Beginner beehive kits. What's out there and how do they compare?

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This video proved a bit more difficult than I thought it would be when I first conceived of the idea. Because of the material I wanted to review concerning the different hives, it made for a rather lengthy video, and for that, I do apologize. However, to be fair to all the manufactures, they each deserved the attention given to them and the time I spent with each of their products. Because I could not talk about every facet of each kit, I leave that up to each and every one of you to investigate, and for that purpose, I will leave the web sites for you to do the follow up investigation and inquire. The list below is the link to each one of the manufacturer's where you will find all the information concerning each product and lots more options as well.
Vevor Bee Hives
www.vevor.com/bee-hive-c_10974
Also, in appreciation for the product review, Vevor created a code for all who watched the video and read the description, it's 12% off the regular price. Below is the link to the specific beginners kit and the code for it:
www.amazon.com/dp/B071K1Y5CZ
The 12% off code: 12HIVEBEE
Galena Farms
galenafarms.com/collections/h...
galenafarms.com/collections/b...
Premier Bee Supply
www.premierbeeproducts.com/sh...
Again, I thank each of the manufacturer's for sending a sample of their product for me to review for them, it made this video possible. Merry Christmas to all! God's peace. Mr. Ed

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@snarky_user Год назад

Do they make anything in the shape of a gas tank?

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

To my knowledge no, but there are several ones out there shaped like a Rooster. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@snarky_user Год назад

@@JeffHorchoff They're making hives out of empty beer kegs now?

@lewiemcneely9143 Год назад

@@JeffHorchoff Observation hive!

@michaelcripwell1724 Год назад

Lol

@hankfarley2514 Год назад

This is something that feels like a long time coming. Someone as masterful at his craft showing some of the things to get into the care of bees. Going over all of the things someone like yourself would get their hands on to get started would be worth its weight in gold.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Wow, thanks for your kind words, and I look forward to hearing what you have to say after viewing as well. God's peace Hank. Mr. Ed

@merlaplagens9874 Год назад

Yes I would classify Mr. Ed as an expert Beeologist.

@Peeem Год назад

Merry Christmas as of today!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you, and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@bladeflapUH60 Год назад

I'm now using Apimaye Insulated beehives with a R 6.93 insulation value. Temperature out side last night in Tacoma Washington was 25 and inside the hive was a pleasant 82 degrees and 52% humidity. I have BroodMinder scale and temperature/humidity sensors installed and can read it right off my cell phone 24 hours a day. After switching from wood to plastic everything, I haven't had any more problems with wax moths. Jeff, I give you the credit for the all plastic triple coated frames. After watching one of your RU-vid videos I thought I would give it a try. Wouldn't you know it, the bees immediately jumped right on those frames and started drawing them out.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

It's to bad I did not include the Apimaye HIve in the video, they are an excellent choice for so many reasons, and I'm happy you are reaping the benefits of using them. However, for most beekeepers, cost is always a point of consideration, and they are on the more expensive side, but well worth the extra expense....especially in colder areas. Thanks so much for reminding me about them and taking the time to watch the video. Until the next time, God's peace. Mr. Ed

@lordtachanka903 2 месяца назад

“There’s a big reason why we prefer one joint over another” woodworkers and stoners have something in common I guess 😂😂 jokes aside though I’ve always been a fan of the dovetail too, but I prefer a slightly more acute/ aggressive angle on them, I agree with you completely about the end grain though. Regardless great video, you have an amazing way of explaining things and I hope to see more from you in the future :)

@JeffHorchoff 2 месяца назад

I have been a woodworker since I was 12 years old, my father was a cabinet maker and I was in his shop helping whenever I could. Now, 55 years later I'm still a woodworker at heart even though I do a lot more beekeeping. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@jimhughes6794 Год назад

Merry Christmas Mr. Ed

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well Jim. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@marybarratt2649 Год назад

I love switching on and straight away I laugh when you say Good Morning Mr Ed here. So thank you for that. You lift the spirits. Always love your videos. Im just hooked. Have a lovely Christmas.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

You are very welcome Mary, and thank you for your kind words and for watching. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@merlaplagens9874 Год назад

