Massive pre spring hive removal and relocation.

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This hive really surprised me, the size of it and the number of bees so early in the year. We managed removing the hive in almost one piece, and after chasing the bees from the cavity, found the queen. All in all a great removal and Good Time Charlie was able to not only eat lunch, but to catch an afternoon nap as well. Thanks for watching. God's peace.
Mr. Ed

[@sherrylawrencelewis2544]

I love the enegy that you exude. A man of God acknowledging the faithfulness of our great God encourages those watching. I am watching all you videos start to finsh. May you, your family and friends be blessed - that everyone whom you care about 🐝 highly favoured and protected. 🇬🇧🕊👑✝️👑🕊🇬🇧

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you so much for your show of my efforts in what I convey in my videos. As my faith is the source of strength in all I do, I can not help myself in acknowledging and giving thanks to the One who makes it all possible. Thank you for your blessings and for taking the time to watch my bee wrangling adventures. And remember, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Sherry. Mr. Ed

[@jeffcotton2235]

You put that first piece of brood comb on upside down on that frame! C'mon Mr. Ed... you know better. Good thing Charlie caught you in time! LOL!

[@JeffHorchoff]

That's why he is there, to keep me on track. Thanks for watching. God's peace Jeff. Mr. Ed

[@ianhegan-rumohr791]

Great video Ed and Charlie, another perfectly executed cut-out. You guys are lucky, we don't do cut-outs up in Canada, feral hives are not as strong as they used to be. But great news for us, we can get into our hives early this year, it will be 57*F next Saturday. Can't wait!

[@JeffHorchoff]

So happy for you and your bees, you get to see each other again. Have a great year with your bees. Thanks for watching. God's peace Ian. Mr. Ed

[@MikeBarryBees]

That’s a cutout that already needs splitting!!😁😁

[@JeffHorchoff]

Yeah you right, in about 4 weeks. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@barbeonline351]

This one was kind of elegant. Nicely done. Taking the comb/bees straight to the box w/o even vacuuming is so efficient and gentle.... And giving them back some of their own honey..... Maybe next time you can give a quick detail of how you contain the hive so that you can share the van ride w/o field bee chaos.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Form now on I will be keeping the bees on the comb, it makes the recovery so much smoother. I'll get Charlie to shot some video of our ride home with bees in the van, it's comical. Thanks for watching. God's peace Barbe. Mr. Ed

[@johnnygomezsm]

Wow Mr. Ed, That was a huge hive!!

[@JeffHorchoff]

It certainly was, and the bees are very gentle. I will be doing a follow up video on these girls in a few weeks when I have to split them, stay tuned for that. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Johnny. Mr. Ed

[@kellyrick4365]

Healthy hive. That Queen had it going on :)

[@JeffHorchoff]

A very healthy hive and gentle bees. Stay tuned for an update on this hive in about 3 more weeks, by that time, it will be ready to be split. Thanks for watching. God's peace Kelly. Mr. Ed

[@FunnyBugBeesandWoodWorks]

It was nice to meet you at the NC State bee meeting in New Bern NC. This is Mike Thornton with Pop Pops Bee's

[@JeffHorchoff]

Great meeting you as well Pop Pops. Bad news, they confiscated my honey stash going through TSA, the dirty rats. I saw them throw it in the waste can and someone else grabbed some biscuits and used it. I bet they are going to call you looking for more once they tasted it. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@philaandrew100]

The bar has been set. Let's see if the Dirt Rooster can find the Queen as fast and easy as that this season 😂

[@JeffHorchoff]

I'm sure he will do just fine.....as long as his dad or someone else points her out to him. Thanks for watching. God's peace Phil. Mr. Ed

[@philaandrew100]

@@JeffHorchoff 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@suzannagibson911]

😂

[@PolarBear-ko5fr]

You do make me laugh. When you speeded up the video, putting the comb on the frames, it reminded me of that I love Lucy episode where Lucy and Ethel are not keeping up with the chocolate on the conveyor belt and it just keeps getting faster and faster. Showing my age now.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I remember that episode like it was yesterday, classic! Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@wpankey57]

I think GTC has been doing a lot of fishing by that tan on his face. Great video Mr. Ed & GTC. Thanks for sharing.

