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@robertmatis8231Ай бұрын
2 for 2 using the 2 frame nucs with swarm cells this spring. Easy to manage, easy to monitor. One of the better tutorials I have seen on KZbin. Thanks for providing user friendly instructions without a whole lot of fanfare.
@chrishumphreys93634 жыл бұрын
Hi David Chris from the UK. Great vids, I am learning a lot from them. I am a first year beekeeper, I have done a the two beginner courses. Theory and Practical. And now have my first 12 bar Nuc installed 01 August 19, they are doing fine. Soon putting them away for the winter. Still a lot to learn and you are helping, Many thank.
@jjlmct4 жыл бұрын
Thank You David, been watching a lot of your videos, because you use the same methods as I do. I’ve been keeping bees for about 5-6 years. But end up losing them over Winter, only to have to buy them again every Spring, Extremely Frustrating. But I was trying So Hard not to use very much Pesticides. Going to start using lots now. I even tried using the OTS method, On/The/Spot, which worked pretty well. But I was in the middle of moving, and couldn’t take care of them. Might try again someday. I’ve used the Queen Castle two years and had Success both of them. All four mated and returned both years. I really like your Basically Queen Castle Split Up. I want to try those tiny Nucs, I believe they’ll work Great. Thanks again for all your videos. Keep Buzzing Along.
@thatsme053 жыл бұрын
what I love about these is you use the same frame as your typical deep. I tried using the mini frames and it became such a hassle to try and support the mini frames in a standard deep box.
@StaceyMayer6 жыл бұрын
I'm getting my husband to make some of these right away! What a great system. Thanks much.
@corey34822 жыл бұрын
Learned allot from you I started to keep bees watching your videos with others but learn so much from you cause unlike most bee videos you teach lot different alot more than others.love it .thank you.
@brucekellman13616 жыл бұрын
David i built my mating nucs off your plans and they work AWESOME! I was just at y'all's store Saturday to pick up my nuc and wanted to mention Jimmy and Heather are SO FRIENDLY, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPFUL! In fact Heather is so helpful i went to carry some stuff out to my truck and heard someone not far behind. When i looked back it was a beautiful young lady toten a nuc plum full of bees to put in the bed of my truck. I didn't intend for her to lift that HEAVY thing and was going to come back in and get it. A sight i'm likely to never forget is a beautiful girl toten a box full of bees across the street in downtown Chatsworth :) WAY ABOVE AND BEYOND AWESOME CUSTOMER SERVICE and SATISFACTION! It was the bee's, but not so much the bee's last year that impressed me to be a return customer this year. Honestly y'all are a class act outfit with CLASS ACT CUSTOMER CARE and not to mention something that's nearly GONE WITH THE WIND.....100 % PURE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY!
@mikesbeesllc6 жыл бұрын
Great video David. I built six of these queen mating nucs last fall. Lost all my bees over winter. So I have to start over.
@josephfryc59944 жыл бұрын
This is what I have been looking for for a long time. I just have a few hives and would like to have my bees survive with a insurance for queens for the season if needed in the late fall if necessary. I will try this year and hope it works.Thank you Barn yard Bees.
@ryanriche94226 жыл бұрын
David- very informative video. Thank you for taking the time to explain thoroughly!
@mikeknop60673 жыл бұрын
I just built two of those out of Cedar I transferred two frames can’t wait for a new queen to be born this is so simple I can’t believe thank you so much for the videos I am building at least six more of these my son has a meal we have cedar on the property we have all kinds of cedar to make what we want to make thank you
@timlewis98736 жыл бұрын
Great vid Dave, the best one for me yet. Can't wait to try this. Thank you.
@herbertjacobs84226 жыл бұрын
Hello, I am new to your videos and I love them. So much information. I am about 2 weeks to starting my 1st Nuc. Yayyyyy
@andrejhanzekovic53004 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very informative videos! I keep coming back when I have a question about bees.
@lemondrop65774 жыл бұрын
Yall are awesome helping new beekeepers. Thank you..
@JimLaddie3 жыл бұрын
Thanks David: Built two 2 frame and one 3 frame from scraps. Will do more as a rainy day project.
@garybrabant55056 жыл бұрын
Very informative David. I enjoy your videos along with Mr ED and the Dirt Rooster. Than you. 🐝
@buzzzbeefarms44866 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave for all the info on the Walk away nucs. I watch all of yours and The Fat Man Beekeeper as well as dfisher videos. Very informative, thanks bud.
@iisonu24 жыл бұрын
Thank you again for another great video David! i have to try these 2 frame nucs!
@yyuguy6 жыл бұрын
man your good! i love these videos King David! your #1 in beekeeping and very valuable to us all!!!
