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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