Most Unusual way We've BUILT a BEEHIVE BEFORE Getting OUR BackYard READY for 20,000 BEEs

Most Unusual way We've BUILT a BEEHIVE BEFORE Getting OUR BackYard READY for 20,000 BEEs
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[@LumnahAcres]

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[@susansmith5044]

THEIR HAMBURG TASTE LIKE STEAK!!!

[@keithrayeski6417]

Susan Smith lol!! What is hamburger but ground steak 🥩...I remember a commercial on TV years ago that went something like that.

[@jamiemarsden2557]

wonder if they is any farmfoods in AUS... need to check it out

[@ManJO601]

lovely well done Bee hive

[@b_northof5369]

@Free Speech I think Dr. Leo advocates that there are cover boards set above the whole colony, that way when you open the lid the hive it is still enclosed. You remove these small boards only over the area that you wish to inspect, this ensures that the disturbance to the bees is minimal. You can check for honey and leave the brood intact, or you can uncover only one or two frames at a time and check each brood frame without disturbing the whole. The use of follower boards is also advantageous. Check out some of the long langstroth hive management videos, they explain it very well.

[@reginagibson1908]

Seen a flashback video clip from Weed’em and Reap yesterday of Hope when she was a baby, looking at her now it’s hard to remember her that little.

[@LumnahAcres]

she has grown so much!

[@Bunefoo401]

Regina Gibson ... never did get that far back in my binging ... just went and found it ... Darling Hope was such a cute kid ... now a beautiful young lady.

[@tardismole]

The goats are demonstrating the first rule of the army - never leave a man behind. I'm guessing the same is true for goats. Or maybe they want to make sure Al hasn't forgotten where the feeder is. :)

[@cajuncookingdan]

Best part of the morning... waking up to a cup of coffee and Al's friendly gooood morning.

[@sharibushnell190]

That's my morning also expect weds when he doesnt have a video for that day !

[@sharibushnell190]

@Maybe Smithe im in Az right now and im up at 4am to be to work by 6a so i start my day with coffee and this beautiful family

[@candidethirtythree4324]

Yes indeed...I get up early enough to get hubby's lunch packed and coffee made before Al comes on and we watch together before he leaves for work.

[@cajuncookingdan]

@@sharibushnell190 I used to live in Yuma. Have family living in Tucson.

[@sharibushnell190]

@@cajuncookingdan Im in Maricopa

[@piledriver141]

Close off gable ends of hive. Wasps will make it home.😎Beautiful Hive

[@pathfindergeorgia1117]

Al you have great skills Sir, wonderful video

[@susanperkins1944]

I am a retired welder. I have to use my wife's name here because I don't know how to change it to my name. I so much enjoy watching you guys work on your farm. You both like things to be the best when you work, and you do a fantastic job! Keep on rocking your vids a take great pride in your work!!

[@wendyann3400]

love your channel!! you inspired us to get chickens and we already have the bees.. thankyou for being such a wholesome family channel.. my son loves watching you too.. he is handicap but older so you teach him very good life lessons in a positive way unlike most tv shows.. thankyou for being you. 🤗🤗

[@jimjenkins7226]

Wendy Ann Jim

[@davidgambler1591]

The bee roof isn’t enclosed, when bees swarm, they could move upstairs. “I know nothing about bees, but I love honey.” Great job Al. You built a bee tank, lol.

[@SeeLionsInTX]

Off Grid With Doug & Stacey had a bee expert visit their homestead last year. He suggested adding COLOR to your BEE BOXES to ATTRACT the bees. Maybe cover the inside and outside with colorful vinyl or paint?

[@lindapolle1665]

Yes, bees orient themselves by color and shapes to find food and home. Time for Gina signs mounted above each landing/in port. What will she craft, flower shapes, bright graphics in loud colors?

[@DisabledUKPrepper]

Where I live in the UK, Shepherd's Pie is made from ground lamb, and if it's another meat like beef or pork, it's called Cottage Pie. We also add a dash of Worcestershire Sauce. One of the best comfort meals around. Willow really is getting a pregnant waddle on. ❤

[@footplate0]

We also add carrots, peas and bake beans..... yum. We also put the dish once cooked under the grill on full blast to really crisp up the potatoes on top

[@DisabledUKPrepper]

@@footplate0 Agree with the carrots and peas, and crisping up. Don't do the baked beans, though.

