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My name is Chuck Cook and I am a University of Florida Master Beekeeper In Jacksonville, FL Hardiness Zone 9B. Being a Master Beekeeper only means that I am experienced enough to know I don't have a mastery of anything. The bees continue to teach me every day. Join me on my beekeeping journey. Please engage in the discussion by leaving a comment.
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[00:00:00] Intro: Demaree Hive Checkup on Fast-Growing Hive #3
[00:02:58] Assessing the Honey Super and Pollen Storage
[00:04:59] Equalizing Honey Distribution in the Supers
[00:05:44] Brood Box Inspection: Equalizing Capped Frames
[00:08:29] Evaluating Forage Capacity and Brood Development
[00:12:19] Examining Brood Frames for Laying Room
[00:15:59] New Technique: Scratching Honey Caps to Encourage Brood
[00:18:14] Final Brood Frame Check and Mite Concerns
[00:19:42] Reconfiguring Hive Supers for Honey Storage
[00:21:10] Lifting Heavy Supers and Moving to Hive #4
[00:22:09] Demaree Checkup on Hive #4: Initial Assessment
[00:23:59] Hive #4: Checking Honey Storage and Drawing Frames
[00:27:28] Hive #4: Brood Box Inspection and Frame Equalization
[00:36:19] Hive #4: Gloves On - Mystery Queen Cell Discovery!
[00:37:42] Hive #4: Finding The Queen and Checking for Eggs
[00:41:36] Hive #4: Replacing Brood Frames
[00:41:36] Hive #4: Frame Placement and Final Assessments
[00:44:33] Final Thoughts on Demaree Hives and Two-Queen System