This might be a slightly strange message; but Thank You both for taking so much time, expense and care to look after the bees! Sadly, these days, many people wouldn't bother, and just "get rid" of them. Keep up the excellent work! 👍😊

@truth.477

4 күн бұрын

Nothing strange about it. Keep being you 🌟

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Ian 🥰 we are so happy the bees have made a home on our land ❤️

@danienelphoto

3 күн бұрын

Bees are the bees knees.

Black Mountain Honey - Laurence - he’s the best resource and is in Wales. There is a saying amongst beekeepers … ask 10 beekeepers a question and get 11 answers! I’ve kept bees for years and started my son off last year with his first hive. It’s the best hobby, completely satisfying! And you get honey! Good luck. I have a video about flow hives back in my archive. GOOD LUCK! Don’t be scared of them Emilie!!! Xxx

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Yes, his videos are great. Black mountain honey and gwenyn gruffydd are our favourites to watch and learn from and both from Wales 🥰 for me its more a sound/sensory reaction. I actually think if I had noise cancelling headphones on I'd be way less jumpy/reactive 😂 the longer I spent with them the more relaxed I became. Just something completely new for us, so I'm hoping I'll get better with time 🥰

@thelasthomelyhouse

4 күн бұрын

@@CampOutWestthe headphones is an excellent idea! Laurence has been such a great help - he even chatted on the phone once time when i had a question. So knowledgable! I know you are going to love this new experience! xxx Kate xxx

My word, what a superb video in every respect. Totally absorbing and brilliantly filmed,narrated and edited. I was more than a little disappointed when it ended. You two are the salt of the earth and just ooze love, compassion and what is good in life. I adore your channel and everything you are achieving. All the very best. X

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Ashley! This comment has made our day 🥰❤️

I never comment on anything, but felt compelled to say how utterly rude some people are - particularly ‘oldmanraging’ & ‘berniewatts’ You are fully capable of turning off or pressing fast forward. This content costs you nothing and neither do manners Camp Out West - most of us love your content and are grateful for the effort you put in. You are an inspirational young couple - keep up the good work and thanks a million x

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thank you ❤ we are so lucky to have such a kind and supportive KZread family on here, cheering us on 😊

So excited for you guys to start your bee journey, there's nothing like harvesting your own honey!!

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks for inspiring us 😊😊😊❤️ so excited 🐝👩‍🌾

I will never forget my first encounter with hives. Took the courses ,KZread videos, books etc. I ordered my two nucs. The massive sense of energy I felt when I opened my box. Crazy. Beekeeping has taught me to stay calm and respect the space. They are not predators. They just want to serve the hive . To me it feels like a big responsibility but also a privilege to be a small part of them. You might want to get a mouse guard for the front of the entrance. I've named my hives after the strong women in my life. It's a fun ride !

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

You are so right, staying calm is the key. That is what I kept saying on repeat during our course 'i am calm' and it made us realise how little the bees are bothered by us and how focused they are on doing their 'job' 😊

I can't believe you still have a caravan to breakdown and finding more rubbish on your land. The local community must be so proud of how you are clearing the site. We'll done. 😊

The hive end looks like a happy face. Emily you were so brave to over come handling bees. Don’t think i could do it.

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

I can't believe I did it! 🥰

John, Emily, i am impressed. I've followed you guys from day 1 and watched you grow and become connected with your land. This step is a big undertaking, especially for Emily's need for grounding. Given the importance of Bees and the steady declining numbers, it's a hobby that carries real ecological credentials and a fantastic addition to your brand. Well done guys 😊

@susiea1419

4 күн бұрын

Always wanted to do that but I’m too old now. Not only are going to be able to harvest honey but also help the environment 😮

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Paul. We are so excited to welcome the bees to their new hive and really hope they love living here as much as we do. Can't wait to start seeing them enjoying all our flowers on the land ❤️

I never comment on anything, but felt compelled to say how utterly rude some people are - particularly ‘old man raging’ & ‘berniewatts’ You are fully capable of turning off or pressing fast forward. This content costs you nothing and neither do manners Camp Out West - most of us love your content and are grateful for the effort you put in. You are an inspirational young couple - keep up the good work and thanks a million x

