaterHunter4 жыл бұрын
Thank you do you make 10 Fram
@KevinBolsajian3 жыл бұрын
Why is your hive so expensive?!?!?! this is crazy!!!!!
@XxBloggs Жыл бұрын
It’s called intellectual property. And it’s made in Australia.
@nourabaszanowski42085 жыл бұрын
How do you replace a queen?
@Sidewalkchalk275 жыл бұрын
How are bees not killed when you are placing frames in?
@danieln.34125 жыл бұрын
Why do you have so many hives so close together. Shouldn't they be spaced much farther apart.
@FlowHive5 жыл бұрын
Dan, many beekeepers have their hives close together in their apiaries. In terms of how close the hives can be, half a metre is a good spacing, as it will ensure easy navigating between the hives. It is good to keep them facing in the same direction, to best ensure flight paths don't cross in close proximity. - Leah.
@kellyparmer36833 жыл бұрын
@@FlowHive is there an elephant in the room how much are they starter box enough to make honey liquid go baby
@Bbugert15 жыл бұрын
To be a bee keeper. How large of a property should you have not to cause concern for you neighbors?
@FlowHive5 жыл бұрын
Speak with your neighbours if you think it might be an issue with them a jar of honey goes a long way to sweeten the deal. Usually it is a lack of insight that scares most people. Beekeeping in a suburban back yard is totally possible, even on a apartment balcony. You will just need to check with local rules. Placement of a hive so its not pointing in the way of everyday foot traffic is important. -Kieran
@islamicnatvideous59682 жыл бұрын
How remove the egg from beehive
@FlowHive2 жыл бұрын
You would not want to remove bee eggs from the comb, you can always move a brood frame filled with eggs into another hive that doesn't have any eggs to help with rearing a new queen bee. -Kieran
@vikkivikki82682 жыл бұрын
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@youn95672 жыл бұрын
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@Storisingkat.4 жыл бұрын
Please move the honey bee into the box flow hive ,please subtitle indonesian
@golden.3335 жыл бұрын
You say you’ll answer questions in the comments yet none of the comments are answered. So much for customer service.
@tomgillespie1955 жыл бұрын
Jeannette Hernandez your pathetic
@Coecoebrown5 жыл бұрын
13:20 He does say to put questions in comments below the video but you are correct @Jeanette, they are not being answered. @Tom It’s you’re pathetic, not “your pathetic”.
@MikesManCave5 жыл бұрын
@@tomgillespie195 It's not her pathetic, she does not own it.
@CurlyToot4 жыл бұрын
This is a facebook video that they've then also put on youtube at a later time - when he says they'll answer questions he means in real time on the facebook video, not the you tube video.