Honey Harvest And Hive Removal in La France Fishing Camp Mezzanine, Pollen Traps With My Dad

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The beginning of this video is time spent with my dad emptying his pollen traps and talking a little about beekeeping equipment.
From that we transition into a little bit of commercial or side line beekeeping where we are stacking honey supers on eighty double deep palleted hive sets.
For desert we have a nice honey loaded hive removal in the swamps of La France Mississippi. It was a very long day which could have made several videos.
Since I can only put out one video per week I just threw it all in so it wouldn't get lost in storage.
Pollen traps and beekeeping equipment 0:01-6:11
Commercial beekeeping, supering hives 6:11-8:05
Cut out in La France fishing camp mezzanine 8:05-31:14
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[@PopleBackyardFarm]

Nothing like spending time with bees and Dad

[@JeffHorchoff]

I had your video playing while I was crushing some honey, I looked up and I saw you in that pink shirt , sun glasses, and a bandana with a circle on the front and though, "I'll bee a son of a gun, the Karate Kid is all grown up and sporting a beard as well!" Happy to see your dad is still teaching you things, I'm betting it was him who showed you the queen when you released them and you just stuck your watermelon finger in there to get folks to think you saw her. Your dad is so humble. God's peace brother.

[@kevinknutson6621]

Are you so sure that was the same swarm? Lol

[@WillaHerrera]

Watermelon finger. LMAO I'm lol 😆

[@chillygentilly7th]

Yo dirt. I wish i could chill with you Ed, JP, and Yappy and smoke a joint and watch Bees. Keep up the awsome vids. Yall are the vibes

[@kerrynicholls6683]

I just found you. Thank you 🙏🏻 recommended. Love 💕 to you, your dad, family and friends. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@kittyk7027]

I cannot even tell you how hard I laughed when he was smoking out that spider. I just didnt expect it nor realized what he was doing until dirtrooster said something. I love your guys' good clean humor. It makes me smile.

[@keithcoffin9161]

Randy I have been on so many comment sites. You are the man. No one answers like you do. you are the best Randy. Keith

[@628DirtRooster]

Only when I've got the time. :)

[@chuckjohnson4746]

Always good to see your dad out in the yard :)

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Chuck

[@normabroussard9560]

I love when you have your dad on ❤️

[@bell4textu973]

Love watching your videos. Your dad is a good man. Greetings from Oslo (Norway).

[@SlayerSilverWolf]

All your videos are so chill, it's a nice break from all the hype everyone brings to youtube. I know anytime I see the Dirt Rooster post something I'm in for a good chill time watching some bee cutouts. Taking Pete along for the ride adds some good comedy with your banter. Keep it up.

[@craigslistsales4424]

The knowledge that man has is great I bet.

[@tomasjosefvela1]

Your Dad is looking really healthy, good to see he's doing good.

[@628DirtRooster]

I'm glad he's still trying

[@txpacket]

628DirtRooster Bees His presence makes me happy. Raised in a multigenerational farming family and having no choice but to move away from the only life I knew in my late 20’s-I know the feeling of raising livestock of any kind & feeding folks with a product you’ve cultivated . It’s something extremely special regardless, however when it’s a family based business- it’s just that much more meaningful. Thank you for sharing with the world.

[@beewitch5569]

You guys are a priceless riot! Thanks for taking us along.

[@628DirtRooster]

Glad to

[@Gangpart3]

the best beekeeping channel on youtube~

[@ashantaylumpkins]

I gave up on barnyard bees.

[@the_big_nacho7780]

@@ashantaylumpkins why did you give up on barnyard bees ? i have only seen a couple of his videos, so its not like i am in love with the channel or anything, just curious if i missed something

[@ISTOLEMYFATHERSACCOUNT]

Agreed!!

[@ISTOLEMYFATHERSACCOUNT]

Jeff H bees and jp the Beeman are close second and yappy

[@rockallred658]

Your dad’s the best!

[@628DirtRooster]

He thinks so too. lol

[@flickaJay]

This was a super fun video with all the different things happening. My mouth just watered at the sight of all that dripping honey. Too bad those girls were saving space so well and backed the honeycomb with brood.

[@greenecrayon]

Thank you for sharing these videos. I really enjoy learning about bees

[@armpitfuzz]

I TRULY enjoy your dads fierce-less way of dealing with bees. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I would love to see the revival of the 80's workout leggings in full flow, with the head band.

