Mid Winter Fondant Feeding & Vapor Treatment -- Bee Vlog #32, 2018

[@HaleiwaGirl808]

My grandma LOVED bees and I made her Crosstitch pictures and all kinds of bee things while she was alive. Then I discovered your bee vids and I myself have fallen completely in love with bees! Thank you Emmy for indirectly connecting me to my grandma and her memory ❤️.

[@emmymadeextras]

My pleasure. ❤️

[@lisamz]

It’s a bee cuddle puddle!

[@zalibecquerel3463]

Hurrah!

[@HoodEloquence]

Always super excited for another episode of bees❣❣❣❣

[@bethsmith4674]

Just recently binged all your bee vlogs. I never knew how much work it takes to keep bees! Thanks for sharing your bee journey!

[@gryphonshire]

I LOVE the sound of your chickens in the background! Happy Hens gossiping over the latest activities of that Human of theirs. ;-)

[@exena78luv]

I have been worried about your bees since the polar vortex came through. I was looking in some beekeeping forums and it seems a lot of people lost their hives when it came through being so cold. So i'm hoping the next update is soon and the bees are okay.

[@emmymadeextras]

Bees are OK. Though I did recently help a friend with a dead out which I'll be posting about soon.

[@funuto]

I love seeing the bee blogs. Do be careful when working with organic compounds. You should have full goggles on. I know it is awkward with a full cartridge respirator. The vapor could get up underneath the regular glasses. This comes from experience. Hope everything is well!

[@nerlandjames]

This is awesome! You are by far my favorite KZbin channel, Emmy. Everything you do is incredibly informative and delivered so eloquently. You are just such a wholesome person & I appreciate it so much. I can’t wait to see the bees soon and how things are going! I’m so interested! Thank you for bringing us on this journey! ♥️

[@Youngpoet15]

Hope your bees are doing ok with all of the snow! I can’t wait to see them in spring.

[@PoesRaven1984]

17:08 I hear chickens!! Sorry to see all the mites, but like you said at least you aren't alone. Regardless, the girls seem to be doing quite well!

[@wm8340]

I have a sort of Apiphobia, but bees still fascinate me, it truly is amazing to see how they work and how brilliant they are. Emmy, I really enjoy all of your videos and channels, and it's been so fun watching you build your empire of bees! 😄 Question: I'm sorry, and I'm sure you probably get asked this alot but, Do you get stung often? Are you immune/just used to it now?

[@MsCherade9]

Honey bees won't sting unless they have to because stinging you kills them. So they are much less likely to sting you than you might think. There are several bee keepers on KZbin who don't actually wear a beesuit unless they absolutely need to, look up Jeff Horchoff!

[@saspurillie]

I love 🐝 updates.

[@ExtraNope]

I really admire you for keeping bees. It’s something I think the world desperately needs to embrace. I’d love to look into doing it myself one day.

[@rnmrno]

these vlogs are so informative and interesting!! makes me want to start bee keeping!

[@emmymadeextras]

Thank you! I recommend taking a bee class and talking with local keepers before getting started because at some point you'll need someone to field questions to.

[@Mairiain]

Chickens! Someone had a lot to say while you were working on the hives :-)

[@DreamyDuskywing]

Mairìan isn’t it such a lovely sound?! It always makes me smile 😊

[@aBc-123-XyZ]

Emmy is busy as a 🐝. Great job. 😎✌

[@Wuppetwoman1]

I love these bee vlogs... so interesting to see everything that goes into keeping a healthy hive!

[@emmymadeextras]

I'm glad you enjoy them.

[@terrimyrick1530]

I wonder if you could have a all plexiglass beehive that way you can completely See Thru it all year round.

[@jemtebelle]

Search "observation hive." They are exactly that, see-through hives. Very cool! Watch Frederick Dunn's video, he's awesome.

[@emmymadeextras]

As jemtebelle said observation hives have clear panels so you can watch the bees, but they're typical a small population and kept indoors so that can remain warm. Some hive boxes have clear windows on the sides, but from what I've seen it's difficult to see much of anything.

[@terrimyrick1530]

Awesome!

[@Jojo-saint16]

You inspire me to the MAX! I WISH I could bee keep. However. I have a deadly allergy and if I get stung I could die. But I love watching you! :-)

[@karenamanda1958]

I watched an ad with smashed avocados. 😣 That’s how much I like you. 😉😘

[@bonecharm]

Hey, what's with the stripes? 🐝🐝🐝 Love watching your beekeeping vids Emmy, super interesting! I have such a soft spot for bees.

[@jmcosmos]

𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘳𝘳𝘳𝘳𝘳𝘳𝘳𝘳𝘬 ... I hear some ladies providing commentary on the procedure! (Do you have any issues around them eating random bees?)

[@emmymadeextras]

I don’t think so! Maybe dead ones?!

[@myrmecofourmis]

A recent scientific paper suggested winter oxalic treatment is associated with higher colony survival. I am looking forward to see how it goes for you.

[@Woffie70]

Hey Emmy- don't know if anyone suggested it yet but a Hive web cam with streaming came up in a few conversations . Might be a thing. :). They have those free flow honey capture hives with a clear back...

[@karenkingrey6142]

Man I just find this so terribly interesting! Are you still enjoying beekeeping as much now after 2 full seasons? When will you acquire your honey again?

[@emmymadeextras]

Yes, I am! There's so much to learn. I think that's what I love most. Next harvest will probably be in the summer after the spring nectar flow.

[@bcgrote]

Do you need to worry about snow build up in front of or around the hives? I'd worry about them smothering, although they seem warm enough!

[@emmymadeextras]

Just had our first real snow today, but now it’s raining, so it hasn’t been an issue. If it were, I’d clear it in front. :)

[@bcgrote]

@@emmymadeextras that's good! Hearing about the terrible snows in the midwest makes me worry for all my friends on the east coast too!