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thank you ❤ we are so lucky to have such a kind and supportive KZread family on here, cheering us on 😊

The beehive looks happy 🐝🐝

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

It's smiling 😁😁

@xxwillowpinkxx9901

4 күн бұрын

@@CampOutWest 😃 It loves the place you've made for it's home 🥰 Good luck with the bee move from the caravan 🐝

Maggie is so cute. The hive looks like it smiling ❤🐝

@carolcarol3938

4 күн бұрын

I thought that too...maybe the mouth shape could have some red paint lipstick.LOL

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Doesn't it 😂 the hive looks so friendly

Really enjoyed this episode, you are so brave I’m terrified of any kind of wasp bee spider bug and would of been terrified but as always you two get stuck in to anything and everything ,you’re a very inspirational couple.i find your channel very calming

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Will. Doing this project has made us face a lot of fears. It's been really good to make us realise we can do things even if we are scared. Having the bee suits on helps so much, I think you would definitely surprise yourself if you were to try it ❤️

John, Emily, and Maggie. What an amazing new adventure in having 🐝 🐝 bees. This is exciting. I absolutely love this new adventure. ❤ I absolutely love this channel! Thank you for sharing!

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Rhonda ❤️ we are so pleased you enjoyed the video, it's our favourite video we've filmed to date 🥰

@rhondasweeney7271

3 күн бұрын

@@CampOutWest The both of you and Maggie are amazing 👏

You can definitely move them within the 3ft/3m rule. There are a few things to do. When you put them in the final position. Drape a thick layer of leafy branches over the front of the hive. This way the bees know something is different and they re-orinentate to the new location. The 3ft/3m rule has been debunked now. Research it, you'll have more options then. Hope all goes well with the girls.

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Tevja, we had no idea, we will do some more research this weekend to see what's the best option for our wild caravan bees 🐝👩‍🌾

@jaysmith8199

4 күн бұрын

Yes! Project Portugal had 40 000 bees in their garage! She was on her own (hubby in UK) so moved them about 20ft away. She did exactly that, put branches/ leaves in front of the hive for 2 weeks? On YT so go and have a look!

Thank you for saving bees❣️❣️❣️

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

So excited to have them on our land 🥰

Maggie is such a good dog. I adore her. Thank you for looking after the bees x

@CampOutWest

2 күн бұрын

Thank you ❤️ Maggie is our favourite part of every video 😍

Really wanted to say how impressed I am at you taking on bee 🐝 keeping, well done, love to see young people taking traditional crafts into the future ❤️ ❤❤

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Steven. We can't believe how much we enjoyed the course and it's made us so excited to have them on the land and help the bees thrive 🥰

Well done to both of you.❤

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Lydia 😄

A very informative video about bee keeping and I am so glad you both went on the bee keeping course. As they say there's nothing like harvesting your own honey!! Look forward to the next video when you get your bees. Have a lovely day.

I’m so excited for you guys to do bees. I’ve been a beekeeper for 12 years and I love it. It is challenging at times but the one thing I would like to say about your bees in your caravan. Because they’re aggressive they’ll always be aggressive unless you can change the queen and that’s only maybe. But you could advertise or the place that you talk to they might know someone that would come and remove them for you and take them away and then don’t even get them back to start your new hive with the right type of bees that are not aggressive, I’ll be watching you guys, and praying all goes well. You two guys are amazing and we love your dog.

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks for all that info, that's so helpful. Never thought about changing the queen, but it makes so much sense as they are what sets the mood for the rest of the hive. Thanks for sharing all that with us 😊 we are so excited to expand our knowledge ❤️ Maggie is our dream girl, we feel so lucky that she is our dog

@thechellenator

3 күн бұрын

Yeah, you can try killing the queen and replacing her with one from a more docile species (or same species but more docile temperament). The hive might not accept her, especially if they've already started developing new queen cells of their own within the hive, but it's worth trying. My understanding is that it's not so much her "setting the tone" as literally changing the genes of the hive as she produces new bees, replacing aggressive bees with chiller ones (passing on her own genetic temperament). Worker bees only live a few weeks, so complete turnover happens more quickly than you might think, and massive change can be wrought in just a short amount of time. :)

