TheBeekeeper.org - How to overwinter your beehive

Here's one of the videos in our online beginner beekeeping course at TheBeekeeper.org.

This clip features Frederick Dunn talking about how to get your hive through a cold winter.

Fred covers topics such as keeping locally adapted bees and explains how bees survive cold winters. Get prepared by configuring your hive in spring, evaluating your colony resources and brood temperature, and keeping resources stocked for your bees by not taking too much honey.

There are some top tips to follow, like not inspecting the hive when it's very cold, and making sure the entrance is clear. Fred also covers pack down and storing equipment, what to do about condensation in winter, and how to insulate your hive.

So much helpful advice and troubleshooting for a healthy winter hive - you'll know what to expect and how to be prepared.

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Timestamps
00:00 - Intro + local advice
01:19 - Configure your beehive
03:44 - Evaluate colony resources
07:05 - Fall/Autumn preparations
09:55 - Storing equipment & packdown
12:35 - Insulation & ventilation
17:15 - Clear the entrance
18:51 - Emergency feeding
20:36 - Cleansing flights