How to make queen mating nuc

[@williwonka5106]

I find that if you can remove a frame and reduce the number of bees by 30-50%, this relieves the pressure on a hive to swarm. So 2-3 frames for queen rearing is ideal. This also works for other boxes. Swarming pressure can be relieved with 30-50% reduction. And splits are the result.

[@scottwascher8567]

What are the dimensions of the wood pieces that make up your new mating nucs? Would be great to have that info - each piece (length, width, height and how to assemble them)

[@Swampsquash]

I've found painting the advantech is a must. I'm in FL but even in GA I imagine you'll have the same issues. UV just breaks down the outside of it. I have boxes I painted looking brand new 3 yrs later. Great Idea. I'll be making some

[@jackmorgan3498]

What a difference a year makes, huge success.

[@turkeytrailhoneybeefarmgeo6292]

i might try some 3 frame nucs this season. you are so rite about wax moth. they make a mess quick. i will be cutting up all the 10 frame boxes this week to make 5 frame nucs and now some 2 frames. great idea 💡!

[@williwonka5106]

Freeze your unused frames. It kills any pests and can be thawed to use later to give a hive a head-start. Freezing works for honey too. Save it for later when you need it.

[@merlefunk2389]

What do you do to control wax moth?

[@TarlBooth22]

This is a great idea... I had terrible trouble with my mini's. I'm going to make a bunch of these and give them a try. Should be much easier to manage. Thanks for sharing!

[@TarlBooth22]

Barnyard Bees I was thinking the same thing. We have really bad winds here. The screw is a good idea. I'm excited to give these a try. I think they will work a whole lot better and be much more convenient.

[@sawmill9392]

A whole lot easier to use just a jar top cover.

[@dp.2766]

Revolutionary. Using equipment everyone has. I can make adapters using frames with insulation to narrow down a 5 frame nuc… 👍👍👍👍😜🍾🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@dp.2766]

Then I can grow it out and put it in a 10 frame or 8 frame.

[@stuckinbabylon186]

I like this idea.. I'm interested seeing how they work out.. what I did this last year was, I took regular deeps and using a router made grooves inside so I could fit 3 dividers creating 4, two frame nucs. For the entrances I made one hole per slot on seperate sides of the box. I liked it bec it's totally interchangeable with all my 10 frame deeps. There are a few kinks I need to work out this year. Feeding is a problem with my set up. I'm only running between 20 and 80 colonies so it's not as difficult to manage as someone with many more such as yourself.

[@stuckinbabylon186]

Barnyard Bees I didn't have much of a drift problem and the boxes worked pretty well except feeding is a problem I need to work out. I painted each side a different color. I still get a bit worried to work the hives bec of them being so close. It wouldn't be very hard for a queen to walk rt over the dividers and into the colony Nextdoor when the lid is off but as long as I worked and only had one open at a time it was better and not much a worry. There are pluses and minuses to both. All n all It was pretty successful set up I may try your like yours to see how I'd like it.

[@vagabond4621]

I'm curious if you have any problems with those two frame nucs blowing over when it's windy?

[@randyslentz3169]

would really like to get sizes of both 2 frame nuc and top feeder

[@jimmymurphy6106]

Thanks I plan on building some 2 framers soon

[@danno1800]

Another really helpful bee video -- thank you!

[@mescalp]

Your on to something here..I hate screwing with those small frames..Think ill build some too. Thanks for the video.. Wonder if we take a 5 frame nuc and put a divider in it to narrow it down to a two frame..then move the spacer over and add a frame if it gets crowded..

[@davidcassity6593]

I've watched this several times. It's the best idea I've seen in beekeeping as far as supplying queens to increase my apiary. I'm building similar with room for 3 frames. I have only hobby time for bees. So there is time I can't get into hives regularly, that extra frame I may or not use.

[@robertbennett6697]

Really helpful. I'm can easily convert one of my five frame nuc size swarm traps.

[@jaysergent6383]

That will work yes. I like to take a 10 fame box and divide it into 4 equal sections and put an entrance on each side. When I put the dividers in its a perfect fit for 4 2frame mating nucs. This has worked really well for me.

[@royhendershot]

Can you post your measurements on your two frame boxes please.

[@evankenison588]

Which Advantech boards do you use? The Zip Wall Panels - 7/16" thick or the TNG Floor Panels 3/4 " thick? Thanks for your videos.

[@jaysergent6383]

I think David uses the 3/4" floor panels to make his.

[@beemanandbeeboy2334]

Do you mind sharing a cut list for the feeders?

[@mca429a]

Doug

[@evankenison588]

Awesome video. What are the dimensions of your mating nucs and feeding boxes? I want to make some of these.