Well done, it's such a great learning. When moving to Wales from Cambridge in 1985, a neighbour actually gave us a hive full of bee's. The man who gave him a hive years earlier made him promise to pass on the same one day. That happened to be us. I must admit the van (one of 4) it's driver was very nervous all the way.!! But we made it. Is the honey farm near Newquay still open? Also, we enjoyed honey ice-cream on Aberaeron quayside. WCL

@CampOutWest

2 күн бұрын

That is such a lovely story! I love that it gets passed on ❤️❤️ just had a google for the honeys farm and it looks like it's still there. Oh we love cardigan! We actually got married at 'pizza tipi' at the quayside right there 🥰

Nice video that, looking forward to you showing us how you get on with the bees. Wishing you all the best x

U guys 🥹💙💕👌 can’t wait till ur up and running to book a stay, watching u build remove invest and work soooo hard would make the stay so much more appreciative seeing ur hard love of the land first hand, I love u guys 👌🙏🏼

The hive has a rather lovely smile :)

@CampOutWest

2 күн бұрын

Doesn't it 🥰

What a very interesting video! I’m so pleased that you have an apiary - bees are so vulnerable at the moment and they are crucial for pollination.

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

We feel so proud that the bees chose our land for their home. Excited to help them thrive 😁

That’s been my favourite episode. Loved seeing you go on the bee keeping course and yet another reason why I can’t wait to come and visit ❤

So exciting to see how the new bees get on and hope the others dont attack them. Good luck on your new adventure xx

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

As we are putting them in separate hives we are hoping it will be good 👍

So much love to you both for doing the course even though you found it scary. I had a swarm of welsh black bees in the chimney of the holiday let last year, I was lucky they were very docile, apparently each colony has its' own temperament. Lost a lot of bookings though. Roger was so lovely and calm, if I get brave enough I'm definitely going there! Love the hive and the auto setting!

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Roger was such a great teacher and the course was so informative and hands on. We had 3/4 hours in the hives in the afternoon and they did us the best lunch and snacks/drinks all day! It was such a fun day

Loved seeing you guys, and some of the progress you’ve made, we need more and longer videos to be able to learn as well as sharing

Your camp is coming along beautifully x

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Jane, constantly have to pinch ourselves, can't believe we live here 🥰

Amazing I love how you throw yourselves 100% into any new project 🤩

The UK is so blessed not to have poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac when you are clearing brush and brambles from your land. I also loved how your bee hive smiles!

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

We are so lucky we have nothing like that here 🤞 the only thing we do have in Wales in knotweed, hoping that never finds it's way to our land 🤞

@chrisroyle4813

2 күн бұрын

We do have stinging nettles - at least we do down south.

Beee-utiful episode guys! Maggie even brought some wood to help with your build, what a very, good, girl!!

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Patricia 🥰 Maggie is the sweetest 💖

Oh wow how exciting that you’re going into bee keeping, Emily you did amazingly overcoming your fears, you both are going to make wonderful bee parents, and hopefully you will get to taste your own Camp Out West honey, tfs x Julie

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Julie 😊 we can't believe we actually did it! 🥰 Can't wait to move the bees into their new home!

So glad you guys are also getting into beekeeping! I've been following another channel (Just Alex, also based in the UK) on his beekeeping journey and it is fascinating and so rewarding to see the bees thrive! Best of luck! You will do great! ❤

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Anne. Yes we watch Alex too! Love following his beekeeping journey

Great video, good luck to camp out west and your fabulous dream, be great to visit when your up and running camp site 😊

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Andy! Can't wait until we are ready to welcome guests ☺️

Absolutely fascinating! Thanks you for taking care of the precious bees 🐝 on your property.

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thank you 🥰 so pleased they like it here and we have plenty of food for them to enjoy

What a great idea! Well done!