@LittleBitsHoneyBeesjoemay6 жыл бұрын
Thanks dave very informative. Wish you and Jimmy a very good year.
@nathanrich88605 жыл бұрын
These are some of the best ideas I've seen out there! So practical that maybe even I could keep bees successfully. It actually makes me excited! I was wondering- could this mating nuc be downsized slightly to work with medium frames? I'm thinking of going with one size box for my whole operation and would like to use medium 8 frame boxes...Thanks so much for sharing!
@sylan69965 жыл бұрын
Nice tips. Thanks for sharing your experience. Théo (from France)
@georgetaylor91543 ай бұрын
I overwintered some 2 frame nucs in southen maine this winter. so far all are still viable, and looking like there gonna make it. i did bring them inside a garage for December, January and February
@tomkelly88274 жыл бұрын
Great video, you have a nice and productive yet simple style, I like it. I have 3 frame queen castles and I had trouble raising laying workers in the middle nuc. Perhaps the pheremones from the other ones made a conflict for the middle one? I certainly will try your technique here to see if I can get some better results. Once again, thanks for sharing, from Canada
@danlieter15216 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Thanks David
@OklahomaBeekeeper6 жыл бұрын
David there was a good wiggle dance going on, on that frame. Good video y'all
@Nisotovski5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge kind man! God bless you ❤
@charitablemiraclebeekeeper12004 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wisdom brethren! One Love, Peace & Fortitude God Bless
@georgebaumann14 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Can’t wait to give it a try!
@noahriding57803 жыл бұрын
Fun video. I like your experiment. I'm curious what you think about how far away to put smaller nucs and mini nuc style stuff to keep them from being overwhelmed by nearby large bee hives, especially with a bee yard like yours. Its also really fun to see your bee yard and the rows of hive boxes. It looks very clean and peaceful.
@naturemaster62525 жыл бұрын
Great info. If I try this by removing frames from an existing hive, can I keep the 2 frame nucs next to the original hive, or do I need to move them 2+ miles away?
@williames38556 жыл бұрын
Hi David, Do you offer a cut list for your viewers for your 5 frame & 2 frame deep nuc? I built 6 deep supers this morning from one sheet of plywood...no rabbet joints...styled like your nuc! Thanks!
@rcoupe57966 жыл бұрын
How do you tighten the fishing line on your starter strip frames. Thanks for your time putting these videos out.
@j.c.22146 жыл бұрын
hello again David great vids I'm learning so much, I'm so new at this in the video you say make sure you have drones when you start these mini nucs, do you mean have drones in the parent hive or have some drones on the frame you start the mini nuc on? thanks
@johnvlasuk2816 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave for the excellent video. I have old frames available that some had honey in them which was extracted. Is there any downside to using one of these frames in the queen mating nuc?
@kevinarcher77014 жыл бұрын
I’ve been watching bee videos for 2 years now! Can’t wait to get all my own stuff. I’m going to keep it in my front yard in town due to limited space.
@louiejayce66912 жыл бұрын
I guess im randomly asking but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me!
@alejandroalejandro15622 жыл бұрын
@Louie Jayce instablaster ;)
@louiejayce66912 жыл бұрын
@Alejandro Alejandro Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@louiejayce66912 жыл бұрын
@Alejandro Alejandro It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass!
@alejandroalejandro15622 жыл бұрын
@Louie Jayce No problem :)
@cecilstuart8304 жыл бұрын
Excellent videos man.
@menace25846 жыл бұрын
Good info. Anyone can do this. So simple yet effective way to raise queens. Thanks
@beaglefamilyfun13245 жыл бұрын
Trying to see if i can keep bees in my urban back yard. Thanks for all your information.
@markbusbee12045 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great videos Dave. Question: I have a hive five weeks out from a package. When I get up to 8-9 frames full I would like to split. Would it be ok to do the split during the summer dearth? and do you recommend a two frame split to make a queen or 5 with mated queen? Suggestions..
@tommycrisler76806 жыл бұрын
Good session.....what is pro/con of 2 frame mating Nuc vs using 5 frame Nuc box? Thanks
@toddachten22246 жыл бұрын
I built 4 of these Nucs yesterday from your cut sheet with just a couple of minor modifications. I cant wait for it to warm up in oHIo!
@codysmith17993 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the cut sheet
@toddachten22242 жыл бұрын
@@codysmith1799 It is in the description (show more) in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZqooWOFaN-Ap8k on David's channel.
@bart38775 жыл бұрын
hi, great video, Dave, can you show the feeder you made for the 2 hive nuc and how that works?
