Top 5 Beekeeping Tips For a Soon to Bee New Beekeeper!!!!

Before you start keeping bees- here is a list of things to consider before you start with your first honey bee colony!
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[@markbooth8458]

Some of my advice to new beekeepers. Is if I had to start all over again. I would go with all 10 frame medium equipment. For a number of reasons. As far as apiary placement. I like my hives facing to the southeast. With morning sun and afternoon shade. If they are in direct sun and the temperature gets to 105 farenheit and above. They probably will abscond. I also have my hives spaced 3 feet apart to prevent drifting. and on individual stands. Last but not least good luck with your new adventure

[@texasforever5776]

I use 10 frame deep then medium on top, the brood is all housed in a deep...that's what I prefer but I'm new to beekeeping.

[@brettwhite5906]

Mark, does placement depend on your location? I'm in Illinois, but I see someone replied to the video from the Philippines. I just ordered my first hive and am looking for the best info I can find.

[@markbooth8458]

@@brettwhite5906 Yes

[@OldReddingFarm]

I love your advice to wear what you think is comfortable. the whole suit, That's cool, no gloves, thats cool too. I wish more people could have that outlook on EVERYONE and EVERYTHING and let other people be cool with doing the thing they're doing.

[@Cyruscosmo]

Ya know that feeling you get when you see a really good movie, the one that makes you smile and tear up at the same time? When you have a memory of a time when true peaceful happiness washes over you, the world is calm and you know that everything is gonna be just fine. When you look at the camera Kaylee and say, Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty and learn something old. I have those feelings all over again... Your videos inspire me. Thank you for taking the time to spread that feeling into my life and everyone else who follows your videos. And for all the solid information you share with us, future beekeepers.

[@TheHoneystead]

Thank you Cyrus! This is the feeling I get when I’m about to upload a video for everyone to enjoy!!! All the feels ❤️🙌

[@daddykirbs]

"at some point you're gonna put your book down, pick up your hive tool and start inspecting". I love it. Thanks for being a great mentor to beekeepers everywhere :)

[@OO_sunflower_OO]

Omg! I actually watch ur channel and I really like your down to earth yet thorough methods. I was so excited to see u here lol ☺️

[@daddykirbs]

@@OO_sunflower_OO Haha, cool! Yep, The Honeystead is pretty neat.

[@L2FlyMN]

I’m still working on catching my first wild swarm. Living in a northern climate, overwintering is my biggest focus on providing a new home for them, so I’ve chosen to build a horizontal insulated deep frame Layens hive, allowing me to transfer from trap to hive by simply swapping frames. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge!!! I have much to learn! I experienced getting buzzed yesterday, when watching a beekeeper go through his Langstroth hives. I gently spoke to her, & said it’s ok, am I standing within your flight path? I’m sorry, I’m not here to bother you, just to enjoy watching all of you doing your thing. 🙂

[@FrankieTubes]

"Learn something old." That really struck me. Thank you so much. I am new to the channel. New to bees. What a community!

[@Davidg1t1]

I love honey and want to start a hive, but it’s intimidating. This video was helpful. Thank You!

[@dawndolinski768]

That is so fascinating how u can just hold those bees ever so gently.. That is so cool

[@stevecarter529]

I cannot describe the pleasure I get from watching you and your bees. Every time I have a little more understanding. Oh and the calming influence your bees have. Thanks.

[@gelwood99]

Such peacefulness you send out when you are with the bees! 💕

[@lyesbml6051]

Hellooooooo

[@UNIB69N]

Awesome stuff. I noticed at the end when you were doing your last thoughts\outtro there was a bee in the window trying to get out (it happens)

[@agnestakacs2059]

Yes! Thanks for sharing some of these tips! 😊👍

[@poplarcreekfarm19]

Love this! Great advice for new beekeepers. My local beekeepers association has been an incredible wealth of knowledge and I am so thankful I reached out to them BEFORE getting my bees!

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Very healthy and thriving hive!!! Great job!! Keep the videos coming!

[@307MsKrys]

Thank you! I can’t wait to pick up my hive tool and inspect my first hive! Soon!!!

[@colinmcgovern1300]

Thanks for the video - could you share the make of your bee suit?? And hood ?? Thanks, looks very comfortable !