[@JeffHorchoff]

If he's not wrangling bees, he's fishing. God's peace Bill. Mr. Ed

[@colleenbarker-cohn6633]

Should have had your bee vac going...you could have been catching them as the emerged. That is one large hive! Good job guys!

[@JeffHorchoff]

I did have the vac going and I did vacuum them as they came running. A really large hive and on the verge of swarming very soon. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Colleen. Mr. Ed

[@kh7794]

Yeah,new video! Was great!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you, so glad to hear you enjoyed watching. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@cheneysherry50]

Great job guys thank god no roaches😂 god bless yall.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I was glad there were no roaches myself, I am getting tired of them running all over my hands when I'm working. Thank you for your blessings and for watching Sherry. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@MERRLINN]

That was a big one

[@JeffHorchoff]

That it was, and I'm going to split it in just a few weeks. As always, thank you Larry. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@wranther]

Mr Ed, you and Good Time Charlie are made for bee keeping!! Even better than a shed full of bees is your excitement as you come across the queen herself. Very nice hive capture this time around with a good number of bees. That foreign sound in the background, is that a lawn mower? lol Still way too early up this way for those machines, and for honey bees. As long as you and good time Charlie keep doing videos, I am going to keep on a watching! -Bob... PS: Happy Spring Forward Day!

[@SqueekEBat]

Love it ❤

[@mrsspeech]

I love Bee Friday. Thank you Jesus for the bees.

[@Aristodama]

I love Bee Friday too! 😄

[@warbird_1]

WOW Mr. Ed that hive is HUUUUGE. I just love watching your videos. i would really like it if someday in one of your live videos if you could explain the different bees that make up the hive and their function. i find this so interesting . i have been thinking about get a hive . i find the social order very interesting . God bless you and Charlie

[@JeffHorchoff]

I always say that the world needs as many beekeepers as it can get, I think it's about time for you to join the club. After all, you have been following along with me for years now. Thank you for your blessings and faithfulness to my channel, it is greatly appreciated. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@MrYisc]

Great removal and video about it. The end made me smile, so thanks for that guys. Have a great weekend.

[@spyderpittsburgh5264]

Fun Video Jeff and Charlie! Have a Wonderful Weekend Guys!

[@JeffHorchoff]

And you do the same, thanks so much for watching. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@horsetuna]

I checked out a book on beekeeping in western Canada and was surprised to see that the development of a Queen from egg to eruption was LESS time than for workers or drones! I guess when the hives continuance is in the balance you want a queen fast.

[@JeffHorchoff]

A queen will emerge 16 days after the egg is laid, a worker, 21 days, and a drone, 24 days. You are correct, queens need to come out as quickly as possible for the survival of the hive. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@horsetuna]

@@JeffHorchoff Crazy! As the largest of the three (That I can tell) that means their growth rate and cell multiplication is in overdrive. Science and nature are so cool.

[@brockshields9336]

It's always a happy moment when you and your viewers alike see the Queen and put her safely out of harms way. Youse guys!..... have too much fun!

[@JeffHorchoff]

We certainly do have fun, and we love sharing the joy we have. Thank you so much Brock for joining in with us, and remember, I post a new adventure every Friday. Until the next one, God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@meloneycrews]

Good job guys!! Beautiful hive!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Hey Meloney! Great hearing from you, please tell Dennis hello for me. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@jessicafairfax_Bens_Bees]

Good Morning Mr. Ed and Charlie 🌞🐝☕ Another beautiful Friday morning and another great start to my day with you guys. Bless you both for all that you do for us beekeepers and the bees. Great genetics in that hive, such a wonderful addition to the Abby. Keep up the great work. Hope y'all have a great weekend! 😁🐝✌️💜🌼🍯

[@mark-wn5ek]

You know Jeff….God is good all the time! Thank You Jesus! So glad you got her.

