Beehives - four different types and methods

Rob gives an overview of some of the different types of beehive around the forest garden including: the National hive 2:08, the Warre hive 8:25, the horizontal top-bar hive 16:43, and a Siberian style ‘log’ hive 21:30.

[@theoriginalmonstermaker]

If you're interested in tending bees this vid is a great place to start. I've been trying to find complete and concise info for days, and while this is admittedly a bit of a commitment, its worth it for a more general understanding of the options and bee behavior. Plus alot of apiarists seem to be quite particular on their own method; i assume the efficacy of those methods probably vary with your climate, region, and goals, so i like this guys chill, experimental approach.

[@theoriginalmonstermaker]

If Rob (or anyone elevating hives) happens to see this : That 'welcome' hives is very nicely constructed, and I know nothing about bee keeping, but won't it be difficult to tend to up in those rafters? Can you still access the bars with it in place, or do you need to lower it for maintenance? Won't it be crazy heavy filled with bees and comb? Bc as soon as you mentioned the "log" style needing elevation, I thought it would be useful to raise and lower it on some kind of winch. It would be relatively stable affixed at 2 points, but I don't know how bees would respond to it potentially swaying or being raised and lowered.

[@myoffgridforestgardenadven3938]

This channel is my best discovery today:) Thankyou Rob. I have been meaning to build bee hives for ages, didn't want to use honey just wanted some comfy bee accommodation for my garden buddies. Log hives and lavender oil sounds like the way to go. Much better and simpler than I was planning, time to get my tools out! Fantastic info.

[@robsdiscovery]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you've discovered Rob's Discovery! 😄 I've just subscribed to your channel and look forward to updates! 😊

[@myoffgridforestgardenadven3938]

@@robsdiscovery Thanks rob, not sure how much I'm gonna do with my channel but very nice to meet you. I dig your outlook on things, great work:)

[@stevematthews2987]

loved it Rob.a clear and concise guide to making bee husbandry viable to all . no expensive equipment or mysticism. just letting the bees be bees .i started "keeping" bees about the same time as you and with a very similar ethos .i made a top bar hive ,from scrap wood with a wriggly tin roof ,to attract bees in to a newly planted little orchard at the top of my garden . i now have three hives .i don't interfere much and reap the rewards of masses of fruit and a little honey for friends and family when the girls can spare it .absolutely charming ,good luck in all your ventures , cheers steve

[@robsdiscovery]

Thank you, Steve! A beautiful summer time to you and your girls! 🐝☀😌

[@markbullock6822]

Another great video Rob 👍 A really insightful look into the world of bees, definitely a project for the future on my plot 🐝🐝🐝

[@samwinsley9529]

Excellent video Rob!! Fingers crossed for a successful year with the bees. Looking forward to a visit when we’re allowed!!

[@anitaday599]

That was absolutely fascinating Rob........... thank you 😊

[@AlexGallegos]

What a great DISCOVERY I've made in having found your channel. Very nice!

[@sarahashleigh654]

Loved this episode! 🐝 so interesting comparing the different hives. Thank you 🙏

[@Jordansalias]

Another brilliant episode! My favourite KZbin channel by far. I already keep bees using a national hive but really want to start keeping them in a more natural way. So I’m going to have a go at building a log hive! Thanks again

[@livingonthelandinwestwales3593]

Hi Rob. Thanks for the amazing bee keeping advice in this episode. You are a wealth of knowledge! It was really nice to see your extensive approach to the bees and thoughts on veroa mites and how the bees can naturally combat them. Me and my pregnant partner will be trying out some of this on our forest garden in Wales! Though our first job is to build a fox proof chicken coop! I hope you're trees are singing in the late April rain :) Jake

[@mysustainabilityjourney9321]

A neighbour of mine had foxy problems and ended up putting chicken wire right over the top of his chicken coop after he lost them all. It seems to have worked so far. He has ducks, geese and quails too. Good luck with your chicken coop.

[@livingonthelandinwestwales3593]

Thanks MSJ. Your neighbour sounds like he's doing well :) We're planning to have welded mesh dug in 40cm, up to 1.6m above the ground and then chicken wire leaning outwards with an overhang, so that foxes cannot climb up and over with momentum. A bit of an investment of time and resources to build initially, but we want to be able to leave them for 3/4 days or so, so giving them a safe 25m2 bit of forest. Then we're going to put up temporary fences in various parts of our forest garden so they can scratch and forage whilst we are there.

[@marshhawk730]

wow i kept bees for11 years in Canada before mites got started this is all news to me i did get a Carnolian queen mailed to me those are very mild natured and dark in color your knowledge is amazing

[@robsdiscovery]

Thanks, Marsh 😊 If you can be a beekeeper in Canada you can anywhere! 🍁🐝😄

[@robsdiscovery]

Was that also in North Ontario?

[@kaminoclips6206]

A very informative video! You’ve got a real passion for it! We’re still loving the vids!

[@robsdiscovery]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@lambrokouts2959]

You've made an outstanding video. Informative and to the point. Well done. Hope I can implement some of these in South Africa.

[@BlueGardenCottage]

Briliant video! Thank you. Love it. Very interesting, helpful and informative.

[@beebob1279]

I run Langstroth hives. I let my bees swarm also. It breaks the reproductive cycle of the varroa mite. My hives will often survive winter. If the hives are prevented from swarming they have a hard time making through winter without some sort of mite control.