[@louisianaprepper13]

Love your videos. The artist, poet, and philosopher beekeeper.

[@pastilan8737]

Thanks for the advice Kelly, soon beekeeper here in Philippines, love to see your content in your beekeeping journey.

[@massachusettsprepper]

This was some excellent advice indeed my friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@CEREBRALKILLER]

Looks like everyone is happy 🐝 thank you for the advice 😎

[@BillThrash]

Exactly the video I needed!! I'm so excited once this pandemic is over.

[@emilyflanders6335]

Thanks so much for this video. I just listened to Pioneering Today's episode on beekeeping and plant medicine and had to check out your KZbin channel. My mom has had hives on her property for a couple of years and I have helped her with them a bit, but I want to expand my knowledge of beekeeping in preparation of one day having my own hives. Thanks again!

[@harrietpeabody2118]

Thank you beautiful soul! I can't wait to start beekeeping 🐝

[@a3skywarrior929]

My first year... only bought one package and should have gotten two so I would have noticed earlier that I had a low laying queen. Also could have joined/split if I had the second. Stop by your local beekeepers... for the price of a jar of all natural honey; you get all the advice for your area. Thanks for all your help and great vids!

[@FarmerC.J.]

Thank you! I’m a newbie and starting a hive in March!!!!

[@belieftransformation]

Loved watching you with the bees; I may visit a friend with hives one day! Blessings to all 🤗💜🇨🇦

[@patwilliamson4701]

Thank you for the encouragement! We lost our first two hives we are major novices!

[@diannemiller4754]

I am a new subscriber and enjoy your content so much that I'm watching older videos too. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@emile1365]

This is great advice, thanks.

[@Blognature]

Merci beaucoup ! for your advices and your interesting videos.

[@RobbWebbVideos]

I love your smile and your energy. I'm about to start raising bees and I just subscribe to your channel for a great smile along with great advice ❤🙌🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🍯🥰

[@robertlafollette2236]

Thank you Honey Girl that was very interesting. I just got a notice that my Honey was shipped. Can't wait to taste it. God Bless. Love from Michigan.

[@TheHoneystead]

❤️

[@robertlafollette2236]

@@TheHoneystead Thanks honey, God Bless.

[@julianperkins81]

Wonderful!

[@bigfrog460]

Where did you get you bee-suit? I want to order one for my husband and myself. I love your videos and thank you for sharing your beekeeping with us!

[@lisagorhaumann5373]

Hi - absolutely love your show !! When do you remove your quilt boxes. In PA we are still having some nights at 33 degrees

[@l0I0I0I0]

I want to start a bee farm!

[@lynsmith2698]

Great Video, as usual.

[@patricialawrence7459]

Thankyou for saving the bees 🐝 💓

[@coconutgroveurbanfarmstead9220]

We're heavily watching your channel and reading up on some books haha. Thanks again for all the knowledge

[@michaelfike7542]

Got the same suit and haven't even tried it yet but i have it if i think i need it. Have a hive of very gentle bees that i caught at the end of may and they are doing great. ❤🐝🐝

[@ricardodominguez3785]

Great video thank you very much .

[@MsArabella707]

Love it Thank u!

[@lovelymillie1967]

You look so young, I just started in 2020 learning and finally tomorrow March 24 2021 I am getting my own girls. Thanks for the tips.

[@bradgoliphant]

I'm getting back into beekeeping next April--so excited, and I'm going with the Flow Hive. I live in the city, so that hive suits my needs, and so excited to simply turn a knob and have honey flow out of the back of the hive. yes, I'm aware, this does not exclude me from tending to my hive. Thats the fun part.

[@cseloteipeter]

same here. I'll learn beside a beekeper this year, take the neccessary exams and certs, and next year hopefully able to start with Flow Hive. Can't wait for it.