[@footplate0]

@@DisabledUKPrepper why not try them just once, baked beans in tomato sauce give the dish a whole new flavour and texture. Must issue a health warning though as they do give you flatulence big time !!

[@soniaspangenberg6892]

Our Walmart sells grass fed ground lamb!

[@elizza716]

I’ve always had Shepard’s pie that was tomato based with cheddar melted on the top. Not sure what Gina used but it wasn’t tomato🍅

[@jerylynbean7634]

I hope you are going to paint your beehives special colorful designs. It helps the bees find the right hive. Doug and Stacy have some really good bee videos, check them out.

[@hofferfamilyhomesteadindia7365]

You have a very nice family, I am glad I found your site. You seem to be a God-fearing family and that is important these days. That little girl doesn't realize how good a family life she is going to have if she keeps your value. I take my hat off to you sir, keep up the good work.

[@lieuwina]

Time for Gina and Olivia to do their art work on the bee hives. A bee expert on Doug and Stacey said 'bees love coloúr' they use it to find their bee hives. The hives look lovely, well done. Though I think i would perhaps use some of that gauze and the triangle at the end of each end of the roof I would tack on then no other unwanted wasps or bugs can get in. Gina that cottage pie looked lovely, wish I could smell it through the computer screen. Have a great day.

[@mountainviews5025]

Guy's I'm noticing more advertisers on the channel and that my friends is so awesome congratulations wow I am very proud of y'all especially Gina she's starting to talk more and we like that thank y'all so much for sharing we appreciate you thumbs up my friends

[@barbaravickroy7563]

A & G -bee hive perfection! If you don't have same drawn-out comb, you might consider Better Comb by BetterBee One or two frames per hive will help your new bees get a head start at building brood. Frederick Dunn has a good video explaining its value for new hives.

[@rosanna5schmidt732]

That is a very nice bee house. Those bees should make a lot of honey with such a nice home.

[@tagreen9790]

I see that most every time you push a piece of wood through the table saw, it gets hung up on the lip of where the miter saw is/ goes, I have a idea of how to stop it, take a small piece of metal, aluminium or steel, 2 in wide or so, put a slight bend in it and mount it on the left lip, reaching across the saw while its running is some bad juju, project is looking good!!!

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Goood morning Al and family. Punxsutawney Phil did NOT see his shadow on Sunday, so I guess y'all will be getting the plants and seed ready a tad earlier this year. Glad to see you're bringing back the honey bees.

[@LumnahAcres]

An early spring will be NICE!

[@jackd.ripper7613]

Punxsutawney Phil has arrest warrants in three states for 'giving false information'. Look it up.

[@SMichaelDeHart]

@@jackd.ripper7613 lol, now that funny right there, I don't care what anybody says.

[@martyplunkett7011]

@@LumnahAcres early spring usually means a late snow or frost here in Texas. Be careful.

[@RickP654]

Hello Al, I was watching your bee hive build and noticed you put three entrances into it. You should only have one at the end. You need to make a separation board that drops in like your regular frames. You can move it to enlarge their space as they grow. You might want to make a queen excluder also. This will make harvesting the honey easier for you because you don't have to worry about finding brood in your honey frames. Just a few thoughts to share with you to help. I love your channel and watching your projects and the animals and your family as you all share your little journey called LIFE. May God bless you and your family.

[@reneebrown5598]

I love my horizontal hive. It makes bee keeping easy so I can handle my own bees.

[@bobbywatson368]

Hives turning out awesome! You can tell Gina is becoming more comfortable in front of the camera. Great Job girl! Look out Al, she's after your job! LOL!

[@yeagerxp]

Nicely done 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing. You should close off the holes on the side of the roof with metal cloth as it will make a nice perch for birdsto pick off your bees

[@jameswitte5167]

For the trays you can use cookie sheets ... Don't forget a queen excluder or you might lose her ... Also make accommodation for winter feeding if you choose to ... Better to have it set up and not need it then need and have to modify later ...

[@KellyAshcraft-ww6ls]

Hope is looking so great getting her winter coat ! ♥️😏👊

[@sharonnicholson4344]

Shepard’s pie: if you put lines on top of the potato with a fork and add a few nubs of butter, you will get some crispy potato on the top when cooked. It’s delicious.

[@simonfreer7950]

Was just about to say the exact same thing... that and it needs carrots

[@georgethomas9436]

Hello. As with the potato skins. You can season them. Put them on a cookie sheet and toast them. Really good.