So am I. Matt

@andrewwirz7579 Год назад

Great video. I just got a Hoover hive and I love it!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I think you chose wisely. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Andrew. Mr. Ed

@SteveandSusiesHomestead Год назад

Love that lumber cart. I have one a little older.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

We have 5 of them here at the shop, and we use them all the time. Awesome cart! Thanks for watching. God's peace Steve. Mr. Ed

@628DirtRooster Год назад

Great demonstration of the different wooden ware build types. I like the Premier equipment. It does appear superior.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

You better not show your bees this video, you may have a revolt on your hands when they see a bee box is suppose to be solid on all sides, including the top and bottom of the hive. They are so accustomed to having full ventilation due to rot and open joints, they may just pack up and leave. However, I will give you this, you do have some really tough bees. Merry Christmas to the entire Rooster Clan. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@judywood4530 Год назад

Excellent explanations. Thank you.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

You are very welcome, I do hope it shed a bit of light on variations of bee boxes. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Judy. Mr. Ed

@howardwestercamp2799 Год назад

First to like and video isn't even out yet. Merry Christmas!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thanks Howard and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@lindafox4065 Год назад

Thanks for this info, Mr. Ed I needed this. Have a blessed holiday.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

You are very welcome. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Merry Christmas! God's peace. Mr. Ed

@WA98387 Год назад

Great video, I appreciate the thorough breakdown information.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I'm happy to help any and all beekeepers by providing pertinent info, glad to hear you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@MrHDE-ex6xl Год назад

Merry Christmas 🎄, Mr. Ed.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you so much, and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! God's peace. Mr. Ed

@johnvisco3931 Год назад

Nicely presented, Mr. Ed. Merry Christmas to you, family, and friends.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you John, and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@PremierBeeProducts Год назад

Thanks for the review, Mr. Ed! Merry Christmas to you and everyone watching.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thanks Matt, I hope I represented Premier well enough. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@WildwoodsBeekeeping Год назад

This will bee a great video! Great job mr Ed! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Let me know if the info presented is of use for you. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@ThatBeeMan Год назад

Thanks for the review. A respectful comment on joinery. There is a total of 9 5/8" of endgrain on each of the dovetail and boxjointed joinery. The amont of less endgrain on the tapered dovetail pin is quite inconsequential. There have been tests done that actually show that box joints are indeed stronger than dovetails, assuming glue is used. A prewaxed box like the Hoover is impossible to glue.

@MinnesotaBeekeeper Год назад

Thank you for taking the time to post this. I'd love to see your take on hive finishes. God Bless and Merry Christmas to you and yours sir.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I will more than likely delve into that subject later on as it is a very interesting and important topic. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well Mike. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@mgmbamaguy Год назад

Thanks for this Video. It's exactly what an aspiring beekeeper needs to see.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

You are very welcome, and thank you for taking the time to watch it. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@snoozieq4584 Год назад

Have you ever considered manufacturing and producing your own line of beekeeping boxes? Taking the best ideas and concepts from all of the starter kits and combine them into something you can manufacture and sell for the Abbey? You could even include and option with plexiglass panels for those who want to watch how industrious those little girls are. Just an idea. I know y'all are busy right now. Just wanted to plant the seed of an idea. Thank you for a lovely in depth video on types of constructions and choices. God be with you.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

With all the irons I have in the fire already, I have no desire to add more. If I was a bit younger it may have been a possibility, but I am very happy with my lot in life as it stands. Thank you for your blessings and for taking the time to watch. Until the next one, God's peace Susan. Mr. Ed

@snoozieq4584 Год назад

@@JeffHorchoff I can appreciate that. Stay Blessed

@robyngrubb8413 3 месяца назад

Marvelous clip. so much information. Thank you.

@JeffHorchoff 3 месяца назад

Delighted to hear you found the info useful, thank you so much for taking the time to watch the video. Also, I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Robyn. Mr. Ed

@MERRLINN Год назад

Got my package today. Thanks for the honey, it's so good!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

It's the least I could do for your kindness to me. God's peace Larry. Mr. Ed

@redfish440 Год назад

Merry Christmas Mr.Ed !