[@bradgoliphant]

@@cseloteipeter I'm not five weeks into my first hive--and my bees are freakin amazing. Beside being strong workers, they are small cell bees and SUPER, DID I SAY SUPER SWEET!!!!! In five weeks they have built out over 8 deep frames of natural drawn wax. I don't use foundation of any kind. As for exams and certifications there are none. Just make sure to know your bees, know the necessary beekeeping skills and how to manage and take care of them, and then take the jump. Your real learning will come after you have your bees. As for the Flow Hive, this hive fits together like a freakin glove--it is sooooo well made it looks like a piece of hand crafted furniture. Make sure to stain in and seal it AFTER ASSEMBLE. And when you get going if you ever need to run some question by me, I'm happy to help. [e-mail]

[@cseloteipeter]

HI @@bradgoliphant thanks for the offer. Certs and exams are kind of need in my country in beekeeping. But I'll do the jump as soon as possible and thanks for the offer, I'm certain that if I'll need for it, I'll contact you in this topic. Also thanks for the advice in connecton of FlowHive. ;) Best: Peter

[@pnwRC.]

Great video, Kaylee

[@porsupuesto13]

Hi, new viewer here, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@christianshannon3943]

Your videos are so inspirational. Your personality and passion is top rated . There are days I feel in the dumps . So I reach for the smartphone and watch one of your videos. I also anticipate waiting for what the next video will be . Keep up this wholesome hard work . You’re helping folks in so many ways .

[@teddavid9310]

Kaylee, you do something with your mouth at the very end of all these ... when you say "don't be afraid to get your hands dirty" and I must tell you it is just adorable! More important is the really super information that you impart in each video.

[@saturncqv9139]

Thank you!

[@ioanradu7902]

Ich wünsche dir viel kraft und Spaß in teine arbeit! !!!👍😘

[@brucesbees]

Good stuff Kaylee!

[@ohske]

Happy Sunday

[@brigittemiller1444]

Best advise given to me when getting hives ready to overwinter was.....pray!!!

[@Gts323f]

Hello from Greece!! Nice to see you . the most beautiful beekeeper on earth 🐝 ..thanks for advises!!

[@a3skywarrior929]

Pou meneis

[@Gts323f]

@@a3skywarrior929 hello richard Meno Amfilohia !! Esy ?

[@a3skywarrior929]

@@Gts323f Indiana... Eneka mou from Athene... Opa! 🐝

[@Gts323f]

@@a3skywarrior929 α ωραια ,Αθηνα δουλευα 18 χρονια ,τωρα μενω στο χωριο μου.πως λεγεται η γυναικα σου? Απο ποιο μερος της Αθηνας ειναι?

[@a3skywarrior929]

Elenie... Glafada

[@preppingforlife264]

Great video I am just getting started in bees! Can you use sweet milo stalks for feed? There is a couple of ways to extract it fairly easy and turn it into a liquid! Look forward to more videos

[@juliebarnett9812]

Thank you

[@crazierthings3022]

Living in Florida a vented suit will definitely be must when I start bee keeping.

[@peggylankford1237]

We use pool salt arounds bottom of on ground,keeps hive beetkes away

[@bmabluemarbleaudibles]

Great Video Kaylee ! So one thing I noticed that you did in this video.... and this is coming from someone who does NOT keep bees, but has watched and learned from alot of different beekeepers and their videos. Sometimes you move fast, I have learned that when you take your time and make all of your movements slow and gentle that they respond much better to it. Again, I dont actually keep bees myself... I just learned from watching other beekeepers. Now Im sure I will get berated for this comment as I have not experienced realtime beekeeping myself, and I mean no disrespect in anything I have said. This was just an observation that I had noticed while you were inspecting. I learn alot from your videos Kaylee and you do really make great content. I can imagine it gets hot in that suit even if it is vented and may cause anyone to try and hurry things along. The weather moving in of course didn't help either. Thank you for continually sharing all of your knowledge with everyone, even me... the video beekeeper lol.

[@RyunForsman]

Nobody should be berating you on your comment. There are a lot of factors that go into the attitude of the bees. I have some colonies that are incredibly chill no matter how fast or slow I go. In fact, on my inspection the other day on one of my really calm hives, I lost my grip on one side of the frame and it bumped the box pretty hard. The bees obviously jumped up in excitement because of it and there was a flurry of activity for about 2 minutes, but none of them tried to sting me. They all settled down, went back into the hive and resumed not caring that I was there. I finished the inspection with no other excitement. I have another hive that is a lot more "hot". Smoke or no smoke, as soon as I take the inner cover off, I get covered up in bees. I've only taken 2 stings from them this season, but they work nectar like mad women, so i just let them do their thing and only intervene when needed. Weather plays a huge part. Even my most docile bees with get agitated when really hot dry weather comes in with no nectar flow. When storms roll in, I don't go near them because they get too excited. A lot of it is just learning your bees and adjusting as necessary. (Sorry for the long reply)

