Actually beekeeping is not natural either. Only bees can keep bees naturally. While refined sugar is not healthy to consume all the time, it helps the bees get thru the end of winter when there's nothing blooming and they have depleted their own honey stores. We're calling this video natural because no chemical medicine is used to treat for mites. A cleaning tray is used and since this video was posted, Mr. Blount has switched to using lime on the tray. It lasts longer & is more convenient.
Mr. Blount is planning on including a few top bar hives in his apiary this year also. When lifting out the frames they can't be tilted or they can break off. I think Dad is planning on just letting these be all for the bees. He has about 60 hives now and swarms start in a few weeks so he's ready with boxes to catch them in new homes.
Thanks for the vids! I am planning to build hives in the spring. I was planning on top bar hives so I wouldn't have to lift the supers. I am a woman. Is it true that a medium super weighs about 70 pounds full of honey? What you said about bees going up naturally makes sense, but 70 pounds is not possible for me. Thanks again!
@julzbo If you're concerned about heavy lifting, top bar hives are great.
I have 2 suggestions.
1> Find and buy (or borrow) a book called The Barefoot Beekeeper by P.J. Chandler which deals exclusively with top bar hives.
2> Join the forum on the biobees website to read and discuss changes to the system in the book and talk about the quirks for your specific part of the world.
Good luck with the bees, feel free to message me if you can't find the biobees site on your favourite search engine.
I've met O J Blunt on several occasions and been by his operation in S Alabama. He is one fantastic gentleman. He is really good with his Bees and makes a great product.
@dobe762 - We have just completed written plans with descriptions and photos. We need to charge $15 for them if you mail a self address stamped envelope with your check. Thanks!
I bought 2 hives last year from a beekeeper in another county,they had small hive beetles,I did natural treatments and got them down,but after the bees began storing lotz of honey this year their population seemed to explode within days,any natural ideas that may help?-Ive been using powdered sugar shake for mites.Thanks.
these 2 videos were great sir..you sure know how to look after your bees..hives are well painted..thank you for your tips..sure hope you make some more videos with you working with your bees.....billy
He said he tried that feeder but it was not handy for him. He keeps flowers blooming almost all year round being in the deep south where he can. He only has to feed in late winter.
Beekeeping without chemicals. OJ Blount demonstrates his method of keeping honeybees, including his own hive design for keeping it free from pests and predators as well as other tips. Parts 1 and 2 total about 14 minutes.
Actually beekeeping is not natural either. Only bees can keep bees naturally. While refined sugar is not healthy to consume all the time, it helps the bees get thru the end of winter when there's nothing blooming and they have depleted their own honey stores. We're calling this video natural because no chemical medicine is used to treat for mites. A cleaning tray is used and since this video was posted, Mr. Blount has switched to using lime on the tray. It lasts longer & is more convenient.
ArtfullyYours 5 months ago
SUGAR IS A CHEMICAL>>>>> THIS IS NOT NATURAL BEEKEEPING>>>>>>
liquidgold2009 5 months ago
@liquidgold2009
Almost 99% of the mass of the human body is made up of the six elements oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus.
About 0.85% is composed of only five elements: potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium - Guess humans are natural either - LOL
samsonje 2 months ago
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@liquidgold2009
Almost 99% of the mass of the human body is made up of the six elements oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus.
About 0.85% is composed of only five elements: potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium
Guess humans are not natural either - LOL
samsonje 2 months ago
This guy is awesome. I'm just getting into beekeeping and his enthusiasm is wonderful!
metronomic1 11 months ago
Mr. Blount is planning on including a few top bar hives in his apiary this year also. When lifting out the frames they can't be tilted or they can break off. I think Dad is planning on just letting these be all for the bees. He has about 60 hives now and swarms start in a few weeks so he's ready with boxes to catch them in new homes.
ArtfullyYours 1 year ago
Thanks for the vids! I am planning to build hives in the spring. I was planning on top bar hives so I wouldn't have to lift the supers. I am a woman. Is it true that a medium super weighs about 70 pounds full of honey? What you said about bees going up naturally makes sense, but 70 pounds is not possible for me. Thanks again!
julzbo 1 year ago
@julzbo If you're concerned about heavy lifting, top bar hives are great.
I have 2 suggestions.
1> Find and buy (or borrow) a book called The Barefoot Beekeeper by P.J. Chandler which deals exclusively with top bar hives.
2> Join the forum on the biobees website to read and discuss changes to the system in the book and talk about the quirks for your specific part of the world.
Good luck with the bees, feel free to message me if you can't find the biobees site on your favourite search engine.
thirteenfingers 1 year ago
Great video.
61wayne 1 year ago
That's the way it's done folks. Thank you Mr. Blount.
magprob 2 years ago
I've met O J Blunt on several occasions and been by his operation in S Alabama. He is one fantastic gentleman. He is really good with his Bees and makes a great product.
HABlakeblake 2 years ago
I like natural beekeeping, and would like more details on building your hives please.
dobe762 2 years ago
@dobe762 - We have just completed written plans with descriptions and photos. We need to charge $15 for them if you mail a self address stamped envelope with your check. Thanks!
ArtfullyYours 1 year ago
i like the way you build very good work
maslalita 2 years ago
Thanks so much! I'm going to try and make one like it here in Utah
sculptor1965 2 years ago
Great videos,,
I bought 2 hives last year from a beekeeper in another county,they had small hive beetles,I did natural treatments and got them down,but after the bees began storing lotz of honey this year their population seemed to explode within days,any natural ideas that may help?-Ive been using powdered sugar shake for mites.Thanks.
donttrustsnowmen 2 years ago
these 2 videos were great sir..you sure know how to look after your bees..hives are well painted..thank you for your tips..sure hope you make some more videos with you working with your bees.....billy
bigbillyholmes 2 years ago
He said he tried that feeder but it was not handy for him. He keeps flowers blooming almost all year round being in the deep south where he can. He only has to feed in late winter.
ArtfullyYours 2 years ago
Looks cool but I can't see using it. My bees drink 1 liter of sugar water a day, per hive. I use a 4 gal beemax top feeder.
bdrowe 3 years ago
Beekeeping without chemicals. OJ Blount demonstrates his method of keeping honeybees, including his own hive design for keeping it free from pests and predators as well as other tips. Parts 1 and 2 total about 14 minutes.
ArtfullyYours 3 years ago