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@timpothecary4245 Год назад

Great comparison video! Merry Christmas Mr Ed

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed watching, and thanks for doing that as well. Merry Christmas to you and yours also. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@Billy2011C Год назад

Merry Christmas Mr Ed and family!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you so much Boxing Billy, and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@rickmoore52 Год назад

This is a very helpful video. Thank you for the information and demonstration.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Happy it has helped you. I'm making another one for next Fridays post, you may want to check that one out. The link below is for another review I did on the Apimaye Hives. Thanks for watching. God's peace Rick. Mr. Ed ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z3SfFO_p7V4.html

@neuralwarp Год назад

Merry Christmas!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you, and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@williamhanna5224 Год назад

Awesome video Great work !

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you William, and if you liked this one, check out next Friday's post about the Apimaye bee hive review. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 500 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video almost every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@itsnobodyg Год назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge mr ed you are a great guy and caring keep on wrangling bees GOD bless and have a great Christmas those bees

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you so much for your blessings and for watching, it is greatly appreciated. Also, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@dlyall26 Год назад

Once again, great video. I really liked the Amish bee boxes

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

So glad to hear you enjoyed the video, thanks for taking the time to watch and leave your comment. Merry Christmas, and God's peace. Mr. Ed

@morlynhen111399 Год назад

Great video on this subject. I’m liking the hover product. Merry Christmas my Bee Brother.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@garyfrederick9107 Год назад

That was awesome thankyou for everything Merry Christmas to you, the Abbey, and your lovely wife Mona..looking forward to more videos and info on Bees.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I am so happy to hear you found the video and information useful. Thank you so much for your well wishes and for taking the time to watch. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas as well. Remember, I post a new video almost every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Gary. Mr. Ed

@taylorboysoutdoors Год назад

Good job Mr Ed. Nice presentation, I'm sure it will help alot of folks out. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Merry Christmas and a joyous and blessed New Year to you as well. And thanks for the shout out when I was at Hive Life. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@myowndayone8722 Год назад

Great timing to release this video.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I am so happy it may have helped you, thanks so much for taking the time to watch. Also, I hope you will check out more of my over 500 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video almost every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@cheneysherry50 Год назад

Merry Christmas to you and Mona and good time Charlie. God bless yall.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you for your blessings and for watching Sherry. Also, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@jenholmes8650 Год назад

Very helpful, thank you for making this video!! 🙏

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Glad to hear it was of help. I also posted 2 other ones on bee hive kits, the links are below. Thanks for watching. God's peace Jen. Mr. Ed ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-clUNGgjLGPo.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z3SfFO_p7V4.html

@saschathinius7082 Год назад

Thank you for presenting the options, especially with your woodworkers' point of view...

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

My pleasure, and thank you for taking the time to watch. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@billmeyer4773 Год назад

Wow this is how it comes .Never new

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

That's the reason I wanted to show it. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@abcabc39 Год назад

Thanks Mr Ed, God bless!!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

You are very welcome, and thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@JJDigitalartStudio Год назад

God bless you this season and the whole year round. Keep on bee keeping and have a perfect blessed Christmas with your wife. God bless you both. Bee Happy Bee Good Bee the glory of God.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you so very much for your blessings and kind words, they are greatly appreciated. Also, a very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@josephrawls Год назад

Great video. Merry Christmas!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Merry Christmas to you and all yours as well Joey, God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@jenniferquezada6132 Год назад

This is such a great video, thank you! We bought 5 acres and the house came with a hive in the chimney! I still am not sure which to buy to transition the bees. We want to keep this blessing! God Bless!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

A house AND bees, lucky you! I guess you have no choice other than to become beekeepers now, and I always say, the world needs as many beekeepers as it can get. Thanks you so much for your blessings and for taking the time to watch the video, delighted to hear you enjoyed it. I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Jennifer. Mr. Ed

@GEEZBEEZ Год назад

Like the PURA boxes and premier frames. Top quality. Really enjoyed the comparisons. Very detailed video with great insights and information. Thanks. God bless and safe travels.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

You and me both Gary. See you in a week or so. You guys have a safe trip as well. Looks like we will have a bit of rain on the road, but that's way better than the ice and snow from last year. Thank you for your blessings and for watching. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@royanderson7021 Год назад