[@lancebarker8980]

Very cool🇦🇺

[@Azor2500]

Great video! As a new beekeeper, I'm planning to move a colony to a newly purchased hive. I'm considering caging the queen with a clip cage and leaving her in the new hive for a few days, allowing the bees to adjust to their new home before releasing her. The hives will be placed about 3 feet apart. Would you say this is an appropriate method? Any additional tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@andrewklahold2880]

I had a package of bees i got this spring and they were hurt by the weather here was 60 to 65 by noon down to 32 to 0 by 6pm i nursed it and nursed it along lost the queen that came with the package re queened it lost that queen put some eggs in from a strong hive hopping they would make a queen and they didnt so got this last queen put her in the hive and the bees got her out of cage two three weeks went by and no eggs i knew they were short on bees so no matter how reluctant i felt i went in my strong hive in which has three deeps on it and i spotted frame of capped brood that most bee keepers would marvel over this frame of capped brood was capped every single cell from top bar to bottom barr and end to end and a two inch triangle spots of honey in each upper corner when i seen it i knew it was the one and i put it in the nuc box that i been nursing since april the brood is all hatched out and the new queen has it back filled full of eggs yea success ty

[@CastleHives]

Great tips for future Beeks Kaylee. I decided on 8 frame Langstroth. Have 1 Flow, and it's been work. Love the editing on this.

[@charleslamarbaldree4978]

How do you like the flow hive

[@CastleHives]

Charles Lamar Baldree It takes work. You need to Prewax them and also just run 1 brood box. I’m doing a live tomorrow at 11am est showing the harvest.

[@charleslamarbaldree4978]

Castle Hives where are you located

[@CastleHives]

Charles Lamar Baldree NE Ohio, south of Cleveland some. We get cold winters so typically run 2 brood boxes. This will be first winter I try 1 brood. Going to give them a full super as well.

[@charleslamarbaldree4978]

Castle Hives Darn I missed it but I did subscribe thanks

[@Earth1977]

nice vedio.......coverage

[@thangnguyenngoc756]

Hi guys, I've watched a lot of your videos, I also learned a lot from the way you raise bees. Can I ask how many princesses are needed in my 5-story bee box? 1 or 2 princesses? and can two queen bees be kept in the same bin? Thank you very much

[@georgebarger3345]

I started with 10 frame but have switched to 8 frame due to weight.

[@timbaker7238]

#4is good advice for any ag/farm/animal care! Hobby or pro, THANKS!

[@wallrusmoose2111]

Always wanted to raise bees so I hope to start this yr, what month is best after winter? Thinking about the horizontal hive but have to look into my neighborhood if that would be an issue. I see your hives are close, I thought they had to be further apart?

[@user-us3rw5lf3b]

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[@jayneutron]

I have some questions. Hopefully not too many. !. What kind of paint on my daughter's new langstroth? Oil or Latex? Latex, right? And what color? Would bees mind pink? 2. Langstroth hive that will be coming in the mail tomorrow is 30 frame 2 deep 1 medium. We live in deep south Texas where everything is very green even during winter. Bees around here are still very active as of late November. Where should I put the queen excluder? 3. Wish my 7 year old daughter well on her new beehive. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@r.k1050]

hi, love your videos, i have a problem, an old small ark hive was given to me, upon opening it was lively and needed a clean. not been attended for years! I extracted some old old honey but left some in (april) . 1 months later 80% of the bees have gone? no production and alot of bees half in the comb. very confused. any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Also does there need to be a gap between the bars at the top?

[@beeornottobee4507]

Great video. Hi from Belarus bee's forests! I have a question about the color of hives. Some hives are the natural wood color and some are painted white. Is there and advantage to painting a have white?

[@scottpierson7495]

Not being rude or a perv, but you have to be one of the most beautiful bee keepers, very intelligent, knowledgeable as well! keep up the great work, and great information. We are in the 70s out in Northern California, lots of drone brood for mid January. Do you have any recommendations for bear fences? Or do you use them?