[@mercilessdragon5474]

Are you going to post the plans to make Queen Nucs?

[@showmebees9431]

I'm going to try a variation of your idea. I'm devising a 5 frame into 2 2 frame nucs. I'll be adding queen cells, 1 drawn frame, and one empty. I am planning to shake all the bees into a tub so I get a good mix of ages and put them in the nuc with a measuring cup. How many cups of bees will I needs to staff the nuc? I was thinking 2, but I'm not at all sure.

[@showmebees9431]

Thanks so much for your help!

[@Crlpope]

I had a problem with a split when the bees returned to the old hive.

[@strugglingbeekeepermarkcot9642]

Great video and I hope to someday be able to do this with my bees that I am going to get.

[@Digger927]

This is fantastic! Could you put a plastic liner in the feeder and do away with any jug or tray?

[@KujoPainting]

Do you have any issues with them falling over? Or do you stack a few against each other so they're more stable?

[@chriszak5146]

What's up with your camera/lens? Or is that a post production LSD effect?

[@KajunHomestead]

Question Would three frames work also if not why

[@davidcassity6593]

Would you please place some dimensions/ plans.?

[@rogert4586]

Any paint colors you find that the bees don't like there boxes painted?

[@cisco5400]

Great info, thx

[@donatin67]

Price on queen mating nuc with feeder,Jug installed and top cover, please, to 33176 via UPS. Anyway i'll get in touch with your office.Thanks. Always watch your videos.

[@rafterh2181]

Do you have any problem with these blowing over because their tall and skinny?

[@cricketscorner6514]

Night Shift sucks feel your pain great work on the hives keep burning that candle.

[@EquipmentReviewer]

LudicrousCrown 74 cop or fireman is my guess.

[@TarlBooth22]

I see you made them with little space on either side of the frames. How wide did you make the inside?

[@sweetirisfarm]

*How to get a queen mating nuc. David sends me some. Lolol!*

[@Chrismoore-qx3zq]

Looking good david

[@kennylecroy9706]

When do they start making queen cells? And do they only make them in the lower box ?

[@jaysergent6383]

The bees don't actually build cells in this box. The most common way to use these is to introduce a capped queen cell. However, they will build cells from a frame of eggs if for some reason they lose their queen or you move her.

[@jaysergent6383]

And yes they only build in the lower box as the top box is feeder only

[@kennylecroy9706]

When can i make a split with the 2 frame boxes ?

[@randywashburn377]

Hey David u going to sell a few of these

[@terribowman6097]

What type of wood did you use? Just wafer board?

[@terribowman6097]

Do you get it at the big name lumber stores?

[@joshreeder6881]

How did they work because I'm trying to decide what to go with mini nucs or 2 frame mating nucs

[@joshreeder6881]

Barnyard Bees can i ask you one more thing how long do u let a queen stay in a mating nuc and why not use just a regular 5 frame split.im new to making queens

[@joshreeder6881]

Barnyard Bees so after the queen gets mated do you wait for her to lay eggs before removing her or what's the the process??

[@joshreeder6881]

Barnyard Bees ok thankyou very much for helping me out

[@sssvincere1103]

This is the only way of mating queens? How do you mate a high number of queens in less time? for example im looking to mate 1000 queen bees as fast as possible.

[@jaysergent6383]

Many of the large scale breeders use artificial insemination but that's really expensive to get into. I'm not sure how it works but bastin honey farm.com has a complete setup that you could look at.

[@thehoneybeegarden3149]

How many can you make out of a sheet of advantec?

[@jaysergent6383]

I run all mediums in my yard and I got 7 from one sheet. I don't know how many deeps you can make.

[@scottpierson7495]

Can I buy one?

[@chrisb.5570]

How many years have you been using hives made out of OSB and how long do they last?

[@jaysergent6383]

I would paint them if I was you. They'll last longer

[@shawndobson5713]

How close do you keep the mating Nucs to each other?

[@shawndobson5713]

Thanks. I like the idea and being able to use a common frame is very handy. Great vid.

[@dennissetzerjr]

Explain the build of your feeder and how the bees access it. Thanks.

[@brandonoram1234]

Dennis Setzer check out don the fat bee man.

[@johnboyle4062]

Thanks great idea will try john from Ireland

[@namentatic4978]

Good design but that material is junk. It does absorbing water really quick, even when painted.

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

No need for any upper venting hole?

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

I saw there was a vent hole on the feeders...didn't notice them on the mating box...are they below the handle on the back side?

[@guardiandogoargentinos1385]

I'm the 777th 👍 like

[@romaineathey6512]

I made it by myself. I used Woodprix woodworking plans for that.

[@ducaschoenberg7156]

My works too. Used Woodprix handbooks and build it with no problems.