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

So happy we did the course 😁

Very interesting ,my cousin is married to an arborist ( I think that is the right name for a bee keeper) he was once asked by local police to pick up a swarm that was on garden gate. Well he apparently got them in to a container and put it on the back seat of his car and headed off home. Unfortunately somehow they got out so he then carried on driving with a huge number of bees flying freely inside his car . He did survive to the tale but rather him than me. Good luck with it all hope it goes well. Rich W Ely UK 🇬🇧

@ShanghaiGoat

4 күн бұрын

Arborist is a tree surgeon, Apiarist is a fancy word for bee keeper. Easy to mix them up!

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Wow, what a story 🤣 so brave! I would struggle to stay calm and unsuited while driving!

When you are ready to take down the last caravan ,keep the windows and build a cold frame ,it would be a great addition to your garden. If you don’t know what a cold frame is ,google it. Love your videos.

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Debo, love that idea. We have already bought a 8m x 4m polytunnel which is ready to go up, so not sure we need a cold frame as well but love the idea!

@franceswatts4001

3 күн бұрын

@@CampOutWest oh you will quickly find that the polytunnel is not enough 😂. Plus a cold frame or additional greenhouse is perfect for acclimating young plants.

Hopefully Maggie doesn't get too nosy with the beehives. Keep up the good work 👍

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Anything that flies she tries to bite it out of the air 😂 you should see fly's around her, she's like a snapper turtle 🐢😂 thankfully this part of the land she can't access and has never been. We want to keep her as far away from them as possible 😊 we would have loved to put the hive in our field but it just wasn't practical with Maggie and future guests so this spot on our land at the back, in the woods was perfect

Exciting! The bees will love their new hive.

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

We hope so 😍🤞

Fair play! I am not brave enough to do this! The sound alone puts me on tender hooks! 🤣

Looks like a smiley face! Good job.

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Doesn't it 😂 it's so cute!

Stand was a great idea

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Jon did such a good job on it :)

So excited to watch this week!

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoy 🥰

@Becca-nt8ju

2 күн бұрын

@@CampOutWest I did vm!

That's so cool! All the best with your new endevour at bee keeping ❤❤❤

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! We are excited for the new bees to arrive ☺️🐝🐝

white reflects the heat, perfect hive 👌🏻

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Good point 👌

Hi guys another absolutely amazing video.Im so happy that youve decided to go for it and help our beautiful bees as they really are in trouble at the moment and need all the help they can get, i know you will give it 110% as you do with every project youve undertaken you realky are a fantastic couple and are working so hard to achieve your dream your really are a inspiration ive watched from day 1 and every video has been amazing showing yoyr true grit and determinatiin to see every project to fruition.Cant wait for the next episode as always big kiss and hugs for maggie xxx

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

We are so excited to have bees and help them thrive on our land ❤️ never thought it's something we would ever have the courage to do, so really pleased we decided to book onto the course xxx

Such an interesting video. Thanks heaps.

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

So pleased you enjoyed it ☺️

Not in a trillion year's I've got 2 fears and that's bees and wasps I'm so petrified it's unbelievable

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

I really don't like spiders/wasps etc and was pretty terrified but it was alot easier than I thought it would be. Especially in a suit 🥰 I think you would surprise yourself

That's a great little beehive so easy to use

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Isn't it! We thought it was so practical

Wow! That's a bee mansion! I can't wait to see it occupied and producing. Great job!

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Jeanne! Very excited for the girls to move in 🤞🎉

That is such a really neat beehive! Thanks so much for the great videos!

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Connie, isn't it great!

I went to Buckfastleigh Abbey for a day to look after the Bees and learn about them.Amazing and wonderful bees

Great video love the new hive………❤❤❤

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Maria 🥰 we can't wait to welcome our bees to their new home 😀

Fun video!! I used to be terrified of bees but I watch a lot of KZread videos and my reaction is much different now. I think there beautiful

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

We are the same 🥰 we've loved learning about them

Yay! New skills!

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Loved it 😀

Just came in from picking satellite peaches and some early apples, now I see you posted a new Video for us to enjoy. Warm weather and Camp out West is my kind of Saturday !!