[@davidtroncoso2963]

From Chile 😎

[@scotthenderson4376]

my first hive is ordered to start in the spring. Question is where to put them I have direct sun all day with small brush/wooded area behind (north) but have pets and kids with mowing. Other area is fenced on 3 sides open to the south but gets only direct mid day sun. Inputs please!!!

[@scotthenderson4376]

Forgot I live in FL so its hot and muggy

[@bernicemartens7509]

Thank-you for the ideas! What do you use for your smoker? God bless you and your family! 👍🐝😊

[@TheHoneystead]

Pine needles work best for use :)

[@bernicemartens7509]

Thank-you 👍😊

[@williamwaldner9686]

I check my bees top less i love my bees and thy love me!

[@bradgoliphant]

Great Video! What is my local Extension office?

[@vasylpetrykanyn1990]

Hi! Thanks for your videos! Why do you have straps over the hive covers? Do you have strong winds?

[@TheHoneystead]

They help me sleep at night! Strong winds and stormy weather are the main reason:)

[@joshuaboswell8365]

The calmness of a beekeeper is passed down to the bees. Happy bees, happy life....

[@andrewklahold2880]

They hive ice vests now not sure where. To get them but jerome at jeromes bee farm has one

[@alanbiesemeier6930]

Friday morning calm...BZZZZ

[@ME-ev8zs]

I am a beginner of beekeeping and I have an option of two places to keep my bees Where would you recommend rather I should place my bees? One property where I have is completely full sun And the second property where I have is completely full shade. where would you rather recommend it

[@inrussian]

What kind of electric extractor do you recommend that extract frames radially up to around $1000

[@burhanuddin127]

Hi... Do you consider migrating your hives or is it just one place all the year around? Thanks...

[@johnbiy3070]

seems the bees you have here are not hostile unlike what we have in E. Africa

[@DonaldRogersBaldEagle]

what do you prefer using for your smoker?

[@TheHoneystead]

Pine needles, dried grass, and bits of wood work well!

[@grantholmes5661]

I hope to leave apartment living and have a place with room for an apiary. For now, its books and videos.

[@glennmcginnis8761]

I am about to rescue a hive from our family house in Mississippi and move them to Northeastern North Carolina. I need tips on moving bee hives over 900 miles in about two days.

[@TheHoneystead]

A truck will be your friend!! Also mesh bags. Once you get them settled, don’t inspect them for a bit.

[@nickymiller4595]

Hey does a sting not get through rubber gloves?

[@Yesi336]

How do bees survive in the winter? I live in NJ.

[@thisculturedlife2220]

Where do you buy your gear that you wear?

[@pyramidssalon6124]

Hi. Need help. Had a bee hive in my window fir a year. They grew and I need them out. I also want to keep them. what should I do.

[@rionafrianto1113]

😍

[@doctortcbkk2027]

No dearth in VA yet? Dying here in GA

[@uttermostvids631]

I noticed no queen excluder I've always wondered how people who didn't use them got honey without them

[@chicksusalehman2526]

Where did you get your suit?

[@user-dn2hx6uq5g]

Hi.. I want to keep bee but I reside in hill forest. So it there any chance that malefera would or would not survive out here? Ww do hav apis cerana , but production is so low

[@mghfngfngfngfg4042]

I'm a 14 year old trying to get into this and I'm trying to find place we don't have a lot of lands and I'm thinking if I put it out in our yard and don't mean back yard but I was thinking of placing it there but I was thinking that ppl would try to steal my bee box should I not be scared about it

[@lovenotes5299]

I have gotten my first package of Bee's , I have a Langstrope Hive. Waiting until they eat the candy plug to let the Queen out.

[@TheHoneystead]

Congratulations!!! How long has it been since you installed them? If it’s been three days and the queen isn’t out then you are good to go ahead and let her out 🐝 Happy Keeping 💛

[@lovenotes5299]

@@TheHoneystead today is the 3rd day. I have been researching and i knew about the 3 days, Thank you. Today i will be checking.

[@lovenotes5299]

@@TheHoneystead I have checked the Hive and the Queen is free! The bees have been so busy that the cage was embedded. I had to remove it to see if the Queen was released. The Bee's have been busy! Calm sweet Hive