Thank you, Sir! I was wondering if I could put starter strips in with foundation. This helps me alot. I"m new and still learning.
@steverochon16203 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen several of your videos and I always learn something. Great work!
@FloryJohann6 жыл бұрын
This season I let my bees draw there own foundation/ wax combs from strips and they done good with it. I also checker boarded. They where drawing a deep in about 2 to 3 days in the spring, but it slowed down in the summer and eventually stopped. I used some old drawn frames and I cut the old wax out of the frames , but I left about 1/2 to 3/4 inch of the old wax combs as a starter strip on top portion of the frame and here again the bees where drawing those before they would touch anything else. It takes my bees forever to draw out the bought full wax foundation sheets, Seems like they don't like them and it looks like that they are trying to clean them forever before they start building on them. Thank you for the quality video and the information it carries.
@scottreese5492 Жыл бұрын
Fishing line is a must for deeps, and also I had to melt wax in to help hold it. I had 20 pre-built awaiting and half of them fell out. Best way to get them to build it is drop them between open brood, they built 4 in 4 days for me:)
@jimblack16306 жыл бұрын
Great tip about alternating foundation and starter strips. Love your vids.
@FloryJohann6 жыл бұрын
Thank for taking the time to make those videos. It is very educational. Again. thank you
@mahhdisolaiman49883 жыл бұрын
thanks for your best efforts
@willowknollhomestead2066 жыл бұрын
Great info. I may try one this year!
@jayanddenissejones66485 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent video. You did an excellent job and its much appreciated
@dennisbrown6506 жыл бұрын
Again thanks a million, I watch and implement you are great
@deboracroft12925 жыл бұрын
Rob you always do Great videos just wish you had time to do some more I've learned a lot 🐝🐝🐝🐝
@robingillam515 жыл бұрын
Haha.....That makes 2 of us Debora!
@pjmazzoleni88816 жыл бұрын
really good, thank you, very helpful
@bluzervic6 жыл бұрын
Nice video, keep them coming
@kathyhathaway88232 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Thanks, Thanks
@framcesmoore6 жыл бұрын
this was good u do a good job teaching about bees and bee keeping do u do this with brood boxes and honey suppers as well. I am getting my honey suppers ready now and I am checker boarding as well with 1 drawn comb and 1 wire foundation new , some comb foundation as well. thanks for this video thank u and have a wonderful day
@WellerBeeSupply6 жыл бұрын
Frances Moore , I like for first timers to work with honey supers first.
@aaronsanxiety35715 жыл бұрын
Great video! Awesome beard!
@rodkirt92735 жыл бұрын
Nice video. What do you think about melting bee wax and “ painting “ the starter strips to the frame using a clean brush?
@robingillam515 жыл бұрын
I have never used this method so I am unable to respond.
@kameronwomble12542 жыл бұрын
What would you say is the easiest way to cut foundation for starter strips ? Do you think it would it be possible to use popsicle sticks as the "wedge" with the foundation starter strips in the groove? Thanks Kameron
@WellerBeeSupply2 жыл бұрын
If you use non wired foundation, I have used just a utility knife following a straight edge. I have also just used popsicle sticks rubbing the edge with bees wax.
@eitanarifriedman81002 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video, so I am not sure if you will respond. I checkerboarded some foundationless frames in between drawn comb, as you suggested. I used just a wood starter strip, and the bees drew a ton of drone comb. I’m not sure if that is your experience. I mentioned this on a beekeeping Facebook group and was basically chastised for mixing foundation and foundationless.
@WellerBeeSupply2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eitan, I have seen bees draw brood comb late in the season when they will be kicking drones out shortly. It seems at first that they forgot how to draw comb. I have read that it takes about seven cycles for the bees to get on track. Some quicker than others. I've seen some goofy looking comb. I don't see a problem with mixing drawn comb with starter strips as long as it came from a healthy hive. I have kept bees for 40+ years now and will be the first to admit I don't know everything but I have been successful and failed more than many have even tried. So don't be afraid to try. That's how we learn.
@danielprice5116 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried to just turn the wedge up on edge and use it for a starter strip that way you don't have to have popsicle sticks
@barbwellman66865 жыл бұрын
I've noticed that on natural drawn comb that bees give themselves holes and bottom openings to travel through the frames. Was wondering if we should be drilling access holes in the plastic foundation?
@robingillam515 жыл бұрын
I know some that do. I have never drilled mine but that don't mean you can't.
@danielgriff26593 жыл бұрын
older plastic foundations they used to make included dime size pop-out holes
@mickeymallette26634 жыл бұрын
Can you make a starter strip out of Acorn frames that you could wax each time you use them?
@scottreese5492 Жыл бұрын
Also don't stagger them in honey supers,(best in brood box).....they will build too wide and carry it inside the next one