[@sebastianduta1937]

Without good ventilation, you have the opportunity to have very high humidity in the hive. Also, the chemical components in the insulation can damage!

[@pegsclips]

Cant wait to get our bees. Will enjoy yours till then👍🌻🇨🇦

[@LumnahAcres]

are you getting them this year?

[@brianbarry5673]

Did you include Red and White clover in your pasture grass? This will help with your bees and nourish the soil. Also, don't take down anymore apple trees until after blooming.

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

We love Little Man being with the boys and it seems like they and him like it too.

[@lovek2us]

Nice looking beehives. It's amazing how much bees do for everything that blooms and grows. I haven't had Shephards Pie in a long time. Gina, have you ever tried cheese in it? You add it after the meat and corn, cheese then potatoes. Pretty yummy. Thanks for sharing. Always fun to watch. Be Safe

[@78magmo]

Instead of painting the beehive you should try Eco Stain. It mixes with water and does a great job. And you can get it on Amazon

[@heaven-is-real]

Past the tipping point is the word you're looking for (nice solution with the chain) I love honey, tastes great in tea and with fruit and yogurt in the mornin'. Bee's help pollinate fruit trees as well (what fun) Many Blessings to you and your family, and here's to a bountiful future.

[@mspeedie52]

Don't forget to cut slats to fit on top of the honey frames . They lay on top of the frames in the same direction as the frames and cover the entire length of the hive and are between the frames and the top. Watch the video of Doug from Off Grid with Doug and Stacey, where he is setting up his new hives like yours . You will see the slats that I am talking about. I really enjoyed watching you build your hives. Bees from Saskatchewan should survive where you live as Saskatchewan generally has really cold winters.

[@ladyliberty417]

Looking forward to spring on your farm and all your ideas coming to life! It will be awesome to learn about beekeeping from you guys🐝 The goats are looking so happy and healthy, they lift my spirits, ha!

[@pathfindergeorgia1117]

Goood morning Al, cold morning here as well sir, I’m up late today but that’s ok. Being retired is great. Coffee in hand so let’s get a late start on our day.

[@salonisalvi3484]

The girls are learning 😃😃😃😃‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@esauer1014]

Maybe some metal sheet pans could work and instead of oil you might think about using diatomacious earth. The hive looks wonderful hopefully the bees will to. Have a great day!!! :-)

[@jenniferhuff2547]

Al don't forget to do end caps so that wasp's and mud dobbers don't build in those beautiful bee boxes. Smart thinking about not putting glue on the legs, in case of needing to replace them. Get them chicken's wings clipped, do they aren't flying up at feeding time. Much love from OHIO ❤️ ❣️❣️ ❤️

[@reginaldsmith7897]

Good morning the weather is not so cold trying to pick up my first load in my 18 wheeler see you in the morning!!!👋🏿👋🏿👋🏿

[@donaldshields2483]

Very good job on the beehives looks very nice sure that he’s all of it God bless

[@angiewilliamson8098]

Your bee hives look amazing!! Look forward to seeing how they do. Oh, and Gina you are doing great on the camera...keep up the good work.

[@FreakyDarlin]

Just harvested my first mushrooms... at least I can grow those in my little apartment!

[@ceselb]

That sounds nice. From kits or DIY? Always wanted to try that, but I may have it too warm inside.

[@FreakyDarlin]

I tried myself first, failed. Decided to try a kit to learn a bit from the experience. That has been great so far. Going to try again once my mushrooms stop propagating. You are supposed to get three harvests per kit.

[@carolah4687]

You need to paint the beehives different colors as bees imprint on their own hives. You guys did an awesome job building them!

[@IShallNotBeSilent]

I am so excited about y'all getting the bees. It's an awesome hive you have built!

[@jfinnall]

You might want to check the dimensions on the bottom rack area to see if aluminum baking sheets might work there. Multiple smaller ones would be easier to handle than a single large one.

[@melissalucero9239]

Another amazing build, thanks for the all of the knowledge you guys share!

[@judyedwards7239]

Good morning Lumnah family. Can't wait to see the Bee Hive at work. Shepard's Pie...Gina I haven't had that in awhile and I do love it. Have to pick up the ingredients and make one. Have a great day Al, Gina and Olivia.