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Sounds delicious 😍

I really enjoyed this episode xx

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

So pleased you enjoyed it Christine :)

Awesome video. I am not a bee person. I have allergies but they are lovely. I save them if I find one hurt. But you are both so brave. You are my favorite channel. Hugs to you all. ❤

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Debra 🙂❤️ so pleased you enjoyed the video! A little different to our last few but we loved filming it so much

Love your beehive 🐝🐝🐝

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Isn't it so cute! 🥰

I just love all that ye are doing xxx

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks Gerry, so excited to have bees 🐝🐝🐝

very interesting video today. Your bravery astounds me. I'm not so sure I would have felt so confident with the bees. But I am thrilled that you intend to move the bees and that you are going to start with some easier bees to keep. My friends here in my village are bee keepers. I am in awe of the products they have that are natural. Best of luck with it all. The hive looks nice.

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much ❤️ we are so exited to welcome our bees to their new hive 🥰

You are like 2 little busy bees yourself! Can’t wait to see the newcomers arrive. It’s such a great idea to have bees, especially when you are going to rely on your own home grown vegetables so much. In the future maybe fruit trees and bushes. You will have top notch quality produce with the bees pollinating your plant life. People in the area are often looking for locally produced honey, it’s a great treatment for hayfever, so never say never to selling some. Good luck with the bumblies guys xxx

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Lyndsey, we are so excited! We can't wait to move them into their new hive 🥰

Thank u really enjoyed this❤

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Brett, so pleased you enjoyed watching 🥰

That was a really interesting video - and quite a significant added interest for you too. Bees are so important and I'm so glad you are doing a significant bi for them. Well done.

@CampOutWest

2 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Jim, we are so excited to start our new bee keeping journey 😁

Son interesting to watch, well done to both of you 🇦🇺

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Shirley 😀

This is the go-to channel. Even the final advert is worth watching! How's the garden? You must be cropping bounty now. Anyway, thanks for taking us along with you three. Appreciated

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Jeff! That's so nice to hear ☺️ the garden is loving the sunshine! Nearly ready to pick my first courgette 😍😍😍🤞🤞🐄🎉

Happy days guys love it am hoping to get some here one day just so much to do so much to learn big love ❤️ xx

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

We are so glad we did the course, we really enjoyed it 😁

Ment to add that bee's do not like demin, so make sure not to wear jeans, near them. Take care. Talk to them and keep calm.

@CampOutWest

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip ❤️ we will keep that in mind ☺️

I’m so excited that you’ve decided to keep bees on your land. It is such a rewarding and addictive hobby. I keep native bees here in Australia You will have so much fun watching them bringing back pollen Don’t forget to talk to them and tell them any news or plans They are your family now Happy bee keeping 🐝

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

So excited to expand our family 🥰 can't wait to see them enjoying our flowers xxx

You open questions. Love mick Australia 🇦🇺

Absolutely fascinating love this vlog as well as your cabin build ❤

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much 🥰

Imagine in the morning going getting some fresh honey for your toast or your cuppa 👌

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

🥰🥰 the dream!

Very interesting video, thank you ❤

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Tammy, so pleased you enjoyed 🐝🐝

Good luck with the bee's I hope you really enjoy the hobby which you may turn into a home grown Welsh honey business 😊😊😊

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Kevin, we are so excited! We've even thought of a name for our honey 'Aur Y Glowyr' which means the miners gold 🍯🐝

What a lovely hive. My only question is about the roof, will it be secure with heavy winds?

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

We plan to strap it down in the winter 🤞

Very interesting x

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed Malcolm

I too have broken many garden tools through excess enthusiasm. I see it as a sign of strength rather than weakness 😂

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Haha, we actually rescued this digging hoe from the recycling centre earlier in the week, someone was throwing it out and I thought I'd save it, needs a new handle made now 😁

I would love to but I am super allergic to bee stings. I will just have to enjoy your progress

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Not worth the risk, we will make sure to do more bee content so you can enjoy it through us 🥰

Very interesting

Very interesting. That honey is going to bee the best you’ve ever tasted!