My wife started watching JP the Beeman about 3 yrs ago, and that led us to you. We decided to go with the Layens horizontal hives and natural beekerping. This summer we had 10 hives. We LOVE watching you and the crew wrangle some bees, and y'all always make our days better. Merry Christmas to you all and many blessings in the new year.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I am a big fan of horizontal hives, and I will be making a video on them in the near future. Thank you for your blessings and for watching my bee wrangling adventures. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones as well. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@shepherdsrun Год назад

@@JeffHorchoff Looking forward to that as I just found out about the horizontal hives from watching that removal video of the colony under the trailer. Would love to switch over. Will you talk about how to do that as well?

@shawnboutersebouterseurban387 Год назад

Very nice presentation. Been beekeeping for 10 years. Appreciate the detail. Look forward to meeting you at Hive Life

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thanks Shawn, and I look forward to seeing you at Hive Live....just a few weeks away. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@bethnwalt Год назад

Thanks Mr. Ed! I just ordered my first hive and this was a great video to make sure I was looking at all the right things when I made my decision! Merry Christmas to you and the rest of the gang! I hope to make a trip to the Abbey one day to meet you.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Happy to hear you could use the video's info in confirming your purchase, thank you so much for taking the time to watch it. Also, I too hope you will make the trip to the abbey and visit with me, that would bee great. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well, God's peace. Mr. Ed

@user-pi8us8dp3b 18 дней назад

Wanted to let you know that this video helped me a great deal when it came to deciding where to spend my hobby money. I found that with many hours of looking at on line stores there is a huge price range and quality of build available and they are not connected in any way. Start with shipping. Find someone close to home (16 hours round trip) and drive to them and make a deal if at all possible.. There are no deals over the computer. Think ahead a year at least... I almost bought too many boxes and not enough frames... 40-50 frames to build out a strong hive plus honey frames adds up real quick.

@KajunHomestead Год назад

Great video Mr. Ed , lots of good info for new beekeepers , there's so much out there it can be very confusing for the new beekeepers.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I'm happy to help any and all beekeepers by providing pertinent info, glad to hear you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. God's peace Bradley. Mr. Ed

@J_Westbrook Год назад

Make sure to say my little prayer for all the honey bees across the nation. This cold air is rough.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I've already done that, God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@isabelleblanchet3694 Год назад

Up here in the great white north, you have to close, insulate the hives with styrofoam and reflecting blankets to hopefully have half the bees survive the cold of winter.

@davidlewis4179 Год назад

Might just bee why my hives made out of 2×12s do better here 20 miles east of Syracuse NY. Go long Langstroth!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

@@isabelleblanchet3694 I hope to be making a video on those hives very soon, they really are great for colder areas. God's peace Isabelle. Mr. Ed

@zimrasawyer1881 Год назад

Vino farms bee barns....check his channel out.

@vlunceford Год назад

I just bought 2 kits from Amazon simply because all my equipment is pretty old and looking tatty. Anyhow, I got 2 kits labeled “Bee Castle” for $229.95 each but I had quite a few Amazon points and there was also a coupon for some money off. The set is very similar to the Vevor kit - 2 deeps and 2 mediums with frames, foundation (plastic, waxed), queen excluder, entrance reducer, screened bottom board, top board, telescoping cover. They’re beautiful waxed pine boxes. I’m pretty pleased. I don’t run 2 deeps so essentially I can set up 4 colonies if I add top/bottom pieces for 2 of them from my stockpile.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

WOW! You did really great! Congratulations! Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@scrotiemcboogerballs1981 Год назад

Thanks for sharing praying everyone has a merry Christmas and praying everyone stays safe and warm during this very cold weather we are having-6 with wind chill of-30 here in Indiana this morning

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well, stay warm. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@kenjordan5164 Год назад

Jeff - very informative video. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year!!! God Bless.....