[@WendyK656]

Nice Job Al and Gina, on the horizontal beehives

[@Shasellion]

In the UK we put grated cheese ( usually Cheddar ) on top of the potato. when making Cottage Pie, Shepard pie and Fishermans pie.

[@shalayneabbott8212]

You’ve built a good looking bee hive. Very nice. 👍

[@ralphgushman8834]

Al, just a thought. Did you check for local apiaries for your new bees? Local, acclimated bees have a greater chance to thrive and be successful. IMHO Keep up the good work, Peace! P.S. build a couple swarm traps for your property.

[@sandravanderleek8569]

Ralph Gushman they are getting their bees close to home. They’re going to be well acclimated.

[@ralphgushman8834]

@@sandravanderleek8569 Thanks, when I heard "from the internet" I mistakenly thought, "from the southern states" and IMHO local is better.

[@deannamarie4149]

I believe he said the bees are from Canada. ☮🐝

[@loraineleuschke4186]

I like the layout of the hive. I am really looking forward to following the bees, yea for fresh honey.

[@sebastianduta1937]

I appreciate your kindness!

[@chelemichele1524]

Those look great the bees should be happy with their new home🙂 Have a good day ☃️☃️☃️

[@MrLittlelud4]

Enjoying the uploads and like your thought process.

[@crystaltelf288]

Good morning Al. The hives look beautiful, makes me want to hear buzzing! I love shepards pie, I grew up using just corn between the beef and potatoes, I swear everyone else uses peas and carrots, and I just can't do it, glad to see I'm not the only one! 😄

[@johnhyman3549]

That's why Heinz makes 57 varieties. I use peas, carrots, pearl onions and corn and my family really likes it. Gins's looked great as well.

[@auntym4729]

I use a can of tomato soup and green beans, onions too. I’ve never heard of using corn, but why not. Looks good Gina! A little cheese on top

[@clancywilde5882]

You guys make my day so I want to say Thankyou

[@elysafrancisco7240]

I'm so excited about your new beehive! I can't wait to see how the bees take to their new home! 😄

[@ausbinpippin5411]

Grew up with one bee hive but did that hive produce. Just love bees and you adventure may lead me to have them once again.

[@linwoodvleegmailcom]

btw you need a queen screen for the entrances , that keeps queen in and workers in/out .because if queen does not like the box , she will swarm away asap !!!!!!!!

[@marshasmith6320]

I’ve never tried Shepherds pie but it looks delicious. Love the bee hives. Can’t wait til the bees get there. Have a great evening.

[@oldsouthhomestead7118]

You could make you some half horse slide outs. Just build 2 half horses with the top rail the same length as your bench is deep + 3 1/2" then build guides with 2 2x4's screwed to the bottom of your bench framing allowing just enough room for the top rail of your horses to slide between and cap the bottom with 2x6 and you have slide out half horses to use you hand held saws and other stuff that only take up 3 1/2 inches of your floor space and still allow access to the bottom shelf.

[@billberry557]

That was an interesting project. Should be intriguing to see how things move forward when the Bee's arrive.

[@nickguehring1222]

I enjoyed the make shift metal break! I will say working with metal a lot it makes it super nice to have one. But way to use that ingenuity.

[@joanneganon7157]

I can't wait to see how this new way of having 🐝 works! I don't make Shepard's pie anymore cause I don't have any hungry mouths to feed but it sure looks yummy! JO JO IN VT 💕☃ 😊

[@matthewsmall7607]

Id be concerned that with those legs the hive will be top heavy and unstable. Use a piece of corplas sprayed with PAM, that will catch the varroa and hive beetles.

[@beckycory9023]

They could put a cross bracing from front to back with a 1' extension in the front & back or maybe put them in cinder blocks.

[@denthebundy7939]

that's what we had for supper last night,simple easy to make and is delicious,thanks for sharing folks.

[@JS-ol4zi]

something seems off on the far side of your counter... 🤣🤣🤣 You guys are awesome! You make me want bees... I don't want bees! I don't have time for bees! But I now want bees!! And a duck!

[@madampolo]

If you ever get cattle, you'll need to fence off the beehives. Our cows get into everything and would easily knock over the hives. So, plan for that when you determine where to place them. Also, I've seen where beekeepers put the legs with water under the legs to keep ants from getting into the hive. I'm not sure how they do that, but you might need to do research.

[@karenrazek5390]

I am so looking forward to seeing your bees. I loved your bee hive construction. Love your channel.