@57wnd6 жыл бұрын
David what is the plan for nucs that dont "take"? Do you just shake them back into an established hive or just add a fresh frame and try again. Thanx
@beek57ks496 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave for all your info! Could you please tell us the inside dimensions? I'd like to use materials on hand.
@StephenBiggers6 жыл бұрын
Great video. I see where you use fishing line on your frames horizontally. Can you briefly tell me how you string it? thanks.
@ce68276 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for this video. I'm going to try if I can get some made. David do you have video on how you add starter strip and fishing line to your frames? I just ordered case of Rite-Cell foundation. Can I rip those down for starter strips? Thanks again. Always appreciate the info.
@cowboyleatherproducts6 жыл бұрын
Great video keep them coming .
@brockobama67715 жыл бұрын
Hello Dave..been watching your channel for a while , and have subscribed for more info...I find your videos very helpful....and am wondering when making queens in these mating nuc ..would you say the frame from the donor hive to use is the one next too the frame you find the queen on? I been looking at my hives and when I spot the Queen I find the frame you speak of to be on either side ????? what is your opinion on this?....I am planing on doing this this weekend....Thanks again for sharing your Journey Robb
@lintonmacnamara14695 жыл бұрын
Good video David thanks for posting....an ancient Aussie beek
@johnward39464 жыл бұрын
When did you make this video, just wondering what month as I want to do some splits as early as possible. I get the night temps and everything just curious how early there’s enough drones usually? I’ve made 20 of these mating nucs and chomping at the bit to get started. Thanks Dave and being an apprentice bee keeper I just love your videos and all the knowledge you freely share, you’re an awesome guy! Thanks, oh and btw I ordered 2 packages from BYB’s and they have done wonderful actually made 7 splits off of them and as of now they’re all doing well! 🐝😊👍
@Oleksiy_bees6 жыл бұрын
Intresting video. Thanks!
@user-fy5jb5wk6i5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video! I am in state WA and it rains a lot. What is your opinion on the plywood material you made your nucs can I cook it in parafin and oil for preservation? Like I mentioned it rains a lot an regular outdoor paint is not helping much.
@JOSIANGREENVLOGS2 жыл бұрын
superb video.It helps me a lot.
@MrTomdinh11 ай бұрын
Look like great idea I will try this technique and able gifts to our friend. Thank you very much.
@privatebubba88766 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation.
@janicehelton6596 жыл бұрын
Hi David, this is the video I needed to see! I do want to ask one thing. If I decided to graft some queen cells in this two frame nuc, how many grafts should I put in? I guess I'm worried about too many queens hatching near the same time. Thanks in advance!
@jonathanjohansson70865 жыл бұрын
IF you let your Queens start lay eggs in the mating nucs could you gather frames from sevral mating nucs and make a nuc to winter?
@j.c.22146 жыл бұрын
super awesome knowledge thanks for sharing
@erikscott84556 жыл бұрын
Hi David. Great video.. do you have the plans for these mini nucs?
@billarlington87386 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the videos.
@jonil.morris20413 жыл бұрын
Do you have the directions to make these two frame nuc boxes? Thanks for video very informative. Just getting into raising queens and this looks simple. Thanks!!
@glennbarnett88556 жыл бұрын
Hi David, really love your videos. I saw you gave a dimension list to another commenter, but was wondering if you'd consider making a video of you actually building one. I'm not great at woodworking, and seeing people actually building equipment encourages me. Also, a while back, you made a video of yourself building a fat bee man style feeder for your mini mating nucs. They looked great, but you don't seem to be using them. Was wondering why. Wish I lived closer (central Florida) so I could visit. Maybe one day, but meanwhile keep those videos coming. Thanks again!
@87mcochran6 жыл бұрын
What kind of feeder do you use on the queen mating nuc? Do you screw the nuc to the 4x4’s to keep it from blowing over with spring storms?
@JustMe-JustBecause6 жыл бұрын
What type of feeder do you use that fits in the mini boxes?
@TamiDeeLivingFree6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I am a new beekeeper getting my bees (nuc) end of april. My question is: if I am succesful in rearing more queens than I need, what do I do whith the extra queens/nucs? On the nucs that dont rear a queen, do I add those bees back into an existing hive? Thank you, Tami
@charleswalker12256 жыл бұрын
TamiDee Living Free of this
@carlmerkey93706 жыл бұрын
David can you use a drawn out frame or does it have to be one with a starter strip for the second one? Carl from Michigan
@chan108dra6 ай бұрын
thank you so much great tutorial video
@chrisgambrell86186 жыл бұрын
Someone mentioned a cut list for the nucs from the 4x8 sheets of advantech. Do you have a cut list that would cut down on waste when building the nucs?