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you for your blessings, kind words, and taking the time to watch the video even though it was quite long. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours as well. God's peace Ken. Mr. Ed

@saltycreole2673 Год назад

Right on time. I need this video. Starting a beehive in the spring 2023. God is good!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Amen to that! Best wishes for your success's keeping bees, you are going to love the journey. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@cypher8855 Год назад

Merry Christmas Mr Ed and to all who work with you and support you. Thanks for a long good video. Informative and gives guys like me who have never seen a bee hive new ideas to make our wives mad. Lol Merry Christmas buddy

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Glad to bee there for you, and my apologies for the trouble that is to come....or not. Merry Christmas to you and yours. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@cypher8855 Год назад

@@JeffHorchoff thanks big man. Nothing I can't handle. Just gives me ideas for spring time is all.

@QQ-uf2zg Год назад

Merry Christmas 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you, and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@lambbrookfarm4528 Год назад

Good morning Jeff, mug up at the Abbey. Raining here in central New Hampshire. Cooking breakfast and drinking coffee. Thanks for sharing Merry Christmas to all

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Merry Christmas to you and yours as well, enjoy the breakfast and stay warm. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@heavymechanic2 Год назад

Mr. Ed, I been using Premier double wax foundation from Hillco and their other woodware, nothing but a positive experience with their products. I was looking at the Vevor hive boxes and it seems like a great value except for the top cover is known to come apart like you see on the inner cover (loads of Amazon reviews with similar complaints). This was a really great example of quality materials and workmanship from someone who knows beehive equipment and wood craft.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

You can't go wrong with Premier made products, I use them as well. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@dlyall26 Год назад

I apologize if I wasn't supposed to post that about Saint Joseph Abbey where it had started I just thought it was pretty cool to see the connection. But once again I can't wait for the live . God bless and Merry Christmas

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

That's fine, no harm done. Besides, I'm always talking about the abbey. Looking forward to hearing what you think about the video. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@tammybrazeau1213 Год назад

Thanks Jeff Mr Ed. Boy I learned a lot from this video. You sir should be a teacher. My husband actually paid attention and hopefully will finally want to get bees soon. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and New Year from snowy Ottawa Ontario area.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

You are very welcome, and thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to watch the video. I truly hope the video will convince your husband to proceed with becoming a beekeeper himself, and the two of you join the beekeeping community. After all, the world needs as many beekeepers as it can get. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours as well. God's peace, Mr. Ed

@jim2387 Год назад

Jeff, love your videos. This is an outstanding video for people thinking about getting into beekeeping. I am sure it will become the "go to" reference video on RU-vid. Thanks for always being helpful and educational, you have the heart of a teacher.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you so very much for the kind words spoken about me and for taking the time to watch the video, it is all greatly appreciated. God's peace Jim. Mr. Ed

@houstonsheltonbees814 Год назад

Excellent comparison video Jeff 👍 not only on just the joinery, but the frames, and the components and pricing. Right down to the shipping. Really nice job. Thanks brother, Merry Christmas. Good health and God bless

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you so much for your blessings, kind words, and for taking the time to watch a very long video, it is all greatly appreciated. Also, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace Houston. Mr. Ed

@stewwilliams1537 Год назад

Happy Christmas to you and yours from Prince George BC Canada

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you very much and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace Stew. Mr. Ed

@thomasbacon Год назад

Bummer I wish I knew this was coming out earlier I would have loved to send you a kit!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Not to worry, I will be doing more later. Get in touch with me and we can talk about it. oscelata@gmail.com God's peace Thomas. Mr. Ed

@floydlivingston6762 Год назад

Good vid merry Christmas 🎁

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you very much, and thanks for taking the time to watch it. Also, I hope you will check out more of my over 500 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. And just in case you did not know, I post a new video almost every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace Floyd. Mr. Ed

@donbearden1953 Год назад

Mr Ed, great video especially the way that you pointed out the difference in the joint types. Also, the foundation with and without wax! No wax on foundation could cause lots of problems for a beginner, I would think the bees would build lots of wonky and bridge comb in it if they even stayed and what a mess that could be! Merry Christmas and I’m looking forward to seeing you in person at HL.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thanks Don, I'm looking forward to meeting you as well. See you in a few weeks. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@mohawksniper79 Год назад

Great video keep them coming. Should put them to a side by side test and do weekly or twice a week updates on each one to see how the bees are doing👍🏼🤠

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Some of the hives I will be doing that with, I just got a swarm installed into the Apimaye hive yesterday, and the Hoover hive is next. Stay tuned for updates. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@juliemccaston3478 8 месяцев назад

I'm up late morning watching I'm so interested in this since I found a lost swarm last year that were killed by an unknown source.

