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[@kamonreynolds]

Live Chat TOMORROW FEB 11th 2023 - 7PM CENTRAL TIME

[@Zarealy]

One unexpected lesson from watching him work his bee's was in his equipment. I don't know if it just the brand of boxes he has or if it was something he adds. But I liked the external handle on the boxes, making it easy to tip a box for a quick peek without having to mess with the alignment.

[@PatrickPease]

I've been thinking about adding those to my own equipment and having seen someone else do it for the reason I was going to do it just encourages me all the more

[@pepperellbees]

I saw the same thing. Brilliant. That handle is such a time saver and back saver.

[@hanspetersorensen8430]

@@pepperellbees that came right into my mind also, you don't have to have all the trouble cutting into the box to make tiny handles for the tip of your fingers and his model is a time and bag saver...very good. All the best from Brasil.

[@Ashby_Farms_NC]

Thanks for taking time to make this video. Always helpful to see the small details (that can make a huge difference) in other commercial operations!

[@kamonreynolds]

Thanks for stopping in Ashby Farms! Best of luck this year!

[@decaturridgebees8761]

Pretty awesome! He seems like such a legit guy.

[@Sweet_Honey_Farm_Central_FL]

I’m kinda on the back door list for queens . Fortunate enough to get 2 NUCs from Chris next month .

[@KaizenEnergyUS]

Bravo, and Aloha.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Interesting. Blue is one of my favorite colors.

[@tomahawkmissile241]

the georgia research is looking at the turf for hive beetle but may test to see if it affects larva because he had numbers that suggest an outcome that could be wrong.

[@nicholasritchey1949]

Wish I had known you were in town, Kamon! I was at Chris's last week getting some queens. Woulda loved to meet ya

[@markredding9565]

This was very interesting thank you for sharing

[@dgvern]

Nice video

[@brucesbees]

Man good stuff. Thanks for sharing this Kamon

[@kamonreynolds]

Thanks Bruce I was just watching your video with World traveling Tommy Nolan!

[@brucesbees]

@@kamonreynolds it was a good day. I have been nervous about using Formic Pro. And frankly am still a little nervous, but I think it might be the answer to the mite issues with the pollination bees when they return. Everything else is either ineffective with brood in the colonies or takes too long.

[@mohamedkhomsi6483]

❤

[@markmiller4047]

Awesome Kamon got any more!

[@beekeepernova]

Did those swarm cells have larvae? Noticed he didn’t mention anything about them.

[@adrianistrate9166]

Foarte frumos. Poți spune cînd se termina iarna acolo și cînd pune turta proteică,? Mulțumim

[@jimmyc451]

Does he produce honey or mostly queens and pollination?

[@kamonreynolds]

Queens, nucs and honey are his main source of income!

[@Goochieman]

Holy smokes is it just me or are his bees super friendly?

[@cliffordmontgomery2830]

I'm with you there, my gals here in Texas would be alot more "fussy"!

[@kaistumer198]

6:08 those bees look sick, stop motion movement? A little like abpv

[@wishicouldspel]

?

[@gallowaylights]

They are all waggle dancing to the same beat!

[@calvinkalmon6746]

Hay Kamon, do you know what matrix he was using with the oxalic/glycerin pad?

[@kamonreynolds]

You will find out in tomorrow's video!

[@sergepajcin1255]

no any strong hive here very bad

[@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog]

What a treat , makes me want to drive south and pick up on a crew

[@kamonreynolds]

Oh yeah you would be right at home here! You might develop a tan though and that would be strange!

[@markbooth8458]

@@kamonreynolds lol

[@MikeBarryBees]

Welcome to my old stomping grounds Kamon and thanks for taking the time to take us thru with Chris. Great video. So glad to hear him at HiveLife as well. Once again, strong hives is the SHB control. Wish folks would just hear that loud and clear…

[@kamonreynolds]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for stopping in Mike!

[@johniac7078]

Oh my gosh, what a beautiful video. The landscape is stunning. The beach is beautiful, but this is too in a different way. Good stuff man.

[@kamonreynolds]

Thank you very much!

[@Jared-Brubaker]

Loved having Chris at the conference 2024, now I’m looking up videos with him on KZbin. Also You guys did another amazing conference!

[@daverowden-RowdyBeeFarms]

This was great. I really need to go work with a big operation for a day to learn how to inspect. I get too interested in the frames, the old deer in the headlights. Thanks Chris Werner, thank you Kamon for the video like always.

[@KajunHomestead]

Great video , but I think I just noticed something for the first time , he has a added board across the top of the box that allows him to tilt the box back without having to pull it forward first, Man can't believe I'm just catching that.

[@Gamamachinery]

Love the video ❤

[@thuffman44]

Most excellent video Kamon!!!!!!!! Liked & Shared. Keep them coming! 🐝🐝🐝

[@kamonreynolds]

Thank you sir! Man I am loved Florida I need to come back!

[@LawsonsCreekApiary]

Cool video! Nice little inside look. Would love to get one of his queens, but as you said, not happening. It's 6am and now I want pizza. Thanks Kamon...

[@GEEZBEEZ]

Wow that’s a lot of queens. Nice area for queen rearing. Enjoyed the tips on the video. Really like how the strong hives are not bothered by the hive beetles. Keep them strong. Thanks! Take care.

[@G.W.H.]

Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing Kamon!!! So much knowledge!!!

[@wishicouldspel]

The comment at the end about the OA eating the galved bottom screens is to be well headed. We had a few florida 6 ways with some and noticed the same. Sounds like some good stainless screen will be in all our futures if OA stays on the mite hacking menu. Taint cheap but the longevity is way beyond that hardware cloth junk.

[@timfrantz6989]

You said in a previous video you’re maples were starting. Here in southern pa the writing is on the wall. Our spring is coming fast. About three weeks till Mother Nature hits the go button. Thanks for all your videos.

[@BrianCooper901]

He was so quick but very gentle going through his bees. That's awesome to watch. I also noticed the added piece he tips the hive onto. I guess if you do it enough you find little tricks to make it go quicker and smoother the next time. Thanks for sharing!

[@kamonreynolds]

Yessir it is the little things!

[@toddfolger5861]

Pads have been on since May? That’s good.

[@donbearden1953]

Kamon, there you go living the life of the rich and famous! lol. I hope that you enjoyed your trip! The weather is so different down there. I go to south FL a couple of times a year and when I’m there I’m constantly paying attention to what’s blooming and what bees can forage on.

[@kamonreynolds]

LOL for sure!

[@gregclapp4503]

Enjoyed your video Kamon, I was fortunate to see Chris at Hive Life, While I was in Ocala, I called Chris and ask if I could come see his operation and he said to come on down on Saturday, to see their first day of grafting. Oh My What a wonderful experience.

[@kamonreynolds]

Very cool! They are the real deal

[@markbooth8458]

From what I can tell. That bee yard is in a cow pasture. He doesn't have the bees fenced off from the cows. I would be worried that the cows would push over the hives.

[@kamonreynolds]

Same!

[@tomkingsley4398]

Kamon, Thanks for sharing your tour. We were fortunate to meet Chris and his wife at the Friday lunch at Hive Life. Truly Great People!!!

[@kamonreynolds]

My pleasure! Yes they are special folks glad you got to meet them!

[@babybeeapiaries8667]

I was laughing, I totally missed going to the beach as well to visit a commercial queen breeder in Florida! Totally worth it.

[@kamonreynolds]

We either are genius's or insane!

[@KaizenEnergyUS]

How much does a queen cost?

[@WildwoodsBeekeeping]

Great job Kamon, glad you got to speak with Chris! Good stuff

[@barkersbees]

Were those 1 gallon buckets or 2 gallon buckets?

[@kamonreynolds]

1 gallon thanks for watching!

[@TennesseeTim38451]

Great video Kamon!!! In 2022 Greg talked about his trip with Bob where he ran the camera when Bob went through Florida to different beekeepers. The whole ride over he was so excited to tell me about the people he met and the things he saw. After going to Chris’s operation Greg kept telling me about these 21+ day queens and how important it was to give the new queens that time. Constantly trying to gain more knowledge on the simple little honey bees!! Thank you for sharing and please keep up the great work!!! We are all learning from what you are sharing!!!

[@koifindotcom]

smooth voice over!!

[@kamonreynolds]

Thanks Bryan! My kids were talking about you the other day!

[@christianshannon3943]

This past week I have been experimenting with a liquid pollen patty applied to the top bars using a 250ml feeder syringe. I use Brood builder powder from Dadant . I mix in a heavy 2:1-3:1 sugar syrup into the powder making thick honey like consistency. I apply the mix directly to the top bars (4-6) top bars . The bees take to it immediately and is consumed rapidly . Gone in two days. This doesn’t allow SHB enough time to lay eggs in it . The population of those hives I am feeding it to is exploding. I think I have developed a new technique of feeding the protein to the hives .

[@AppalachianHivery]

That is a very nice looking operation!

[@Rob_Brock]

Love the video. Your style is both down to earth and common man. Keep it up.

[@KodavistaKommuneApiaries]

How are the OA pads working for Chris? NY has approved the use of pads for this upcoming season. I plan on making some for after the spring treatment to keep levels low for the summer.

[@joetripp123]

I love the way his attached handles facilitate tilting up the top box on the bottom one really easy 8:53. I'm definitely considering doing that now.

[@lindseyhomesteadfarm2653]

Kamon one of these days I am going to grow up and live my dream and be like you. Great video and great looking operation that Chris has!!

[@bikervalley7577]

Wish I knew you were down here. Would have liked to meet you. Have done some business with Pete a few times buying queen cells.

[@framcesmoore]

Ha This was good wish it was longer and showed more of the bee keeping his way. there is not much out there with Cris or Dick brickner and I jst wish there was have a blessed week

[@texasfriendlybeekeepers8210]

man!!! i am smarter by watching this video!! excellent!

[@rylanpina9798]

Is the live chat tonight or tomorrow?

[@kamonreynolds]

Hi Rylan! Tomorrow night 7pm central!

[@rylanpina9798]

@@kamonreynolds thanks

[@richardpraeger6357]

Great Video!

[@kamonreynolds]

Thanks!

[@temijinkahn511]

Is Kris doing anything about his genetics improvement?

[@dadu63]

Thanks for sharing kamon. Very good video!

[@beeawesome7140]

What does he treat all his plywood with?

[@sergepajcin1255]

Or 10k scam queens

[@shevlin2650]

Super video. Thanks Kamon! SML BEEs / SWVA