Richard Noel
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A Sweet delivery Nectar and Equipment!
Hi everyone, hope your all doing great and if you have hives i hope all you have had or are getting some good nectar.
Finally we have had some nectar, although the temperature has dropped it seems to be still coming in, albeit slower!
Hope you like the video. Please dont forget to like and subscribe.
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Tour of Buckwheat prairies 2024
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Hi everyone. Exciting to see the hives up at the buckwheat sites this year. were here already and time is whizzing by! All we can do now is wait with everything crossed! Hope you like the video. Please dont forget to like and subscribe! Intro music www.thefatrat.com
Lets talk about Spring Starvation!!
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Hi Everyone. Its better to talk about spring starvation and prepare for the next time it arrives. I got caught out a little this year ! not afraid to say! we soldier on!! Bee well!! Intro music www.thefatrat.com
I've got to dig in deep! The worst Dearth i have EVER seen!
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Hi everyone, first video in over a week, mostly because there nothing exciting happening here at the moment, `its all born a bit doom and gloom beekeeping wise but other things have been progressing on the building front. Internal additions should be starting in a few months, Grant forms all filed and awaiting decisions. beekeeping wise ive been feeding hugely just to keep them alive until the ...
Meagre pickings, feeding and Everything to play for!!
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Hi Everyone, thanks for tuning in! well here we are at spring harvest, which this year is really poor! some colonies have'nt given any honey at all! Some just a little. Now its recognising that deficit and helping the bees to correct it! In many yards I havent harvested anything , just fed bees! Hope you enjoy the video! Intro music The fat Rat. www.thefatrat.com
Harvesting aginst all the odds!
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Finally started harvesting here in Corseul Brittany, France. Sometimes things dont go to plan and its a hard job pulling honey ( small amounts of honey ) in the rain! however little by little this year it will be done! Fingers and, toes and everything else crossed for a good summer flow!! Intro Music The Fat Rat. wwwthefatrat.com
No swarms in Paris!!🤣🤭🐝
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Having a quick break in Paris. Amazingly we got tickets to see Taylor Swift!! Quick diversion from last weeks pretty intense activities. However with all that said it’s the last of the last of the spring swarming we hope! Usually this time of the year, the stopping of the nectar also means the stopping of this warming. Hope you like the video see you all again in the next one.! Intro music www....
So I bought a cracking honey pump!!
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So I bought a cracking honey pump!!
Awesone things come in many forms 🤓💪🏻😎🥳🐝
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Awesone things come in many forms 🤓💪🏻😎🥳🐝
Heat, flowers and some honey!
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Heat, flowers and some honey!
A free palette lifter? Yup!!
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A free palette lifter? Yup!!
Huffing and puffing, well its not so bad!
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Huffing and puffing, well its not so bad!
Puffing out those frames Busy as a Bee!
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Puffing out those frames Busy as a Bee!
Already we need supers!! colonies look amazing!
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Already we need supers!! colonies look amazing!
Nectar Alert! OMG Here we Go!
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Nectar Alert! OMG Here we Go!
From the barrel straight in to the pot!!
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From the barrel straight in to the pot!!
Dead bees with Pollen?? Hey chill this is all ok!!
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Dead bees with Pollen?? Hey chill this is all ok!!
Starvation? How about Nooooooooooooo!!
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Starvation? How about Nooooooooooooo!!
Super storage Literally!
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Super storage Literally!
Raring to go after a most excellent late break!
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Raring to go after a most excellent late break!
IP Cams Upgrade for feathered Friends
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IP Cams Upgrade for feathered Friends
🤓🐝Its finally happening! Underfloor heating pour!!🤓🐝
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🤓🐝Its finally happening! Underfloor heating pour!!🤓🐝
We have a flight! Bees cleansing well!!
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We have a flight! Bees cleansing well!!
Progress in many ways!
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Progress in many ways!
Back home safely with a treasured haul of goodies!!
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Back home safely with a treasured haul of goodies!!
NAHBE 2024 A taste of the brilliance!😃
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NAHBE 2024 A taste of the brilliance!😃
OMG this place is amazing and just enormous!!
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OMG this place is amazing and just enormous!!
Louisville Kentucky:here we come!! !!
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Louisville Kentucky:here we come!! !!
Covid finally got me: but it is what it is!! 🤧🤓
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Covid finally got me: but it is what it is!! 🤧🤓
Christmas comes early in the Honey House
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Christmas comes early in the Honey House

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @kathyhathaway8823
    @kathyhathaway8823 3 години тому

    Ya an when we hear that sound we first think in our head what is the tallest tree they are going into or how high are they going this time 😂😂😂.