[@JeffHorchoff]

ALL THE TIME! Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Mark. Mr. Ed

[@susanbarr8194]

I don't know who came up with the idea of attaching handles to those floor pieces (I saw it on another beekeeper's video also) but it's a really smart thing! Great video.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I have been doing it for 8 or 9 years now and before I started doing it, I had never seen it on KZbin before. Thanks for watching. God's peace Susan. Mr. Ed

[@coachsean9982]

I'm just here for the thank you Jesus moments. And I'm still watching! Going on six years now.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I remember it like yesterday when you first started watching, you were stationed in Japan. Thanks for hanging in there for all these years. God's peace Sean. Mr. Ed

[@randysmith7040]

Mr Ed. The eye of the tiger, it's just amazing to watch him at work and Mr Charlie.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I'm just a bee wrangler and a side kick living the good life. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Randy. Mr. Ed

[@nashia23]

Thank you for these videos Mr. Ed and Good Time Charlie! I’ve missed seeing you. I’ve been busy.❤ you’ve made my morning!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Hello Nashia, so happy you had the chance to check back in, thank you for doing that. Remember, any time you are not to busy, watching and leaving a comment brings me joy. Thank you for doing that and leaving your comment. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@mekhailsamir924]

مستر هيد اشكرك بالنيابه عن النحل واهديك لقب ابى وجدى شيخ النحالين بالولايه فانت تستحقه عن جداره وتحياتى افريق العمل معك وارجو لك كل خير وبركه من الرب

[@TheFritz423]

Amen

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you Jesus! Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@easyreader7839]

I really enjoy watching your videos first thing on Friday mornings. They get my weekend off to a good start! Thank you Mr. Ed!😊

[@JeffHorchoff]

It is a real joy for me to share our bee wrangling adventures, thank you so much for taking your time to follow along. And don't worry, we will be making more. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@lambbrookfarm4528]

Mug up from central NH, where it is coffee with Mr. Ed and Charlie time, it's a great day already! Thanks for bring us along!

[@Jeff_and_Jenny_M]

I love the sounds of the birds in the background! Jeff - I'm impressed with how tolerant those bees were to the bee brush. Like every beekeeper, I've got a bee brush, but if I want to get my bees mad, I break out the bee brush, especially if I don't smoke them a bunch first. I end up with bees trying to sting every set of bristles on the brush. Another fun video, thanks! - Jeff, Cincinnati

[@JeffHorchoff]

A bee brush does not attract the attention a camera does, the bees can't stand when the video camera is running which is why it is bombarded so often in the videos....even if I am smoking them. Thanks for watching. God's peace Jeff. Mr. Ed

[@lawrencewright1666]

They are now posioned lol Jeff licked it lol

[@JeffHorchoff]

Hey, I asked that you don't tell, now the secret is out. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Lawrence. Mr. Ed

[@valsw8509]

Thanks

[@thomasrape4616]

Love yall and learn a lot from you. I just got home with a nice bunch of bees i took out of a hollow oak tree. Framed up 8 frames of brood comb from that tree. Nice black tailed queen and lots of brood in all stages. These bees were infested bad with SHB and had very little honey or nectar so i think i did them a favor. Put swiffer sheets and a feeder of 2 to 1 on them as soon as i had them on the hive stand. Now it's up to them and the good Lord. Next I'm getting a vac.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Make sure you look real hard at the Everything Bee Vac, it works great. Happy to be a source of info for you as the need for experienced bee removals will always be there. Great job on your recent removal, very often we show up and actually save the bees from going down. God's peace Thomas. Mr. Ed

[@kevinbyrne4538]

14:48 -- God is indeed your co-pilot.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Amen to that brother! A real joy having you following along for so many years now Kevin, thank you for that. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@williamhesbach4072]

Great video! My takeaway is that bees build comb however their hive configuration allows, and to see that comb built perpendicular was amazing. I've noticed that in Thailand, with Apis andreniformis but never in the US.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I have to agree, bee build the way they see. Personally, I can't understand why they choose to build the comb in the way they decide. My guess is has something to do with regulating air flow in the hive. Thanks for watching. God's peace William. Mr. Ed

[@sallyhowe7258]

Can you show the frames in a few weeks when you remove the rubber bands? I’m a beekeeper in South Yorkshire England and love your videos.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I certainly will, it is going to be about 4 weeks, but I already planned on doing that. Thanks for watching. God's peace Sally. Mr. Ed

[@phillipduncan2497]

My back was aching watching you lift this. Great video.