[@strand4of8]

Looks like your dad is getting around alot better. Good to see. I like the combination of different things you showed in this video Randy. Really enjoyed it and glad to see Pete out and about helping again. Keep posting videos and I'll keep hitting the thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@628DirtRooster]

Yes! Thank you!

[@larrainehowell5679]

A blessed day for me, the dirt-rooster posts just as I need some relaxation! It was so nice to see your dad and Pete, I do love his humour. Hope you are all keeping well, take care of you and yours 😎

[@628DirtRooster]

We're healthy as can be :)

[@jacobbartel437]

gotta love the commodity from you two working together

[@lisacates3854]

I personally like Dirt Rooster because he’s easy to follow even for a newby like me & he really gives good advice. My husband & I went & saved a hive from being killed & it was horribly infested with beetle larva. The bees absconded. I watched him on how to kill the larva & save the comb. I rendered it & get the wax. Soapy water did the job when nothing else I tried would. One KZbinr said to just burn everything it’s a waste of time & ruined. I pretty much listen to him when I need advice…which is a lot of the time!!!

[@detwilson1]

WITH THEM HEAD BANDS I WAS WAITING FOR YALL TO BREAKOUT INTO FLASH DANCE

[@628DirtRooster]

I need a stage

[@carschmn]

James Wilson or Karate Kid

[@brianreid5607]

Perfect timing !!! I was thinking about the stacking Nuc idea. Your dad just answered my question 👍🏻

[@628DirtRooster]

And to think I almost didn't post it...

[@brianreid5607]

I’m glad you did 👍🏻, even to see the lighthearted banter between yourself and your brother , dad , Pete and Mr Ed. Can’t be easy making and uploading content and working and home life. Mrs Dirt Rooster must be very understanding.

[@egparis18]

"Now we're moving over to the other end of the yard, where he's mining for gold." For a millisecond I believed it. Thank you for sharing, DirtRooster and a big hello to everybody. See you soon.

[@628DirtRooster]

It is almost worth it's weight in gold.

[@gregdunn8208]

Great video. Love to see the family ( Mr. Pat & Tommy) on your videos. Need to see more of Elizabeth... she brings a little class to the organization!!!

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Greg. I think so too. :)

[@Goodnews4man]

Crazy thought, but being around an old man with a cane who speaks with authority is a reassuring feeling for me.

[@kimble005]

I absolutely love your videos! Thanks for sharing.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks for watching!

[@m.scotthern6306]

Man Randy I don't know how you do it. I tried to frame up some drawn brood comb out of a swarm trap while moving the bees to a 10 frame. It was 95 degrees. That comb was so soft. I used fishing line and a ton of rubber bands. I thought I was going to have to wrap it in duct tape. Great work, great video, you and the bees bring me joy!

[@628DirtRooster]

Soft comb is REALLY challenging

[@timcaron9049]

Great to see your Dad up and around and still showing you things. All the best to you all.

[@HENRYBERRYLOWRY1845]

Love the videos!! Much better options available for water proofing walkable areas.

[@keithcoffin9161]

Great video of your dad. Glad to see he is doing well. As are you and Pete. Nice cut out have not seen one like that in a while. Prayers and safety to everyone. Keith

[@628DirtRooster]

It has been a while since we pulled one from the top.

[@jwredgirl73]

Thank you for bringing us along on yet another beezy adventure. My grandkids are gonna be so happy to watch this in the morning when they wake up. Be safe, stay healthy and ❤️ from 🇨🇦 fan

[@628DirtRooster]

Had all our grands in town this week. Good times.

[@ECP]

Sweet HELLO DIRT ROOSTER 👋👋👋👋👋

[@mbgal7758]

I had looked away for a second and heard Pete talking funny and I thought he must have taken some stings to the lips but fortunately he was ok 😂 I always think the bees must be so pissed at those pollen traps, they work themselves to death bringing in that pollen to feed their babies and then they bring it home and it all disappears before they get in the hive. It’s always nice to see your dad. Thanks for another great video.

[@628DirtRooster]

It's probably like when you go shopping and you get home only to realize you must have left the bag with all the cookies at check out.

[@sentimentalbloke7586]

I had a heap of posts today and you were the only one that made sense to me please keep it up bud

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks man

[@FernvalleyFarm]

nice my suppers just went on last week up here your makeing a ton of honey good job

[@628DirtRooster]

Wishing you a good harvest

[@Balinor72]

Always great to see your dad getting around nicely. You and Pete make a great team.

