Very well done mate. Keeping it simple is always the best route and you have totally achieved that. Now anyone with only one brain cell can do this. Thanks so much for this. Subbed and liked 😉
This is the simplest and clearest instructions i have seen on making sidebars, and simple set up too. Thanks this is really helpful 👍👋 from central Otago southern New Zealand 👋
Its easier to use an electric plane and set it at 3mm once on each side and jobs done and then use a sled to set up and slice up the side bars , a total of 3 operations
syrup tray ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qbM0gPYy2WE.html can use a plastic box or jar ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eQFPP9TbXTs.html best regards :)
I stumbled onto your channel and I must say your videos are informative and well explained. I plan to pursue bee keeping and am drowning myself with information to make it a pleasurable experience. This isn't a judgment, criticism or negative in any way but purely an observation. The beginning mistakes are equally beneficial to our learning as your successes. You can make a what not to do video and use dem as teaching tools. I also seek inexpensive approaches to projects and you mentioned the price of wood. Caribbean weather conditions present an opportunity for falling trees. A tree cutting service or partnering with one could be beneficially. Lastly, are there any old or abandoned wood mills there? Wood mills use planing saws. They can be expensive but if you could find an older or out of service one, it could enable you to grow at no cost. All Thanks and Praises to the Most High..
Thanks for the suggestions I will definitely keep that in mind when i resume making videos. I had to take a break from it as i work alone and expanding doesn't allow me much time for other things.
@@redzwashere I see the passion because I've been there at the ground floor trying to fulfill a dream and limited resources. I got to give it to you though, you are much more resourceful than I every was. I don't know if you realize how creative and expansive your mind is. Bee keeping in general has a high cost of entry and the instruction you have given in the videos makes it a financial reality to me. Keep on pressing thru because you are on a Mighty Mission. Don't give up, the perseverance and struggle is what's going to make you Worty of God's Blessings he has planned for you and your family. Right about now you are realizing a stranger you don't know gave you the answer you've been looking for. Respect!!!
@@redzwashere one more thing, I'm not alluding to a paid channel but most people get paid to teach. I would encourage you to give classes on hive management, tools and building. You could host on your off day (I know there is no such thing) a $20 workshop on hive management. You could have a $20 hive building workshop. You could host a $100 combo where they do both and go home with the hive they build, super and bees. Then offer follow up consultant services because the new keeper will face challenges. The gentleman asking about tools is likely you first customer.
Hi. We do have problems with mites and beetles actually. More so on the beetles side. Treatment for me is with oxcilic acid, but the bees seems to do a good job managing the mites. My stock of bees started out as cut out from the wild.
Have u done any more research? Too many options. I’m not trying to buy the cheapest one, but I think I might get the vevor 3/6 frame electric extractor, I don’t think I will mind flipping the frames, for 10-15 fives I think it will just fine and I don’t have to do it all at once. I can always sell it back and pretty much get my money back. It’s only $215 for 3/6, the 4 frame is $340 I’m not sure if it’s going to make much difference to buy the 4 frame. One guy on Facebook got the 2/4 frame used it once and reselling it of $10 cheaper then a new one
Hi, for the most part this was purchased with the intention of growing. I'm currently at 30-40 hives and you will find that it becomes too time consuming the more hives you have. If you're only keeping a few hives the manual one is more suitable.
Hi Dj chavis, I would say that the most important thing is to educate yourself first before even getting anything bee related. For us in Jamaica that would be with RADA the government arm that teaches beekeeping. Do some training with them and only after then you can start with a minimum of 2 boxes of bees along with your basic equipments (hive tool, vail and smoker). Hope this was helpful
I got 6 hive their all doing good two have are really strong I was told to feed them sugar water from the company I brought them from I notice in all hive have comb that is full capped only thing is I'm kinda confused because I don't know if it's sugar water the bee's stored into the comb or if it's honey the color of the liquid is golden brown please help me out because I'm confuse thank you in advance for your respond and advice brother
Hi gm. If you were told to feed the bees chances are they were being feed prior. People don't tend to sell bees during or prior to a honey flow. We are currently in a dearth period so i would encourage you to continue to feed your bees until the next honey season.
I already though I liked your design and I think yours worked better to be honest. Might have to reg me up something similar. Ty for sharing your time, Blessed Days...
I'm so happy that it works. To make the other type from mannlake is way more expensive to build due to the high cost of plywood in Jamaica. The other type i can make from scraps after making my boxes.
@@redzwashere cost are getting pretty high here in US too. Part of what I like about your design real low cost. thank for your time and I really enjoy your videos.
Yes i did actually, just one of my boxes. Our weather was really bad this year so a poor yield. But in other news i have that bottle of honey i promised you lol
I would take it if I could, but Jamaica does not allow the importation of honey or beehives products such as wax or pollen. Has the honey season started for you as yet?
New beekeeper in the NW USA. I love seeing how keepers around the world interact with these marvelous little wonders. Ty for sharing your time, Blessed Days...
Thanks a lot. I have been watching you videos for some time now. Tell me something why is it that your valuation of JFP at 2.17 differs from the brokers at 70 cents?
You inspired me to become a beekeeper this year I'm starting with six hives I have confidence in myself that I will perform well on this new journey I've been watching your vids and other Caribbean Islands and beekeepers vids all over the world I also brought some book's to read and did research on the different type of flower plants and tree's to plant that provide nectar and pollen and I'm aware of the different type of pest and disease I have a book that show what problems can happen in the hive and it shows how to prevent and treat the problem I know once my whole body is not covered with bee's I'm doing it right lol
I'm glad that the videos was an inspiration for you to start your beekeeping journey. I'm sure with hard work and dedication you will become successful. I look forward to hear from you as you go along
@@redzwashere it will just keep the mites off them they will do well .. winter here right now I'll drop apivar next month that will take care of the mites thru July. Won't even see a mite till August .. makes huge difference in production healthy bees . Sick bees die young cost us honey and brood . You have way to much passion to fail won't happen it will take act of God if does fail.or theft .. I'd get some trail cameras hung keep eye on your bees. My trail cameras send picture right to my cellphone . Or even video . But them old trail cameras better than nothing. You need some I can send you a couple help you out. Made for hunting might not even sell them in Jamaica
That's an excellent idea, i would definitely appreciate it. This year i plan on doing better mite control by buying a fogger to do more effective treatment. I completely agree with you that healthy bees are more productive.