ROOKIE BEEKEEPER MISTAKES Advice After 12 Years of Beekeeping

Published 2023-09-23
Since I started keeping bees 13 years ago, I've learned a thing or two about what it means to be a beekeeper and what NOT to do. Oh, the mistakes I've made! In this video, I talk about all these mistakes/lessons I've learned over the years as a hobby beekeeper as well as working for a commercial apiary with thousands of hives.

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⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Hive styles
01:04 - Queenspotting
03:15 - What NOT to do to a queen cell
03:41 - The importance of bee space
06:29 - The inevitable parts of beekeeping
07:45 - Shallow frames can go where???
08:25 - Equipment tricks to save money & what not to buy
09:49 - The most important role of the beekeeper might surprise you
15:18 - What not to do when a queen is going to be mating
16:23 - The worst kind of beekeeper is the ...
17:32 - One of the top ways you can help your bees that is rarely mentioned
22:16 - Why beekeeping is so challenging sometimes
23:52 - How much honey you'll harvest your first year beekeeping
24:30 - VERY IMPORTANT!! Don't do this when you get your package of bees.

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All Comments (21)
  • This is one of the best basic videos I have ever seen. Really appreciate your candidness. More future Beeks need to hear this!
  • @davexander4142
    Wait a minute im confused... youre giving actual directions, where every other video is..."You wanna check for this or do that.." REALLY? HOW?? So thank you for giving steps and instructions and not just broad generalities... Im def saving this video.
  • @ironxxvi
    Dont use 9 frames in a 10 frame box is something I had to work out for myself, lots of cross comb, wish I knew this earlier as well.
  • Bee space. I've always been told 9 frames in a 10 frame box and I've had exactly the problem you talked about. Thank you for mentioning that.
  • I think Langstroth hives are fine for many people. If you would like to try another hive style, start with that. You can always switch to Langstroth later. Starting with your preferred hive saves years of experience. Learn about the bees first. It doesn't matter what box they are in.
  • @beguileme8201
    A great video. Thanks for being so clear and concise.
  • First Class. You do a great job of explaining that bees are not for idiots or for those that expect results with no effort. Yet point out you can 'over love them'. Most people do not understand their roll with or for the hive and as such get disappointed. You explain the persons roll very well.
  • @credit2020
    I love your heart. Your caring is so obvious. Thank you, for all your help. Press On!!!
  • @dwren4554
    Right on topic and straight to the point 
 my favorite kind of video
good job.
  • @gene-sloca
    Thanks for sharing your information always appreciate it.
  • @adkfoothills1973
    Good information and I really like your videos. Thank You. 😊
  • Thanks for all your efforts! During the swarm season, checking hives once a week is crucial, to manage the swarms so you dont lose half of your hives each year
  • @offgrid808
    Great video. Some really helpful tips in there
  • @JenzBenz207
    Another excellent video discussion. Thank you!!