  • @toddknecht2106
    @toddknecht2106 2 дні тому

    Very cool!

  • @RaduBotirca
    @RaduBotirca 3 дні тому

    Hi - take a look on my custom beehive and let me know what do you think about it.

  • @nuclearrabbit9821
    @nuclearrabbit9821 3 дні тому

    Old school seems like it would be the crush and strain method. I’m not sure what would be newer than this.

  • @hevchip741
    @hevchip741 3 дні тому

    Nice one

  • @T.S.Beez01
    @T.S.Beez01 3 дні тому

    sorry to burst you bubble but those supers are NOT mortise & tenon, they are "BOX JOINT's" . yes I know I'm being pedantic, but as a retired woodworker & a bit of a stickler I just had to put you right.. 😂😂😂

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 3 дні тому

      Yes I know I meant to edit that out !! Slip of the tongue 👍

  • @gregmccammon2330
    @gregmccammon2330 4 дні тому

    I tried marking my virgin queens and had 30% return. Non-marked had 95% return. I mark after mating now. But introducing virgins had been a game changer for me. I make 30-45 queens every 10-15 days.

  • @Cubrider
    @Cubrider 4 дні тому

    How long do you ho between inspections? I talked with Gruff asking the same and he said 3 to 5 weeks which I was amazed at.

  • @marko.akz.
    @marko.akz. 4 дні тому

    Just found this channel and love it already, Same thing happened in my region, may was a fine start but in june things start to slow down like in a scary way cz of a crazy hot weather, i waited 3 weeks but storage is gettin worse, i saved my bees with little food source, but thanks god the spring dearth gap is over and bees back to activity cz new blooming in my area and cool weather ! 👍🏻

  • @galkuyum9514
    @galkuyum9514 4 дні тому

    Hi Richard, have you kept your wallet safe this time😜?

  • @edbutler6899
    @edbutler6899 4 дні тому

    Hi Noel, great video, keep them coming, are you going to cage your queens again this year and treat with oxyalic acid

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 4 дні тому

      Yes starting in about 2 weeks 😎🙌🐝

    • @edbutler6899
      @edbutler6899 4 дні тому

      Brilliant Noel, will be giving it a go this year as wasn’t too happy with the results of Apivar last year👍

  • @user-oh5yg2gm9j
    @user-oh5yg2gm9j 4 дні тому

    Hi Richard, this is Zoe from Vevor. I would like to communicate with you about cooperation. How can I contact you?

  • @scottsbees7166
    @scottsbees7166 5 днів тому

    Hey Richard it's amazing to see how our distance is so different on the flow. I have a question that has nothing to do with your video that you made but I know no other that would answer it than you without it sounding stupid I'm in Alabama Why finish cell over a queen with a queen excluder? I'll be watching your queen rearing videos Thanks in advance

  • @charley3850
    @charley3850 5 днів тому

    Yellow grass? Is that like yellow snow?

  • @gabevisser
    @gabevisser 5 днів тому

    He Richard, great video again. You know that the plastic parts you took out of the feeder have a function aswell😅? To make the entrance small so the bees wont walk in the feeder. Or does it work better this way for you? I am curious how it work with the feeder upside-down in the winter. I ad isolation in the feeders to get more isolation in them.

  • @robertthomas2
    @robertthomas2 5 днів тому

    One week of sun in wales has made a huge difference. I have gone from 4 supers full to 9 in one week

  • @benjamindejonge3624
    @benjamindejonge3624 5 днів тому

    Looking forward to see your new workshop in full swing

  • @sentimentalbloke7586
    @sentimentalbloke7586 6 днів тому

    Ya tight ass you should have bought an old second hand fork with real wheels, instead of that pretty toy.

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      after looking at what a second hand machine looked like, it wasn't worth it. I can do everything i need with this machine. believe me i investigated all options. this machine can do all i need and like most forks cant go on gravel or loose dirt unless you pay about 15K or about 6 for a poor second hand machine. you might not know but in France all machines and vehicles seem to hold a high value. resale gets a good price but buying second hand isnt far off buying new!

    • @sentimentalbloke7586
      @sentimentalbloke7586 5 днів тому

      @@richardnoel3141 Here in Australia businesses have been shutting down all over so machinery in general can be purchased for near to scrap value regardless of how good it is, good engineering machinery and ancillary equipment is being scrapped daily, it seems like a terrible waste but it is just an indication of how bad things have become. This had nothing to do with Covid as the rot was already well and truly underway years before.