[@JeffHorchoff]

One thing I have learned when working bees, use your legs....and that I do. God's peace Phillip. Mr. Ed

[@markwelsch940]

I really like how you put the rubber bands around the frames and cut-out comb in a diagonal direction! That crisscross pattern you created looks like it works as good or better than just looping the bands over the top and bottom and sliding them sideways on the frames.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Not only does it work so much easier, but it secures the comb in the frame better as well. Thanks for watching. God's peace Mark. Mr. Ed

[@Guitar2Man1963]

Where is Ralph? Good job guys!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Working his full time job, but he will be making an appearance very soon. Thanks for watching. God's peace Stephen. Mr. Ed

[@suzannagibson911]

Do yall have a lot of bees flying around in the van? If so have you ever thought about putting a screen behind the seats to keep the free bees in the back of the van?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Bees in the van are a constant thing, but neither one of us are concerned about them, they are not out to sting us. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@KDVoller]

I sat there with my mouth open for 5 minutes when you pulled that floor board. That was cool.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Pulling a hive out of the floor in one piece is pretty cool, I'm always impressed by it myself. Thanks for watching. God's peace Karen. Mr. Ed

[@dlyall26]

I really like the way you do the rubber bands to hold the comb in the frame. There is another channel I watch as well and they are close to where you are, maybe you could help and show them the proper way . Their channel is Turkey or cocks doodle do, oh no wait its 628dirtrooster. 😂 😅😅😅 no just kidding I just love to see you guys poke fun at each other.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I've tried to show that guy how to use the rubber bands for years, but because his hands and fingers are so large, he can't get those tiny, 7 inch rubber bands, to fit between his fingers. I suggested trying his toes, but they are even bigger. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@tinagunn5735]

If you look back at your video I believe I seen the queen 3 or 4 times after you sprayed. Love it! Keep the videos coming!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Good eyes Tina! If you keep watching, I'll keep on making them! Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@markwelsch940]

I'd love to see another video of this hive at 2, 4, 6, 8 weeks and more to see how they fill up those frames with new comb around the old comb. Not that many videos, just one video where you pull out the same two or three frames and edit them into one video.

[@JeffHorchoff]

You will be able to see a follow up video from this hive in about 3 more weeks, that's when I plan on splitting it and making two hives from it. The removal interrupted their swarming urge, but it will begin again in just a few weeks and I will be ready for it. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Mark. Mr. Ed

[@markwelsch940]

@@JeffHorchoff Thanks for your reply, and saying you plan to have another video about this. When I've done a cutout like this, it wasn't as big. For me they didn't draw out new comb around the comb I cut out of the wall or tree. In the future, I'm going to feed cutouts 1:1 sugar water, even if there is a flow going on - to help them make more comb.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

That was a hive and 2/3rds! LOTS of bees, so have a Jesus weekend and keep on making more! God Bless Yall!

[@marilynrobertson6265]

Omgoodness ❤❤ beautiful 😊

[@nathangmaust1661]

Great to meet you again, this time in NC! You're the best

[@JeffHorchoff]

What a great time I had at the conference, and another super opportunity for me to meet new and old acquaintances all under the same roof. Until the next time, God's peace Nathan. Mr. Ed

[@stanleygrover1685]

I gave up Honey in my coffee for lent!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Now that is a real lenten sacrifice. God's peace Stanley. Mr. Ed

[@peerarfatahmed6739]

hello mr ed my brother i watching your all vidio rally you are lot of exprance rally i like you god bless you mr ed

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you, and thank you for your blessings and for all the time you spend watching my bee wrangling adventures. Until the next one, God's peace Peer. Mr. Ed

[@salembeeman370]

Monster hive. Wow, 80 in March do you guys even have a winter? Thanks for the video.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Our winters are almost always mild, and our bees fly just about every single day. I love living in the south. Thanks for watching. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@texanasimmons1761]

Lots and lots of bees and pollen! Thanks guys!🐝🐝

[@JeffHorchoff]

All signs of a hive preparing to swarm. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@captbriansbees]

Good morning Mr Ed and Good time Charlie! I’ve been blessed with both my hives coming out of winter strong and starting to brood up. Thank you Jesus! Have a blessed day Brothers.

