10 Things We Learned Our FIRST YEAR BEEKEEPING | Beginner Beekeeepers 

Hit the nail on the head with opinions! Everyone does thing slightly different but you have to learn what works for you. If you watch the bees and pay attention to detail they will let you know what they need. Such a rewarding hobby!

I've heard from a lot of people that everyone has their own opinion on how to raise bees. Seems like if you're getting into it you'll need to just figure out what works for you. I have wild bees that like my flower garden, so that's good enough of beekeeping for me. 🤣 Love watching you beekeepers though. The videos of them is just so amazing to me. Keep up the awesome videos!

Expensive is an understatement. Beekeeping is ridiculous to get started on but agreed on how awesome it is

“Everyone has an opinion” This is the most frustrating and truthful things out there! I like to say, there are SO MANY ways to keep bees the “right” way. And they’re all OK! ❤️❤️❤️

Fond of the Hoover Hives as well. As for complicated- Back in the 1960/70's when I first kept them, things were simple. Not true today! Between Mites, SHB's, loss of forage areas and pesticides, it can be a challenge these days. But.. it is still very satisfying to have them.

Great video. We’re waiting for our first nucs and very excited.

Can't wait to start this year. I like those hives 2. Thanks for sharing 👍

Thanks for the info so helpful

All great points that are spot on !

Thanks for the great video! Of course I went and ordered my first Hoover Hive and then the next day I saw this video with its code! I cant wait to get started when the weather warms up!

Great video! I've enjoyed watching you and Cat's bee journey together. You guys have learned quite a lot this year. And so have I, I don't think there's an end to how much you can learn about them. Thanks for mentioning us in number 8! You guys are awesome. I definitely agree with points 2 and 10. Everyone has their opinion and the world would be a better place if we all had some bees. This is solid advice, find a mentor in your area.

Y’all this is so awesome! I’m definitely very scared of bees, so glad you have calm bees I think they know if you’re scared or not it probably helps to be calm. Love your bee boxes they look great. Honey is such a great thing to have on the homestead. Great video my friends. Blessings

Enjoyed this video thank you!

Great video man love the energy

Thanks, this was very informative. Appreciate the information!!

We plan on having 🐝 someday. Thanks for the info

We will for sure check out the hoover hives! We have been doing research the last year, so maybe this spring or next spring we can add some to our farm!

Thanks for your video. Engaging. Your farm is beautiful. Everyone should have bees … if they take care of them. Cheers from Western Australia.

Nice video guys thank you!

It was a good year for honey here in KY.

I'm in connecticut myself and just ordered my 8 frame hoover hive. Good to know there's an example on here from zone 6 and your succesfull at it

I love the bee videos!!!

Not too informative....but..."cool" enough, to want to learn about bee keeping! Positive attitude, thanks guys! Keep on beeng!

Except if your allergic, everyone else... get bees ... lol !!!! this is our first year bee keeping as well they are soooooooo neat and we (my husband especially) cant get enough of them!!

Great video!! Love those waxed boxes!! All of mine are painted 😉🏴‍☠️

Thank you, great video for the beginner! I am allergic but will be giving it a go anyway, I have plenty of epi pens! My biggest concern is we live in Arizona....and we have Africanized bees here. I'm told they MOSTLY are not too awful bad as they have inter bred with our domesticated honey bees. There is a "club"/organization here that is really good about getting you started, mentoring you and teaching you how to deal with these particular bees. Wish me luck! LOL

Great video! I’ve got Hoover Hives also and they really are the best.

I like #7 the most, bees are super cool! #10 bees for everyone!!!! Why did I think that was his voice at the end, Haha!!!

Love the video, everyone should have bees, even your mother in law.

Great B roll! *takes notes* I love having people over for an inspection! Most of the time. Hahaha They ARE complicated! There is a ton of specialized information! Your list is great! ❤️❤️❤️ Bees are f****** rad!!! So much to learn. I had always been afraid of stinging critters. But once I started learning about bees my fear began to subside! Have to say, I don’t agree with #10. I don’t think they’re right for everyone. But I DO think everyone should learn about them, and love them, and stop killing bees! Haha

great video....

I set up a swarm trap with a free old used box and free frames. I bought one old brood comb frame from a local commercial bee keeper and caught a big free swarm of bees. I have two dollars invested in that whole setup with bees. Lol. If only that was all I ever spent on equipment and bees in the past. I’ve spent thousands over the years.

Pretty good synopsis. There are a few things I would have stressed differently (but then, that proves the "everyone has their own opinions").

Do you mind sharing where you purchased your bees, if you purchased them? I'm needing a very gentle bee. Thanks

Welcome to the affiliate club! I was watching your video and noticed you saying it! Good to meet a fellow member. Good video

Yes it is expensive, that's why I am learning to build my own hives n I catch wild swarms or rescue bees

Yeah, bees aren’t scary until they get scary and then they’re damn scary. I was at Usery Mountain Park at 4:30 in Mesa Arizona and I heard one be in my ear making that angry Indian noise, so I decided to go home. The next day I heard a guy from Arkansas I’ve been stung to death by bees in that park.

Is the electric fence to keep out bears?

John i hope you enjoy that honey!!!!!! Brother i am buying my from the store in a class jar!!!!!!! i have to say cool video and good advise!!!!!!!!

They say beekeeping is all about the honey, in reality it’s all about the money lol. I just found your channel, the first year is definitely a whirlwind. Great video.

I did learn that Bees are expensive. I do want to have bees one day in the future.

Hello from Western Montana, we are going to be first year bee keepers in the Bitterroot Valley near Missoula. We have started going to classes locally, and are looking to absorb any helpful information. Thank you and I will be in touch, Rick G

Wish I had bees that were this calm all my hives the bees a on Crack and I have ten for now

I’m always telling my husband not to be so afraid of bees lol

Why do you have the electric fence?

You don’t need to put swarm traps high up. I catch them waist high all the time. Remember they go in water meters, flower pots, trash cans...

Pollen has more protein than meat per weight

I want bees so bad!!! I’m planning for 2021 if the zombie apocalypse doesn’t come before then.😂😂

They ain't one in my area everyone I have talked to has bought bee every year. I don't want to have to buy bees every year so I imagine I got to learn how to do it on my own so far started off with two nukes last year. I have four full size and 14 nooks that is what I made this year I just wish I had somebody that could talk to me and teach me the right way

idk why every one goes flat roof for? All there good for is? birds to bath in puddles, and your hive gets bird mites ! i went to slop roofs NEVER had bird mites again

where are the bees?

Why do you need a electric fence. Trying to keep the bees in lol????

Say what, bees are the bees knees! Bees are cool, get a hive

$1000 is cheap I spent over $7000 on my enclosure and hives and bees 🐝 lol your lucky

Bee keeping carrier 🤔

$1000 is not expensive

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