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      @@sentimentalbloke7586 interesting. The opposite here for the moment. I wish I could buy good second hand kit but it’s just not a viable price. Might as well buy new!!🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @bigbrickwall
    @bigbrickwall 6 днів тому

    A “semi” pronounce “ie” is something different in America… lol

  • @TwelveinchChewbacca
    @TwelveinchChewbacca 6 днів тому

    Queen spotted and headed inside.

  • @wadebarnes6720
    @wadebarnes6720 6 днів тому

    I have that bar and it is good

  • @danphillips4590
    @danphillips4590 6 днів тому

    Are those supers wax dipped Richard? You keep saying they need to dry.

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      no their not dipped, i dont have that set up. these are going to be painted. drying means just keeping them out of extremes of weather and they will harden more in a few months.

  • @wadebarnes6720
    @wadebarnes6720 6 днів тому

    I need to go out and check my girls but it's been so hot heat index of 110 to 115 today actual temperature 100

  • @3Beehivesto300
    @3Beehivesto300 6 днів тому

    Do you add extra wax to your super frames?

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      no we dont need to providing their built on a good flow and their spaced correctly.

  • @3Beehivesto300
    @3Beehivesto300 6 днів тому

    Time and money. Liquid feed is faster and honey is worth more than feed. I don’t see the logic in holding frames of honey when you can sell it and buy 5x the amount of feed.

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      well everyone to themselves. these frames cant be extracted because they were harvested last spring from double broods that had amitraze strips in the honey the year before and some stayed in over the winter. it makes a great feed frame. and also colonies will be fed liquid feed 1:1 too during early autumn

  • @3Beehivesto300
    @3Beehivesto300 6 днів тому

    The hook on the hive tool is opposite of the other. With one has the correct bend so that it won’t cut your wrist.

  • @paulfairbrass4424
    @paulfairbrass4424 6 днів тому

    What a difference a week make's with the weather. They are some decent Super's. I bought some last year, apparently they were made in spain. And they were ropey, never again.

  • @robertwattam947
    @robertwattam947 6 днів тому

    Brilliant thank you Richard

  • @martprice7726
    @martprice7726 6 днів тому

    Yes there’s only two weeks of flow left. A lot of people don’t realise. Summer flow is only two weeks in June and two weeks in July and that’s the summer flow 👌

  • @simonrouse3995
    @simonrouse3995 6 днів тому

    I use the same hive tool it’s great for the poly boxes because of the Schafer on it and I already cut with a grinder the notches on the in side of the hook to stop the frame sliding off. Two minds think a like me thinks 😂😂

  • @bulbousmaximous9241
    @bulbousmaximous9241 6 днів тому

    Richard i have to ask, where do you buy your hive floors from ? Thanks

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      their all from Nicot, but i use a supplier here called ETS Lerouge. you can look them up. however they dont have an online store.

    • @bulbousmaximous9241
      @bulbousmaximous9241 5 днів тому

      @@richardnoel3141 Thanks Richard, Nice one. Do you screw these floors to the brood box or just leave them loose underneath ?

  • @whachamacollit
    @whachamacollit 6 днів тому

    Richard, why don’t you use the complete Nicot hives? I do use them myself and i really like them!

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      I started with wooden hives and compared them to the full nicotine hives. the nicotine are in truth probably a better hive but there is always positives and negatives. many discussions regularly take place about moving over to the full plastic hives. I will purchase a few may be this winter and have a look at them , see how the do for ME, at the end of the day its personal preference. but i do think they would be great for demure or similar swarm type control because their much lighter to have on the truck.

  • @duncanhallam6556
    @duncanhallam6556 6 днів тому

    How do you stop wax moth destroying frames with honey in them when storing?

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      I use the biocide that kills the spores "certan" is its name but also using the older ones first is always recommended. wax moth dont do much damage here until they get going in the summer heat which we havent had much of yet so i am hoping to use these frames up fairly quick.

    • @duncanhallam6556
      @duncanhallam6556 День тому

      @@richardnoel3141 thanks my supers got destroyed by wax moth over the last winter. I’d like to store them wet but don’t want them destroyed again. I’ll give Certan a go.

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 День тому

      @@duncanhallam6556 even the biological caterpillar treatment you might be able to get at your local garden centre will work. It won’t harm the bees in the following spring and it will stop any larvae growing but just make sure it’s still organic one and the contains only a biological bascillius Thurgiensys you will need to look on the packet.