[@astralworm7277]

Love watching your videos, you always make them so interesting. Love the interaction with your dad and friends, you're all awesome 😊

[@628DirtRooster]

Only took 14 hours to edit this one. :(

[@randlerichardson5826]

Your dad has great knowledge of bees 🐝 for sure brother

[@thomasbroderick1765]

Thanks for the new video! Glad to see you are all well. Many blessings to you and yours all the way from Cali.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks a bunch Thomas

[@timb.2456]

Hey rooster.i was asking Mr Ed if you guys had any videos coming up together. He said keep watching you guys are working on some stuff . Much love for you both from the 228 lol OS

[@towerjokey]

Your dad is looking good!

[@slipshankd1307]

A lot of people don't like dark honey but I love it.

[@628DirtRooster]

I like it better than light.

[@randlerichardson5826]

Hey Rooster 🐓 I pray y’all had a great day today Amen 🙏

[@airportadam]

What a spot on that queen!

[@captain776]

That’s a hell of a hive

[@628DirtRooster]

Loaded!

[@scottmarshall6766]

Smorgasbord of bees today folks.... Starting with Dad doing the tagline. What's not to love? Great time, I needed a break here and this was just what I needed to get my spirits up. It reminds me that I need to take a ride and check my swarm traps, we finally got some swarming weather here in Central NY. Your shot of 35,000 lbs of bees (with hives) has me remembering to put the jacket in the truck. I wish it was a Guardian, also wish I had enough bees to scare me like the truckload, or even the nuc stack, maybe we should do a photo contest, most extreme hive. I'm sure there would be some wild ones. Seems like the southern bees have better aim though, you guys are always getting stung in bad places. Nose is bad, edge of nostril is extreme. I read somewhere where they were interviewing an actor, and when asked how he summons his best cry, he replied "I just pull a nose hair before they start rolling". he would have done well with a bee sting to the nostril. ok, bloviated enough, and Mr Ed got his in. Back to work. Good video guys - you have a great team. Thanks!

[@Tunaslayer1]

Your dad needs his own channel!!!! Love, and that mushy stuff to you both.. Thanks for teaching!!

[@628DirtRooster]

He'd need a tech guy to make his videos. lol

[@randlerichardson5826]

Great video brother as always and be safe out there and GOD BLESS y’all and your families Amen 🙏

[@628DirtRooster]

Much appreciated Randle. Y'all have a great week.

[@lisacates3854]

Thank you.

[@waltertchapman32]

Maybe "it will Save Yo Life" (in your voice haha) should be our new slogan... Sounded good when you said it😎 Your Dad really is looking good, tell him I said hello.

[@628DirtRooster]

No doubt Guardian Bee Apparel HAS saved a life or two.

[@whotknots]

It is thoroughly enjoyable watching and listening to a fine gentleman like your Dad and am pleased he looks to be in reasonably good health. Pollen traps are yet another thing I learned about Bee keeping watching your site, God bless you both. I find I often rush over to the general internet to search for information regarding terms and items of equipment I see during presentations by yourself, Mr Ed and JPthebeeman. What river does that swamp open on to and is it anywhere near the sea? Because I don't otherwise know how that boat could put all those engines to use safely and legally! It looked like somebody found a rocket on the beach and turned it into a boat and I reckon it probably needed a fuel tank about that big too! I recently watched some blogs by an engineering company that modifies engines to produce crazy amounts of power. Evidently some of them were for airboats which caused me to wonder if they are widely used in swamps in that part of the US?

[@WilliamMcNett]

I've overwintered 2 triple stacked 5 frames here in South East Michigan 👍

[@628DirtRooster]

Good stuff

[@BrooklynHudson]

If I lived near a river like that, I'd get me a pontoon. How awesome!

[@628DirtRooster]

I've been thinking about a pontoon boat.

[@shammi8133]

Good vid thank you

[@bryanroberts]

I agree with you on the drill vs impact.. Some people dont have enough behind to keep that bit making contact..lol

[@628DirtRooster]

That’s Pete’s problem. He needs more meat on his bones.

