Backyard Beekeeping Q & A

September 13th, responses to submitted questions about backyard beekeeping.

Get answers to your questions right away, join The Way To Bee Fellowship:
  / 3062274013832702  

Yes, you can get a coffee mug or other (The Way To Bee) merchandise right here: https://freds-fine-products.creator-s...

Submit your own question/topic:
https://www.fredsfinefowl.com/thewayt...

Switch Grass Smoker Pellets (supports a non-profit)
https://nwpabeekeepers.org/pay-member...

Today's Shout-Out, please tell them Frederick Dunn sent you:
   • I Redesigned My DIY Jar Feeder & Got ...  

Today's Topics:

1) I have a hive with Two Deeps, they never went up. Replace Queen?

2) I have a 5 gallon bucket of honey, is the moisture content the same throughout the bucket?

2a) How do I reduce crystalization? What's the range?

3) You sometimes give shout-outs, this is one you might consider:
   • I Redesigned My DIY Jar Feeder & Got ...  
"Developing a better jar-feeder lid"

4) I have Italian line bees. They came pre-treated for varroa. Any advice for my use of Formic Pro?

5) I've been thinking about Green Foundation, would it use less wax and produce more honey if not used for drones?

6) This is my first year with Layens Hive. We had some hot days and many bees died. Is there something else I need to worry about?

Impressive Layens, Quality Hives: https://bearsvillebees.com/?v=0b3b97f...

Are you shopping for a custom Long-Langstroth Hive? Consider:
https://www.horizontalbees.com/ currently sold out.

7) My wife really would like a (chicken) coffee mug with the image your wife made. Any chance this will show up in your store?
YES, I added that cup today. Thank you to all who have supported us with your purchases. https://freds-fine-products.creator-s...

If you are looking for a worthy cause to support, may I suggest:
https://hivesforheroes.org/

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
08:59 I have a hive with Two Deeps, they never went up. Replace Queen?
19:28 I have a 5 gallon bucket of honey, is the moisture content the same throughout the bucket?
23:39 How do I reduce crystallization? What's the range?
31:37 You sometimes give shout-outs, this is one you might consider:
36:15 I have Italian line bees. They came pre-treated for varroa. Any advice for my use of Formic Pro?
42:55 I've been thinking about Green Foundation, would it use less wax and produce more honey if not used for drones?
47:50 This is my first year with Layens Hive. We had some hot days and many bees died. Is there something else I need to worry about?
56:43 High end art discussion.