  • @AntennaBee
    @AntennaBee 6 днів тому

    No ladder required 😂

  • @attesmatte
    @attesmatte 6 днів тому

    I put two lovely swarm traps out. No catch, even though at least one of my hives swarmed. 🤦😂

  • @lloydhillier7981
    @lloydhillier7981 6 днів тому

    Thanks, Richard 👍

  • @melaniejenkins109
    @melaniejenkins109 6 днів тому

    That's good news about the Asian hornets!!!! Great video

  • @geraltofrivia8529
    @geraltofrivia8529 6 днів тому

    Lucky fella with your lime trees

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      Hardly much like around these parts only my one tree at home! However it all helps. Chestnut and bramble is the main thing here in the summer flow.

    • @geraltofrivia8529
      @geraltofrivia8529 5 днів тому

      @@richardnoel3141 limes unfortunately seem to be really rare everywhere. Its such a shame. We had a huge one in our garden as kids and would get lime honey every year as a result. Next years new years resolution is to plant some.

  • @morrishomesteadgirls
    @morrishomesteadgirls 6 днів тому

    Thats a lot of awesome equipment. The perks of full time beeking is having good equipment i guess. Thanks for the video

  • @paullewis6612
    @paullewis6612 6 днів тому

    Richard, Much better!! My French Honey curiosity is satisfied for a week. Thanks. Interesting too, love the frames. Did you say “ Le Rouge” ? Thank you.🐝 Paul, Bristol

  • @fritzelblitz
    @fritzelblitz 6 днів тому

    The "HT" on the supers indicate that the super has been heat treated, same as Euro-Pallets that are used in the food industry. I use nine frames in my Supers and am very happy with it. The odd bit about the new supers ist that the beespace is above the frames, rather than below. Having the bee space above meanse the frames wobble during transport, which explains the need for the wire rakes mid-waist of the super to stabilize the frames.

    • @ruimartins1415
      @ruimartins1415 6 днів тому

      PT means "origin Portugal".

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      Thanks for this!! 🫶

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      we have to remove the wire supports as you know because they get converted to 8's per box and to be honest the frames "wobbling" as you say is never an issue in the supers. I wish that came without them, just another thing to sort out.

    • @ruimartins1415
      @ruimartins1415 3 дні тому

      The honey super of the national beehive of Portugal, called Lusitana, has 8 frames.

    • @CelsoMendesRC
      @CelsoMendesRC 2 дні тому

      with that code you can see by who the wood was treated. PT means the country 4304 is the builder license to treat the wood and HT that was heat treated. in that case PT-4304-HT is from a company in Portugal that build beehives (Casa do Apicultor)

  • @m1nfy
    @m1nfy 6 днів тому

    I really love your videos and the reportage style. Its very authentic and fun to watch. I just have one slight grumble. When you get excited/animated there is sometimes significant rotation and movement of the camera which totally triggered my motion sickness. I have watched almost all of your videos for over a year now, and I can only recall it happening twice, so as I said, slight grumble.

  • @TimS366
    @TimS366 6 днів тому

    Lovely supers indeed. All ready for a lick of paint later on when they have dried a bit. Better looking than mine for sure!

  • @joshendriks9737
    @joshendriks9737 6 днів тому

    Hi Richard, i love watching your video's. I was wondering, do you allso pollonate or is it Just about the honey?

    • @richardnoel3141
      @richardnoel3141 5 днів тому

      yes i do, for the farmer up the road for the buckwheat but also for the state, i have a contract from may until september to have colonies in a certain area. Its a bit more income, and it all helps.

  • @rickwarner516
    @rickwarner516 8 днів тому

    Thanks for showing us the blooms very important 👍🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @assadaboushahla650
    @assadaboushahla650 8 днів тому

    From war are you

  • @martindale7559
    @martindale7559 11 днів тому

    Look forward the buckwheat every year, and noticed the balsam is out here today in Sussex

  • @chrismatthewsflyfishing7724
    @chrismatthewsflyfishing7724 11 днів тому

    Great to see some supers going on 👍 fingers crossed the weather plays ball .

  • @robertstwalley3662
    @robertstwalley3662 11 днів тому

    Thanks for the honesty and insite, 10 years now beek, got 30, and the flow is on well. Thinking about how to handle this much flow, I like your floatation method of handling the extractor wax. Past I have always dealt with it right out of the extractor, but I see the barrel method a real advantage. Thanks for the walk around, I am on a good flow and am trying to figure out how to how to get it our the best. 100 gallons is my norm, but I have a good feeling that I am going to double that this season and am trying to figure how to handle that. Thanks for the data. I know this one is old, I do watch your videos often, hopefully I can begin building a honey house myself some day. Congrats and thank you for the info.

  • @janist553
    @janist553 11 днів тому

    Buckwheat like wet and not hot weather.... slavic people like it taste, others hate its smell.