@JeffHorchoff 8 месяцев назад

I do appreciate you taking your time to watch the videos, thank you for that. It's apparent to me, you are destined to become a beekeeper one day, and I always say the world needs as many beekeepers as it can get. Thanks for watching. God's peace Julie. Mr. Ed

@kerryevans7283 Год назад

Merry Christmas from North cyprus

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours as well. You are a LONG way from me here in Southeast Louisiana. God's peace Kerry. Mr. Ed

@lanceharsh7025 Год назад

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Very insightful 👏 👌 👍 I found out the hard way that for beginning bee keepers who are trying to save a little sometimes its better to spend a bit more for a well crafted box. Yeah I cheaped out on the 1st I bought and had to replace it 2 years later and needed to expand.....bought a better built one the second go around. Great vid

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you very much for your kind words, advice for beginning beekeepers, and for taking the time to watch the video, it is all greatly appreciated. Also, I hope you will check out more of my over 500 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video almost every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Lance. Mr. Ed

@susanwehe8270 Год назад

Nice talk, see you at Hive Life!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you, and make sure you introduce yourself to me. See you there. Merry Christmas Susan to you and yours. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@susanwehe8270 Год назад

@@JeffHorchoff will do, your advice since it comes from a Southern beekeeper is much more relatable than other experts further North (although Kamon is a favorite). If you’re driving, wave as you pass through Laurel, Mississippi!

@mab0852 Год назад

Perfect timing. I'm just about to buy 2 hives, but I was looking at the Ozark Cedar hives since I want sturdy hives that will look nice in my neighborhood.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I do love cedar wood for hive bodies, but it is still best to give it a protective covering or paint or wax, they will last longer. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@mab0852 Год назад

@JeffHorchoff for sure they are getting coated either with EcoWood or the deck oil they recommend.

@zimrasawyer1881 Год назад

Have you seen Vino Farms bee barns? New England winters inspired him, they are changing the way the bees produce and grow their hives. The insulation keeps the temps even so all the bees have time to harvest and nurture.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Yes I have, in fact, I sub to his channel. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@marielg9143 Год назад

Love the dove tail

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I do as well. Thanks for watching, and Merry Christmas. God's peace Mariel. Mr. Ed

@claudemirhonorio6354 Год назад

Hello Mr Ed, muito boa tarde, que acabamento dessas caixas em,muito boas mesmo,parabéns pelo vídeo, que DEUS abençoe seu trabalho. 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

@unclegreybeard3969 9 месяцев назад

@ 25:50, just as you said 'Well built' we could see that the Vevor inner cover shown is not particularly well built. Very impressed with the Pura boxes, hopefully they will also turn out beginners stacks.

@JeffHorchoff 9 месяцев назад

I'm hoping that Premier will put out beginner's kits as well,I know they will bee well received as their products are extremely good. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my bee wrangling/ bee rescues adventures and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@FlakeyPM Год назад

Usually the Videos marked 'notify me' I miss because they are not under subscriptions/today. 😮‍💨

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Make sure you click the bell symbol and you will bee notified when this one is scheduled to release. Hope to hear from you then. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@RedMoonsEcho Год назад

On the hoover boxes I had to trim some wax off the joints to get em to fit. Extra work but it came out great

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I had the exact same issue, but a little trimming and they went together just fine. Thanks for watching. God's peace Ashley. Mr. Ed

@russellkoopman3004 Год назад

I believe Vevor is Chinese made. I bought several as a first year beekeeper. The bottom board is plywood and will struggle to make it a year before being worthless. The boxes are good though. I think Pura is going to make quite an impression on many beeks. Their wax for the foundations comes out of South Dakota and is 2nd to none. Jeff, thanks for the video and mentioning to add wax to the foundation.

@christopherw4527 Год назад

They are Chinese. They make all kinds of stuff. Don't recommend their concrete tools at all.