[@JeffHorchoff]

That is awesome news and quite the accomplishment for a first year beekeeper, way to go Brian. I've been doing a lot of flying over the last 3 weeks, St. Louis, Tulsa, and New Bern. I checked in with the pilot of each flight hoping to see you but did not. Who knows, it may happen one day. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Fly safe, and God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@mikerb2473]

Mr. ED, my brother in fire! My wife wants your shirt! 😂😂😂 Are you selling those anywhere?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Sorry Mike, there is no "Mr. Ed" merch, I just don't have the time to make it happen. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@dennisbarney869]

Looked like a great cutout, lots of bees. The one I did last Sunday 14.5" w x 3.5" d by 10 ' long did not have no were near that many bees in it maybe 25% of what you had But a mess load of honey. Amazing how different the hives can bee. Its great to have lots of space to do the work to. I used the rubber band trick and love it glad I learned it from you. Thanks for posting, see you next Friday.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Good work on your cut out, it's always good to hear when another bee wrangler is successful. I'm happy to pass on tips to make the job run smoother. Until the next one, God's peace Dennis. Mr. Ed

[@Phil_86]

Great removal!! Having the box there with all the frames ready to go worked out perfect. Glad you both had an easier time with the removal and finding the queen early makes it all come together. Is this the first time you both came out of a removal without being stung? God Bless you both!!!!!!

[@JeffHorchoff]

It is always a blessing not to get stung, and on top of that, a easy queen catch and removal to go along with the blessing, God is good! Thank you so much for your blessings and continued support. God's peace Phil. Mr. Ed

[@roberthilliard9162]

Good Morning from Brushpopper Bee Wrangling in Denton Texas

[@JeffHorchoff]

And a very good morning to you as well Robert. I know you are looking forward to a new season of bee wrangling like myself, but first, I have to get through our splits. Thank you so much for your added support and for watching. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@user-vw5oc5cv9r]

Hey Mr Ed! We would love to see an update on the Layens hive. Your videos are the best! Hello from Meridian, MS. 😂While I comment, I’m watching a Yappy removal. God bless!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Yappy is the MAN!!! I plan on doing an update on the Layens hive as soon as I introduce a new swarm into it, Stay tuned. Thank your for your blessing and for watching. God's peace Wallace. Mr. Ed

[@kennith.]

Thank you for sharing. If possible, can you do a follow up video on some of the hives that you removed. If you have any that are in the horizontal style hives that would be a bonus.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I already had plans on show the update on this removal, some really good bees, and I'm anxious to show how they recovered from the removal. Also, I do plan on showing when I rehive my Layens hive this spring, stay tuned for that one as well. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Kennith. Mr. Ed

[@beardyandthebees]

Was a pleasure meeting you and Randy this weekend at the NCSBA Spring Conference!! 🙏🐝

[@JeffHorchoff]

Hey Mike, it was great meeting you as well. I hope you will seriously consider your calling, and if you'd like to ever talk, you have my number. Best wishes for your continued success. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

[@carolewarner101]

Such a beautiful day to be working outside wrangling bees!

[@JeffHorchoff]

It certainly was, and these were some awesome bees. Thanks for watching Carole, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@thenodiggardener]

They were very calm girls, and seriously packing with the pollen.

[@JeffHorchoff]

Hey Suzanne, great hearing from you, I hope all is well. Yes, some great bees for sure, and you can expect a follow up on these girls in a few weeks. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@2listening1]

I didn’t know drones got kicked out in the spring, too!

[@JeffHorchoff]

Not in the spring, they are needed. But once fall comes around and they are still in the hive, out they go! Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@cynicbeliever40]

You fellas never fail to leave me with a smile! Thank You!