[@gordonmaurer5236]

We have a lot of snow at times in Michigan that was a problem every winter. I got smart and made aluminum awnings that over hang the landing board. They work just great, and save many trips back to my hives to check and clear snow from the hive entrances I have upper entrances that about five feet above the ground as an emergency entrance and for venting, These cant be used by the bees for house cleaning.You must keep the lower door open so they can carry out any unwanted material out of the hive.

[@corinneone]

I’d love to be able to own 🐝 bee hives! Good luck 👍

[@moonlitsakura1944]

What's up with thise stripes. Your chickens have alot to say about them.

[@mariaraynor]

“Hey, what’s with the stripes?!” ❤️ 🐝 X

[@victero0052]

Amazing 🐝vlog!! btw:The date is still 2018

[@emmymadeextras]

I'm thinking that 2019 doesn't start until the spring.... :)

[@donnamclaren952]

and pls pls make Souffle Series!!! using duck egg, emu egg, goose egg, quail, snake...

[@dianemudd374]

Emmy, where did you get that insert to hold the vaporizer wand?

[@trish2272]

I am also interested in the information about the bottom board and inserts.

[@emmymadeextras]

It was custom made for me!

[@trish2272]

Lucky you! They are perfect.

[@watermellie]

Hey, what's with the stripes?

[@sarahelmiraroystershelton1888]

Spa for the little bees.

[@PepperandNutmegsmom]

Which is the RiBA queen hive?

[@emmymadeextras]

#3, the one with the largest population.

[@JosieEllaFaith]

Hey! What's up with the stripes? YAYAYAY BEES!! I love your bee videos!!

[@debg1810]

Hey, what’s with the stripes? 🐝 🐝 🐝

[@darnbunny1]

Good Morning E, Please share your sources for the vaporizer, acid, and protective gear. TY.

[@tiktoktutorials9973]

Hi emmy its been 3 years since started watching you! ♥️

[@davidodonovan1699]

Great work emmy! Well done! :)

[@marcydunklin6129]

How are they doing with the cold 🥶

[@emmymadeextras]

They seem to be doing fine. I saw them flying yesterday. 🙏

[@marcydunklin6129]

Oh good

[@sillyraerae91]

Could you do a bee Q and A vlog??

[@JackW42]

“Hey,what’s with the stripes?” :P

[@indigenouspotliquor3546]

Do the mites bite the bees?

[@amberbumpus6174]

Looks toxic. Does it not get on the bees and into the honey you consume?

[@nananananacomeon]

Love the thumbnail XD

[@gregwaskom552]

Oxalic acid dribble is not as effective as the vaporizer.

[@CatherineC.2123]

Why did you remove the diatomaceous earth? I thought it killed the mites?

[@bustedkeaton]

It only works until it gets wet i believe.

[@emmymadeextras]

I took it out because they tray was filling up with rain water and making a muddy mess. I had it in there mainly for smothering small hive beetles although I believe it smothers the varroa that fall into too, but during the winter the pest are less of an issue so I emptied it out.

[@lenkaido1357]

Do your bees only drink the sugar syrup you made them? And can that be considered natural honey?

[@noortjelief1987]

in rhe winter she feeds the bees, they don't make honey during winter, in the summer the bees won't be fed by her and produce honey.

[@FlyingWonderGirl]

She feeds them sugar water during the warmer months and fondant during the winter :)

[@monkeylulu00]

Hey what's up with the strips?

[@donnamclaren952]

no honey during winter? make Mexican Cajeta with Goat´s Milk :D

[@Sigyd]

Emmy's like "32 degrees" and I'm like "-24...trade?"

[@emmymadeextras]

😅 No thanks!!

[@Sigyd]

@@emmymadeextras My nose sniffles literally freeze in my nose 30 seconds outside.

[@gregwaskom552]

Thats not very much fondant for them. They can eat that amount in less then a week

[@Nurse131]

I hear the girls! The chickens that is....

[@puthetyc9318]

M.O.P LEVEL BEE

[@siempreamor5149]

🐝🐝🐝

[@donbeissel2965]

Corn syrup?????? Huh.

[@bustedkeaton]

Sugar!!!

[@emmymadeextras]

Yes, some is used in the fondant making process to keep the candy from crystalizing prematurely.

[@donbeissel2965]

emmymade www.hopkinsmedicine.org/integrative_medicine_digestive_center/news_events/corn_syrup.html. The corn syrup is bad for bees. I mix 5 pounds sugar with 1 cup water, put it on a cookie sheet and heat to 275 F. This cools into fondant and is all sugar. Sometimes I add bee pro pollen.

[@lindagray5857]

poor bees

[@Qix93]

100th comment

[@gaill7908]

So many chemicals on these bees...

[@SeekerKC]

Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring component of honey (as well as some plants, soil, etc.), & has been found to not be detrimental to a colony when used responsibly. Full disclosure: I highly doubt Emmy would intentionally endanger *any* creature in her care, but since I'd rather not rely on my bias, I decided to check out the issue for myself; especially since I have zero, first-hand experience in beekeeping. If you do, how would you handle such an extreme, Varroa mite infestation in your colonies without treating with oxalic acid?

[@emmymadeextras]

Sadly, yes. A friend of mine recently lost her hive due to ineffective mite treatment. A bit of a catch-22 the whole treatment thing.

[@bodyofhope]

I suppose it's a little bit like medication at the doctor, antibiotics and such. We don't want to put that into our bodies either but if we don't want to die, or live with illness, we choose treatment. Emmy is inoculating her little bees so they don't die from mites.

[@briboe312]

Hey, what’s with the stripes?