@timrector7824 Год назад

You are my hero! I appreciate all your information and your Godly testimony.I've been watching for almost a year now and planning on setting up my first hive this spring.This video was very helpful in getting me going in the right direction.Have a blessed Christmas and GODs peace to you and yours.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I am very happy to share what little I know about beekeeping, and I am grateful as well to all who follow along. Thank you so much for your blessings, kind words, and for taking the time to watch my bee wrangling adventures. I know you will love your beekeeping journey. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace Tim. Mr. Ed

@GaryManess Год назад

I have the hoover hive starter kit. I thought the bees wax was a nice touch. But wish now it was just on the inside. Can't paint over bees wax and it doesn't last long in the sun. Great video Ed.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

The longevity of the beeswax coating is my concern as well...especially since it was not impregnated into the wood only surface covered. Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@PaulGAckerman Год назад

I think this is a great way of introducing a Mr. Ed line of beekeeping equipment. Either sold by you or you endorsing another line with dovetailed joints and beeswax coated foundations.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Now if only someone else wants to get that ball rolling. Thanks for your kind words and for watching. Merry Christmas to you and yours Paul. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@manicoptio9305 Год назад

Well done for Keeping everybody informed about bees for another year. Thanks young man. However, 😁, why was I reminded of Santa showing us what the Elves had made in the workshop??? And... diamond shape? diamond? Looks like a darn trapezium where I'm sat!!! In all seriousness though, thanks for all you do and I hope that you and all your family and loved ones have a great Christmas. KA aka MO

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I have a question for you? did you get your shirt yet? I also have a very good excuse for calling it a diamond shape instead of a trapezoid shape, I'm so old, that word would not come to my mind when I needed it to so I said diamond. Thanks for reminding me of the correct word, and for taking the time to watch the video. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@manicoptio9305 Год назад

@@JeffHorchoff Not yet. We are not expecting any deliveries until the New Year as our mail men (and women) are still having strikes over here for better pay and working conditions. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait. The wife and I are both ill with the 'Rona virus, so it's something to look forward to. Best wishes

@colly1952 Год назад

If I'm not mistaken, cedar is quite resistant to water. Also, most insects do not like cedar, so that may be why the beez like it, as it might keep away other insects.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I can't say for sure why bees like cedar, but it is water resistant and many insects do not like it's smell. All I know for sure is I have pulled many a hive from cedar sided houses. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@jpthedelawarebeeman6239 Год назад

🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS🎄 Everyone !

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours as well JP. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@mary-ruthflores4107 Год назад

Very interesting!! Are you going to put them in production, side by side , and see how they hold up? To see how they hold up in 12 months would be a great project to follow

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I am going to put the Hoover Hive into production right away as I'm very interested in seeing the durability of the waxed hive. The other ones will be put out once they are painted and ready to go. Yes, I will do follow up videos. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@alflores4220 6 месяцев назад

I have never owned a hive, but I still enjoy beekeeping you tube vireos. I have a question for you: Why do some beekeepers place a heavy brick on the lid?

@JeffHorchoff 6 месяцев назад

I sure am glad to hear you enjoy watching bee videos even though you are not a beekeeper yourself, I think that's awesome! There are many reasons why beekeepers do that, but I think most do it as a reminder that the particular hive the brick is on needs to have attention, and the brick is the way of identifying which hive that is. Thanks for watching. God's peace Al. Mr. Ed

@dlyall26 Год назад

I would love to try my hand in being a bee keeper but I live in town where my neighbors are 10 feet between us. 😂

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

That particular situation would prove very difficult to keep bees, however, where there's a will, there's a way. Possibly finding a location within driving distance that would allow keeping bees a reality may be a consideration. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@branmcg9844 Год назад

Well Professor Ed, I enjoy watching the bee community, but 6:00 A.M.! Really, my walker is not even ready to roll. Temperatures are going to be brutal. I'm watching/listening to pipes on Friday morning hoping not to burst a pipe. Have fun Merry Christmas.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

No need to wake early, especially with the cold weather that will be here, or for many, it already is, Just make sure that after eating your prunes you'll watch. Merry Christmas to you and yours, and stay warm. God's peace brother. Mr. Ed

@Da1017cutter Год назад

I went to the major seminary down in NOLA, only made it up to st. Bens once but I wish I knew you were there Id like to start keeping bees.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

To bad you never met me at the abbey back when you attended Notre Dame,, but if you ever visit in the future, I'd bee more than happy to show you our Abbee Honey Program. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 500 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video almost every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Caleb. Mr. Ed

@Da1017cutter Год назад

@@JeffHorchoff I'll be back for ordinations soon, Ill have to stop by!