[@ellenl.5581]

Spreading flowers everywhere especially where the goats can't get them will be a boon to the bees.

[@SA-ho2nw]

Cottage pie, if made with ground beef. Shepherd's pie is made with lamb. Looks delish. Love watching your channel. God bless ya'll!

[@brendalawrence6732]

The hives look great. Gina, that is how I make my shepherds pie too, it was my late husband's favorite too.

[@stan3198]

Okay video and coffee done so I guess I'll go shovel Sunday's leftover sunshine LOL

[@70acres]

Wow, those hives came out great. Not sure the reason that top 2x4 was cut out like that. At first I thought it was a handle, but then you put a gabled roof on it. Is the gable just decorative? I agree with @Regina Gibson, I loved seeing Hope as a baby on Weed Em & Reap yesterday. Blessings to all.

[@hollyslaughter5505]

The bee hive look great, I may have angled the bee hive legs out a bit at the bottom for stability on windy days.

[@chris3m98]

good idea!

[@jimjenkins7226]

We think you are the best in always we won’t miss you every day Jim jenks

[@TheHappyJack.1]

I must say that your bee boxes are a vast improvement to the ones I've always seen on farms around here...nice looking

[@barbaravickroy7563]

@Free Speech adding more frames to the side is the same as adding another box.

[@BobMuk08]

my mum used to sprinkle cheese on & give it 5 under the grill to make it crispy.. yum!

[@theresawheeler4566]

I don't comment much but Watch every video! I enjoy every one! Thank you for sharing your videos! 💓😊

[@beckycory9023]

It's Cottage Pie when Lamb is not used. Shepherds Pie is made with Lamb. 🤗 BTW- Love the BeeHives.

[@janetwithers7427]

Nice, fancy beehives. Good work. 😺🐐💖

[@salliebeard1899]

Thank you for sharing ❤️💗 Love the bee boxes....👍💖💞😁 Yes, the quote is correct.... We need to get back to Imagination, Dreams, Thoughts, stay Positive, & Create. Life is about lessons. They are repeated until they are learned.... Much love for EVERYONE 🤗❣️♥️♥️💃💃💃💃💃

[@riverrat1431]

With your bees living in such a nice bee hive they may think their to high class to make any honey

[@GettingItDoneNorthOf7]

They look great! Awesome job👍

[@margaretbedwell58]

Great looking bee hives. Gina, your shepherds pie looks scrumptious. I have made one in a long time, I will have to do that soon. Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@jackthelad612]

In the UK, Shepherd's Pie (ground/minced lamb) and Cottage Pie (ground/minced beef), but whatever you call it they are delicious.

[@temperedprobe]

Try this the next time you make sheppards pie. Instead of smoothing down the mash drag the tines of a fork to make grooves and ruts which will go brown in the oven

[@raynall3593]

very interesting build, looks like a great project.

[@waddeym]

An excellent job as always Al. I now proclaim you the king of overkill. You did not just build a hive, you built a luxury bee fortress.

[@BryansGMa]

Gina, that looks delicious. Gonna have to make it. Btw.... I ordered some meat from FarmFoods Grass Fed. . Looking forward to getting it. Thanks for info. Your Beehives look fantastic. You guys are perfectionist at building. Be proud. Looking forward to you building more. I may not be able to build those things, but if I were, I sure would know how. Lol. 🤩🤩🤩

[@LostNationHomestead]

Hive came out great!

[@garyfeltus9801]

Don't anything about Bee's . So will be a cool learning expense. So what make the bee's want too stay in the new hive ? Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@frankfuentes5920]

Hi Kids, Would it be possible to add to your link a list of music, especially during your evening meal. It sounds very inspirational. Thanks for all your encouragement. Gratefully yours Frank.

[@tonygrimes13]

Frank Fuentes - Burdens by Derek Gust. You can also download Apps to identify music/songs.

[@steffanieropicky3116]

Love the videos the very learning and entertaining would like recipes posted as well! Have a wounderful day!

[@glennroach3337]

Have you thought of maybe a midsized sized island to set any short projects on to build it on instead of the floor. Also make it moveable

[@elizabethmacdonald4605]

Good mauhnin Lumnah Acres! The bee hive looks great! Oh boy, love shepherds pie! Take care!

[@johnestilwell]

Confused dot com Shepherds Pie is usually made with Lamb, the alternative made with Beef is usually called Cottage Pie (at least that's what it is in the UK)