[@gipsy4664]

Hi Rob! My first watching...already in love with your hives!!!

[@robsdiscovery]

🐝🍯🤗👍🏼

[@mysustainabilityjourney9321]

Thanks Rob! Think I'd like to go with the Warre Hive at some stage (it may take me quite a while) as I am interested in conservation only and think your advice about it's simplicity and the need for it to stay the same temperature is useful. I like the idea of a natural forest floor in the bottom too and I will make sure that the inside is extra rough for 'back scratching. I live near the coast, so will see if there is a natural water source near by and will try and make one from cedar wood. I have a plan!!! Well done for getting the cedar wood hive up in the roof too - it must have made your arms ache.

[@LilyRudloff]

So informational Thank you so much for the knowledge

[@Borna958]

Excellent video. I have AŽ hives but you convinced me to try warre what I always wanted.

[@robsdiscovery]

Thanks, Borna 😊 All the best with your new Warres! 🐝🤗

[@blueberry4661]

If you're not a bee keeper, perhaps you're a bee host? And perhaps you run an airbee'nb? XD

[@robsdiscovery]

Airbee'nb! 😂 Brilliant 🐝😁

[@twinny12009]

This is a really informative video as I am starting a beekeeping course in January. I am really interested in the Warre hives, can you recommend a good place to purchase one? Many thanks.

[@Bartyron]

Extremely informative! I wonder how you get the top bars with comb out up there in the rafters?

[@robsdiscovery]

Thank you, Bartyron, I'm so glad you liked it 😊 I explain what you ask in another video called "Honey Harvest", but put simply, the whole of the top box is lifted off before the top bars (& therefore the combe) is removed. I hope that helps 🍯😊

[@Bartyron]

@@robsdiscovery 32:31 now I see it. It wasn't bolted straight to the roof, but there is a gap to lift it off. I like to get started with beekeeping and your way appeals to me. The Warre hive looks like the way to go, so I go and build one this year. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@robsdiscovery]

You're most welcome. I'm glad that's all clear now 😊 I wish you well with your endeavours! 🐝 Please report back and let us all know how you get on, if you think of it 🍯😊

[@georgiahoneybees]

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[@irenedavo3768]

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[@kosty002]

Fascinating as ever. Are you living in that lovely shepherd's hut now? Or just having a holiday?

[@robsdiscovery]

Thank you very much, Anne 😊 I wouldn't say I'm living in it but I am using a lot more at the moment since the heater in the caravan stopped working. Not that a heater is necessary at the moment! It's been reserved for guests for years but as I'm most unlikely to have any for a little while I thought I'd start enjoying it a little ☺️

[@kosty002]

@@robsdiscovery Well we have friends in Bristol and it is on my bucket list when all this business is over!

[@kenwood296]

How do you get the bars out that you had to slide into place when they have comb on. (On the last hive that is ?)

[@robsdiscovery]

The only way with that one is to unbolt it and take it down 😬

[@bobcat3905]

Whats the most popular to build these days?

[@view_irang]

What's the name of that oil you used to attract the honeybees?

[@robsdiscovery]

Lavender around the entrance of the hive to attract the attention of the scout bees and lemongrass inside to replicate the queen bee pheromone 🐝

[@bjornstacy9590]

It sure as heck doesn't take three days for my hives to get hot again, I have to keep screen bottoms on so they aren't constantly bearding because of how hot it is in there, of course I'm in Florida lol

[@robsdiscovery]

Haha, Florida! 🌴 Yep, that'll do it! 🥵😆

[@bjornstacy9590]

@@robsdiscovery So, this is my first year of keeping bees and i just got a couple run of the mill solid bottom Langstroth hives and the poor buggers were hanging out the hive all the time as early as May, so I did some reading and got some screened bottoms and they seem much happier and are building comb a lot quicker, not hanging out on the front porch, however I am curious on how a Warre hive would work here, wondering if I should put a screened bottom on it as well.

[@robsdiscovery]

@bjornstacy9590 Bees are pretty good at regulating their temperature on the whole, but I don't know 🤔 Give it a go and let us all know! 😊

[@HappyBees]

Enjoyd your video, you should add a Layens hive to your collection.

[@robsdiscovery]

Thank you 😊 I'd not heard of a Layens hive until you mentioned it! I looked it up! Thanks! Maybe I will invest at some point 🤔😁

[@HappyBees]

@@robsdiscovery I built one after seeing a video about natural beekeeping, next id like to make a hive like they use in Slovenia they look easy to manage and better for the bee's

[@robsdiscovery]

I agree, the handful of Slovenians I've meet were all expert and considerate beekeepers. Their culture is infused with it! 🐝🇸🇮🤗

[@HappyBees]

@@robsdiscovery here's a link to the Layens hive I built, my videos aren't a patch on yours and iv bit of a potty mouth too 🙈. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3OWh6Vsa8hgarM

[@robsdiscovery]

Just subscribed 👍

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[@robsdiscovery]

Hello Judith 👋 Your name seems awfully familiar 🤔 Have we met? 😊

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[@robsdiscovery]

Hello Sasha, the English translation of your comment has come out as "Well you are desperate" 😆 Is that an accurate translation? 🤔