Backyard Beekeeping Questions and Answers Episode 143 with Frederick Dunn Clear View Veil and more!

Welcome! This is the audio track from today's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/oyiyhi3-yL8

 

Thank you for Bee-ing here! You're invited to also visit my chickens and honey bees website:  https://www.fredsfinefowl.com/thewaytobee.html

 

Time stamps and topic list have been generously provided by:

Adam Holmes

1) I'd like you to talk about the flow-version of the clear view veil. I think old eyes may benefit. There was an insert window at the Hive Life. 1:47

 

2) I'm hoping to split my colonies this spring, I would like your opinion regarding moving the queen with the split, or leaving her behind. 8:23

 

3) I'm considering building an observation hive. How much maintenance do you perform? What other features are good additions? 21:21

 

4) I'm planning to add medium supers on my brood boxes for winter food. Should fondant be placed on top of brood box, or medium super? 35:36

 

5) I would like to know if you offer your hive artwork to other beekeepers? 42:24

 

6) When I pull extra frames of honey to feed back during a dearth, can I freeze frames and for how long? 46:45

 

7) There is a new video out that showcases a unique way of beekeeping. The guy uses 5 gallon plastic bottles. Lots of other claims. Do you think this method would survive a winter climate? Have you ever tried it? 51:45