[@WillaHerrera]

9:58 One of my favorite songs EVER. If you were alive in the 70's you'll know this song. I was born in 1971 and used to think my older brother was a DISCO KING. he had big tall black shoes bell bottom pants huge collars and a super fast bright blue 1973 AMC Javelin SST jacked up in the back wth wide tires. That car would spin donuts until you were blind from white smoke. He was my idol in the 70s and 80s

[@628DirtRooster]

Those were the days!

[@kevinbyrne4538]

Glad to see you and dad working together. Those bees were so calm. I don't expect bees to occupy that space again. Good job !

[@628DirtRooster]

That was a permanent eviction. :)

[@timothypirnat3754]

Randy, I love your dad. I bet there is a lot I could learn from him.

[@628DirtRooster]

He loves to teach

[@artofbrowneyedgirl]

good to see the master again (Dad)

[@WillaHerrera]

You talking about pushing over this boxes reminded me of the time I loaned my buddy my dump trailer. The sides are about 6 feet tall. Well he needed my hand truck and I stopped by his shop to drop off the hand truck and he wasn't there. I didn't want the hand truck stolen so I lifted it up and over the side of my trailer. Well.. I didn't realize that he had the entire floor of the trailer full of full nucs. I never ran so fast in my life. Let's just say the hand truck smacking those nucs pissed some girls off.

[@628DirtRooster]

I'll bet your 100 yard time was impressive.

[@WillaHerrera]

@@628DirtRooster my big ass was moving lol

[@randlerichardson5826]

Real nice there

[@jmichaelsbees8857]

Bees are swimming!

[@628DirtRooster]

Like little air boats.

[@georgesmith8255]

I think it’s cool you guys give the good honey to the property owner…my uncle In Florida had bees…I think he used to take them around to the orange groves…I was pretty young when he passed so not sure what he did

[@johnoliver9885]

Egad! That was a messy one.

[@mittensfastpaw]

Glad your dad is doing well. It would kill me to lose my mother and despite my relationship with my father it would still blindside me.

[@donnierobertson3088]

Nice job and video

[@cricketscorner6514]

If your posting that means the storm didn't get yall too bad.👍👍

[@628DirtRooster]

Our tomato plants leaned over a little.

[@heleavesthe99]

Just started liking your vids, but I've been subscribed for about two years. You'll have to forgive me. I get so busy watching the video I forget. Not anymore. Great catch by the way.

[@628DirtRooster]

I appreciate the thumbs ups. :)

[@kat2641]

You know?? I really REALLY love your dad!! He is so relaxed around his bees just like kids ..it's like they( the bees) know he is part of their family. . I now see where you got your easygoing attitude with the bees...but that was ""super interesting"" to me to see the pollen traps in use!! A huge thanks!! An?? At 65 in thinking I might switch over from 10 frame supers to something a tad more lighter coz ?? Lol I'm not getting any younger OR stronger.....So on the cut out? .ight be a dumb question,, but how did you clean up the honey off the plywood? Will the vac suck up honey? But a huge thanks, you will never know how much I have learned from you!!!

[@628DirtRooster]

We mopped the heaviest part into a drywall mud pan to scoop it our and then cleaned the rest with shop towels.

[@kat2641]

@@628DirtRooster thanks ;-) coz the reason I asked so if I run into that in the future ..

[@IcemanMobile]

Great. Your dad is looking good. God bless.

[@pierrettehotte773]

I used to wear headbands all the time when I played outdoor tennis,my head sweats profusely when I work a lot so they are very helpful.I was also treated with chemo cream for my skin cancer on my nose and forehead,man your cancer spots really get ugly with that cream but everything heals after a while....not easy to apply protective sunscreen when you sweat a lot....

[@628DirtRooster]

Funny thing is the left side of my face gets way more sun while driving but the right side had a far worse reaction to the chemo.

[@debrahargett9757]

Bees...... nutin but bees.....I like it

[@carschmn]

Your dad is looking good

[@628DirtRooster]

Yes he is

[@RobloxbroALT]

You are definitely the “Bee Whisperer” even though you have huge mitts, you sure do have a way with them bees 🐝 I just found your channel a week ago and I’ve been binge watching all of your videos and you guys have awesome personality. Thank you for sharing your knowledge because my fear of bees have subsided because of your videos. Still hasn’t helped with wasps or hornets but those ones are just bastards PERIOD! Much love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks for joining us S Bailey. Hope you enjoy for years to come.