@matthewharris31315 жыл бұрын
Great channel. I am in the UK but always interesting to see how it is done elsewhere. I like your approach - very natural - letting the bees make their own queens who then mate naturally. I also really like that you allow them lots of natural comb so they can raise as many drones as they want to.
@allenc22895 жыл бұрын
I sure do enjoy your video's
@ce68276 жыл бұрын
How late is too late to make walk away splits like this? I'm in central Texas. I made one successful spit in March, but 3 didn't produce Queen. But I'm still trying. I'm trying not to take eggs from my two production hives. Or if I can, could you make video on how to do that without demoralizing the colonies? Thanks for all the videos you make available for us all to learn from.
@jovanvujovic39329 ай бұрын
Odlični nukleus, bravo👍
@Sharkteethfossildiscoveries5 жыл бұрын
Would it hurt to use foundation frame or a drawn frame for the new frame with the other frame of bees?
@jameshuynh73006 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, I currently have 5 frame wooden nuc. Can I use a 5 frame nuc as a matting nuc?
@leesommer58716 жыл бұрын
Dave, do you have a problem with SHB's getting into your pollen patties? I made some pollen Substitute before (made with Honey as a binder) and found plenty of SHB larvae mucking up the pattie. Maybe it's not the same as the store bought pattie, not sure. Do you ever have problems with the SHB's in the mating Nucs?
@vaskoritsas51506 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you use the queens that these 2 frame mating nucs make? I thought that theses queens are of inferior quality as there aren't enough bees to produce lots of Royal jelly.
@ce68276 жыл бұрын
One more question...With these being so narrow, is there any danger of them blowing/tipping over? I'm in Texas and you know how the wind blows here. LOL
@josephvogel72342 жыл бұрын
When I make my mating NUCs and load them with a ready to emerge queen cell, how far from the donor hive do the NUCs need to be? I'm thinking that the majority of bees in the NUC are nurse bees so it's likely they will stay with the brood. I only have a half acre to work with so, do I need to find a location far away for the NUCs?
@familyhearingandbalancecen97773 жыл бұрын
I need to get some of these 2 frame nucs!
@lauramroberts076 жыл бұрын
I have a question, is it ok to put down landscaping cloth underneath your hives to keep the weed growth down and so I don't have to disturb the bees with weed eating around the hives?
@davidmiller38046 жыл бұрын
how much oxilic acid in a sulimation stick, would you recommend when the 5 frame nuke is 2 or three frames of brood?
@timlewis98736 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to try this.
@chancetolbert48525 жыл бұрын
If i bought a 5 frame nuc, do you think this would work for me? I live in Louisiana, and have very short winters
@jimmygoen46203 жыл бұрын
Do you have another yard for the 2 frame hives, so the other hives don't rob them out
@markellis92975 жыл бұрын
David i have a question, how far away from a old barn would you set up a bee apiary. I guess my question would be will the bees find a barn a place to inhabit...
@tonysicily26874 жыл бұрын
You said it is best to do it early in the year. Is mid May too late?
@philjanikjr98056 жыл бұрын
Good videos! Thanks for taking time to share your lessons learned, kudos to ya!
@davidnewbury4565 жыл бұрын
Queen nues
@justinsharpe21446 жыл бұрын
So let me get this straight i want to make sure i got this... lol, if i were to take a queenless frame with correct brood, honey, pollen and put it in a mateing nuc with a empy frame will the nurse bees make a queen cell to re queen? Is that how that works your basically forceing them to make another queen right? Just want to make sure i can fully understand how to do it
@vinodkumarchathoth6763 жыл бұрын
Sir thanks for yr good video.iam an indian bee keeper.
@ebbygshreve95775 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the pressed board that you use to make your 2 frame mini mating nucs?
@9hank6 жыл бұрын
David, new bk here. Those look like deep frames. Can it be done with medium frames if I were to use two frames of bees? Thanks for posting this video.
@naturemaster62525 жыл бұрын
great video. very interesting.
@vaskoritsas51506 жыл бұрын
Dave, what is the quality of the queens with these splits? I have always understood that if you allow small colonies to produce their own queens, they end up being of inferior quality. Vas
@charliesilver62305 жыл бұрын
I've just cut all the wood up and it's not going together what size frames are you using ??
@southernhellstorm6634 Жыл бұрын
I love it!! Awesome content as always.. 👍
@framcesmoore6 жыл бұрын
Ha David do u think they would had survived below freezing for 3 weeks night and day I like your videos they are great thanks
@TriGirl1234 жыл бұрын
What does your feeder look like on that two frame nuc?