[@JeffHorchoff]

It is our pleasure and joy sharing our fun, thanks so much for following along. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@amyjesko9434]

Mr Ed and Good Time Charlie are the BEST ❤

[@JeffHorchoff]

So kind of you Amy, thank you! And thank you so much for taking the time to watch all our bee wrangling adventures. Until the next one. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@traneawilson6024]

Awesome 🫶

[@ProffesionalZombie12]

Back after a long spell of extremely bad Depression (and lots of life interruptions). Content is still as wholesome, uplifting and relaxing as always. Definitely needed the pick me up 💛🖤

[@JeffHorchoff]

Very sorry to hear of your sufferings, but delighted to hear you are recovering and back watching. I'm happy to be producing content that you find uplifting, and I will continue doing so each and every Friday. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@kariiremiriam2266]

❤❤❤❤

[@birdnest5814]

That was a huge hive! It surprised me to see the queen in that part, too. Great job removing it, as always. Blessings, my friend 🙏😊💕👏

[@captbriansbees]

If the brood comb was mostly Drone, looking on the bright side of having to discard it, you may have eliminated some mites. Did you open up some of the cells to check for mites? Thx and another great video. 👍

[@JeffHorchoff]

I did not open any of the cells to check, it all went into the melter as soon as I got back to the abbey. God's peace Brian. Mr. Ed

[@edwardclark5211]

Dream Big brother 🙏

[@russellaymond312]

Great video Jeff and Charlie. How many hive tools you bend😅😅😅

[@JeffHorchoff]

Because I'm so bad about losing and breaking hive tools I order them by the dozen, and every year I have to place an order. Thanks for watching. God's peace Russell. Mr. Ed

[@jaywrittenour5770]

Great job Mr Ed ans Charlie. Jeff what happens to hives after removal? Such as stress.

[@JeffHorchoff]

The bees do under go a lot of stress during the removal, and I try my best to reestablish the calm that was there before the job was done. Keeping bees on the comb, returning the queen as soon as possible, and feeding them are means I use to bring normalcy back to the hive. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Jay. Mr. Ed

[@redwood1957]

Cracking me up Ed with the thermal camera running says here is my boot then never shows it on the thermal. Then Ed's holding how many pounds of comb,honey and the floor. Charlie says just bring it out here. I was waiting to hear you say easy for you to say. Great job. Is the cooler just to keep everything at its temperature? Thanks and God bless you both

[@JeffHorchoff]

We are the perfect team, both of us are goof balls! The reason I use the coolers is it maintains temperature. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Until the next one, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@redwood1957]

I have a Holly bush next to my raised porch in s.c. during the day there are many as in 50 honey beers on it all day. Very few bees anywhere else. Is this a sign the hive is close or just this bush is the best. Thanks GB

[@jefferykeller2995]

Great removal gentlemen. Love watching and learning, from you guys. Jeff please quit working Charlie, so hard. Peace

[@JeffHorchoff]

If I don't keep on Charlie, he'll wander off and take a nap...or go eat something. I'm actually thinking about tethering him so it will be easier on my while I'm working. Thanks for watching. God's peace Jeffery. Mr. Ed

[@patrickdunne1150]

Hello from Chicago! If you find drones in the colony does that mean they are getting ready to replace the queen?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Not replace the queen, but making preparations to swarm. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Patrick. Mr. Ed

[@francinekeane9900]

Love it Mr Ed when you thank The Lord

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you Francine, I just can't help myself from not saying it as I am so grateful for the grace. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@JJDigitalartStudio]

That was a great hive. God bless you and Charlie and all those guys there. Give my love to Mona. JJ

[@NolaSpiersMitchell-gu5iu]

Only wood I thought concrete

[@annettehawkins8467]

Great video! When are you going to have your next livestream?

[@JeffHorchoff]

I am going to do one VERY soon. I was hoping to do one this Saturday, but it may not happen. Still, there is a chance for it. Talk with you soon Annette, God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@tommymitchell1070]

Can we get an update on this hive please. I’d like to see it as they attach it back together.