[@RobloxbroALT]

628DirtRooster Bees still binge watching your videos 🐝 I’ll be around as long as you have videos 😉

[@subpoppy1]

Freeman catamarans are so bad ass. That's big money bro. Remember when having twin outboard was big pimpin'? I'm back in MS. Visiting momma up in Alcorn County. Decided to ride my motorcycle home from Cali. Always look forward to your content.

[@628DirtRooster]

I remember when having any single engine above 200 hp was big pimpin

[@anthonyappleyard5688]

23:26 A hacksaw blade held directly in the hand is a useful tool.

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

Nice catch.

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Mrs.Kay. It was a good one.

[@jlastre]

Hey Rooster. I haven't been on your channel for a bit but glad to see you and your dad. Although, I think you might have to buy him a white suit and call him the Colonel. Bee careful of those murder hornets.

[@628DirtRooster]

I'll just get him a chicken bucket.

[@ThatOtherSharon]

Why do you pull the pollen? How do you use it? Watching your videos is my latest go-to form of relaxation.

[@ringbling420]

Oh my gosh I frickin love your dad please feature him more!

[@628DirtRooster]

We'll try

[@elizabethrogers1152]

Bout time Mr Randy you gave your Dad some airtime!

[@628DirtRooster]

I know. Been too long.

[@elizabethrogers1152]

@@628DirtRooster dam skippy 🤭

[@prettygirl986]

OMG, are you still alive haha, you know I'm watching your videos after like 1.5 yrs and strangely I feel like it's good to see you.

[@pnwRC.]

I wish my dad & I shared a hobby in common!

[@628DirtRooster]

I know what you mean but with my son. Don't have many common interests.

[@JPthebeeman]

Your comment couldn’t be more appropriate as I’m currently removing bees from a 2’ tall brick wall, sitting on my butt. That Foreigner song “Waiting For A Girl Like You” Lol Dude! Talk about good timing. 😉👍🐝

[@628DirtRooster]

I'm liking these seated removals. Even better when accompanied by good music. Got two more seated removals lined up.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Good to see Pop, Tommy and I wonder about your sidekick, whether he's prone to ingesting contraband substances. That was a DANDY hive. Glad yall got it. Eat more bacon and remain calm! GBWYall!

[@eddiehughes5947]

Am craving honey now

[@popquizzz]

Randy, so glad to see your Dad doing well. But I noticed you and I contracted the Covid-19-Extra-Pounds. I challenge you to a diet duel.

[@chrisburkey2268]

I wish i could love this because of the intro

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Chris

[@kathyhathaway8823]

I glad you did that pollen trap video. What brand is it ? . How strong should a hive be before one is installed or does it matter? . How much days on an days off should it be collecting ?. I would really like to try them . I have saw very little on pollen traps that would be a great video you an your dad could do an show more about them . Thanks for all your video’s.

[@circleoflifeoutdoors3917]

That looked about as messy as the cut out I did last year under a bathroom vanity. As always great video, looking forward to the next one.

[@eddiehughes5947]

I can appreciate bees now

[@ISTOLEMYFATHERSACCOUNT]

Loved this video!!, (well, I love every video!) But I love to hear how you laugh and joke the whole time even sweating your b@!!$ off having a great time!. Your great people Randy! Let me know if you ever come to B.C Canada 🇨🇦 because my twin 6 yearold and 8 yearold girls would love to meet you and hang out for a day taking care of some Canadian bees 🐝 eh!

[@dwightpickens2895]

You really have your hands full

[@628DirtRooster]

That's no lie

[@Ralphs-House]

You guys rock :)

[@628DirtRooster]

Thanks Ralph

[@cswatson4823]

Your Dad is the official announcer of 628 Rooster Beekeeping

[@wolfwolf3741]

Awesome family effort! Thank you for the vids! Just a question; is this what you live off? I mean, do you have other jobs? Or do the bees provide for you Sir? Sorry if thats too personal, I am just wondering if this hobby is enough to live of.... thank you!

[@628DirtRooster]

Depends on your needs as to whether you can live off this hobby

[@cherylcarnes4207]

You guys are so funny. I love "name that vocalist" ...Blondie. You wouldn't want a copyright penalty. Tell Pete to wear a helmet next time. In the beginning was that a rocket? Thanks Randy and Pete.

[@628DirtRooster]

That was a rocket

[@GrimKeeper9011]

Thats a ton of honey.