@43pasadena Год назад

-30 with the wind chill

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

OH NO! stay warm. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@kerryevans7283 Год назад

Every year we get a swarm of bees that spend about 2 weeks in the bushes in our garden. They are gentle and are not bothered if I get close to watch.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

You are so lucky, and if I were you, I'd get me a bee box to put that swarm into and start getting me some honey from them later on. Thanks for watching, and I hope you will check out more of my over 500 bee wrangling/ bee rescue adventure videos and let me know what you think of them. By the way, I post a new video almost every Friday morning, and I look forward to hearing from you again soon. God's peace Kerry. Mr. Ed

@marielg9143 Год назад

nice

@Oldman618 Год назад

Cedar has been used forever for chests and lined closets to repel moths, so it make sense to build hives out if it.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I have built several hope chests from cedar, a wonderful wood for sure! Thanks for watching. God's peace Richard. Mr. Ed

@deweysanders1461 Год назад

Good Evening Sir, love your videos which are extremely informative and appreciated. I purchased two May Bee kits (2Deep/1 Med) which are (appear) pretty much the same as the Honey/Bee Castle lines (My belief). The challenge I face I'm my planning relates to the boxes themselves. Planning for the future I am hopeful to utilize deeps for the brood and mediums for the honey. I will need additional mediums for a number of purposes which are quite expensive. Vevor boxes appear to be more economical and I was wondering if their boxes can be successfully integrated into the other beginner packages? Thanks again and Happy Saturday....

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

The good news is the Vevor box's do work with any other hive body...just as long as a 10 frame box is used on a 10 frame box and an 8 frame box is used on a 8 frame box. Thanks for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed

@waynej7037 Год назад

love your videos. i am always looking for sources of wooden ware, so i send the 3 companies you mentioned a request for pricing. 100 deep brood boxes, painted, w/assembled frames, black foundations. 100 med supers boxes, painted, w/assembled frames, white foundations. i didn't even get an acknowledgement from any of them that they received my request, let alone a quote. anyway keep up the great videos...

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I doubt you would get a response from Vevor, but bee patient, Galen Farms and Pura HIves should respond. Thanks for watching.God's peace Wane. Mr. Ed

@damienadama Год назад

Anyone feeling depressed and don't want to go on especially this time of year. Check this guys videos, very relaxing especially wax rendering. I could watch them all night. Hope whoever is reading this iz OK this Christmas/New Year and that you're safe Ever need to chat doors always open and dinners is at 6pm (Uk time). Happy Christmas/new year or whenever you're reading this BTW it's Kel-tic (kicking K) not Cel-tic (Celtic)

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

Thank you so very much for your kind words and for taking the time to watch the video, it is all greatly appreciated. And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours, and a safe, happy New Year. One more thing, if I was in the UK, I'd bee stopping by for dinner as I now know what time it is served. God's peace Damien. Mr. Ed

@damienadama Год назад

@@JeffHorchoff no really, thank you. I enjoy watching most of yours and Roosters videos at night when I can't sleep and your smile, laugh and outlook is infectious. Something I hope to be one day

@J_Westbrook Год назад

Yo Ed!

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

See you on Friday! God's peace. Mr. Ed

@rehmangusandapiary9024 Год назад

Hey Jeff just to correct a statement you made on the Hoover hive. The first coat of wax applied is a parrifin base and the second coat is said to be 100% bees wax. This info was found on the Hoover Hives website.

@JeffHorchoff Год назад

I did read all the info about the hive itself, but I did not visit the web site, thank you for the clarification and for watching. God's peace. Mr. Ed