[@JeffHorchoff]

I had already planned on doing one. Give me about 4 weeks, and I'm sure these bees will give us a great show. Thanks for watching. God's peace Tommy. Mr. Ed

[@mrsspeech]

Do you think these bees were going to swarm? Do you think they will swarm when you get them to the Abbey?

[@JeffHorchoff]

No doubt, these bees were building up to swarm, but I changed the disposition by removing the hive. However, that urge will reemerge in a few weeks, and I will have to split them at that time. Great question! Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@gloriayoder5173]

Job well done fella’s! Mr Ed, where and what brand of rubber bands do you use?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thank you. I use a 7 inch X 1/8 inch wide band I buy from Amazon for about 10 bucks for a box of 200. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Gloria. Mr. Ed

[@GEEZBEEZ]

What a way to make a removal. Like the queen find. You could almost make a long hive out of it. Glad you found the queen early. Thanks for the video. Take care and God bless.

[@JoseOrtiz-zb7gq]

Awesome

[@NolaSpiersMitchell-gu5iu]

Wow that must look good under concreat

[@user-rh9my1rd9q]

If you vacuum up robber bees would they not become part of your hive?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Yes they would. Bees are amazing. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Bryan. Mr. Ed

[@howardtoob]

Mr. Ed-can you tell me if you have ever come across a veil/hood that's better for removals? I do a lot of removals and end up taking off the hood on my jacket because it's so cumbersome and restricts vision. I'll trade some stings for being able to see.

[@JeffHorchoff]

When it comes to removals, and a veil to use during them, I have no recommendations as they all are obstructive, and just like you, I will remove mine due to the limitations it puts on me. God's peace Howard. Mr. Ed

[@krissaann333]

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[@jennherbert9461]

Can you please explain how you knew that was drone brood?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Drone brood is identified by it's "over extended" capping covering the cell, and very often they are clumped together in large groups. You can find very good images of drone comb on the internet. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Jenn. Mr. Ed

[@minersinc7710]

What size rubber bands do you use?

[@JeffHorchoff]

I use a 7 inch X 1/8 inch rubber band that I buy from Amazon in a box of 200. It's about 10 bucks for the box. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

[@alexjenkins433]

Hi Mr Ed, What size are those bands you use on the frames. I am in Australia and haven't been able to find anything that long.

[@JeffHorchoff]

They are 7 inch X 1/8 inch rubber bands that I buy from Amazon. They come in a box of 200 for about 10 bucks. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Alex. Mr. Ed

[@alexjenkins433]

Thanks for your reply. Will try to get some, I do a lot of removals here in Townsville, queensland , Australia. 3 a week for the last few months, the bees have been crazy this year. @@JeffHorchoff

[@frankpatterson5843]

Can you all explain the prevalence of drone comb? Here in the Blue Ridge of SC, my bees are daily disposing of many dozens of drones; many being pre-mature. How is this "natural" and efficient bee behavior? The hives over wintered with and have 40+ lbs of honey each.

[@ashleyschenk764]

What’s your mite load like?

[@JeffHorchoff]

When hives are preparing to swarm, they produce drone cells. This hive was going to swarm within a few weeks for sure. I suspect mites to be the reason for the disposal of the young drones. Of course that is just a guess, but I say that based on the presence of all the honey. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Frank. Mr. Ed

[@JeffHorchoff]

I also think that may be the issue. God's peace Ashley. Mr. Ed

[@phillipwasson2980]

❤💯👌

[@JeffHorchoff]

Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Phillip. Mr. Ed

[@steveh1273]

Is there an issue with finding drones now, in that hive?

[@JeffHorchoff]

Not at all, there were lots of them and I still put some drone comb back in. Thanks for watching. God's peace Steve. Mr. Ed

[@RobinFrazier-rt3bp]

My question is why not trim those comes that have nothing in them and put more usable come in with them. Robin Frazier liberty texas usa

[@JeffHorchoff]

I do try and get the best comb in there when framing the comb, but it's best not to "piece the comb" as it is very difficult to keep it in the frame. Thanks for watching. God's peace Robin. Mr. Ed