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

We can't wait 😄

It's great your getting into bees , Jon I would have made the stand as wide as your hive floor. If you can locate them facing east and in the morning sun ,they will benefit from an earlier start.. and get some mesh on the inside of your roof vents . Best of luck, enjoy the honey when it comes.

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

I made it the width of the cutouts in the base.going to run a ratchet strap over the roof to secure it and think I want to make some legs for the stand that i can bury in the ground to make it more solid for the winter storms. Mesh on the vents is a good idea, there is a mesh board at the top of the hive super but covering the vent holes will keep moths and other insects out too

That’s dope, beekeeping is so cool

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Isn't it! It's amazing 🤩

I thought the video would be about how you relocated the bees from your caravan to a new hive. Seems like you will soon have two hives.

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

We thought it was going to be straightforward to move the caravan bees so hadn't planned on two hives but I think two hives won't be much more work than one.

I love your vids guys, I really do

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

So pleased you enjoy ❤️

Puppy loves his stick so much 😍

@CampOutWest

2 күн бұрын

A bit too much 😂

I always love your content ❤

You've done it now, I started off with one hive and got six now. My advice would be to get another hive as soonas possible because there will be a need to do a spli before you know it.

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Steve! Jon's already talking about getting more hives 🙂

Hi from Australia, What a wonderful fashion statement the bee suits are, ha ha ha. Will the current (bees with attitude) get along alright with the new "nice" bees. I know they are in separate hives, but won't they meet each other? Cheers from Carol, Pedro 😺 Paddington 😸 and Eddie 🐕

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Carol, we are hoping 🤞 the two hives won't bother each other, especially as we have lots of food sources for all of them 🤞🤞

wonderful

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

What have I just watched? Camp out west in shorts? Never thought the channel would come to that, it'll be sunglasses next...

John/Emily- I had fun watching this vid. Em being nervous at the apiary and her body language made me nervous for her but also some laughs (Sorry Em). Ha! A couple things from a highly experienced beekeeper that has a few years under my belt - including flowhives. 1. The 3 foot 3 mile rule is a myth and can be overcome easily. 2. You want your apiary in a spot that receives lots of sun. 3. Those flowhives can be difficult to get the bees to take to. For max success a.) get the bees BOOMING before you add the flowframes/super. Buy a big chunk of beeswax, melt, and coat the heck out of those flowframes before you put in the box. It will 10X your chance of success. Have a blast! I’m in the US, but glad to jump on a ZOOM anytime you may need some advice. Enjoy your journey! -Josh

@JoshMoore424

4 күн бұрын

Actually just saw you paint that hive. For next time - Those hives are wax dipped at the factory and don’t need (actually aren’t supposed to be) painted. It won’t hurt anything - the paint probably won’t stick for long.

@JoshMoore424

4 күн бұрын

Paint those tap caps on the flow frames a bright color. I promise you’ll lose one if you don’t. When you’re in harvest and drop a clear one in the grass they’re hard to find. Ask me how I know. 😂

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Josh! I'm going to reply in your comment order 😊 honestly, I was so stressed at the start 😂 roger told me about a time he didn't do his hood up correctly and loads of bees got into his suit, so that's why I was holding the front of my hood at the start, I was worried they would sneak in 😂😂😂 good to know the 3 mile rule is a myth. We are going to clear a few overhanging branches where we have put the hives, which should open the space up a lot 😊 and thanks for the tip about adding the wax to the flow/frames/super , great idea! So kind of you to share all your knowledge. We are so excited to be starting our bee keeping journey

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Josh 🙂 we will know for next time, we are planning our getting a few (Jon is hooked now 😂)

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Great idea! We nearly lost one the other day 😂😂

Would love a video going right back to the beginning and why you sold everything. How you found the land and knew it was the one etc. 😎

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Hi Dan, I reckon this will answer all your questions :) anything else just let us know!

Your braver than me 🤣😖 terrified of flying things always think they’re wasps 🤣🙈 hope your both doing well xx

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

It was such a weird thing to get used to and remembering you were in the suit and they couldn't get to you 😂 the longer we were outside the more relaxed we got 🙌

@Georgiee.and.Dan.

4 күн бұрын

@@CampOutWest 🤣😖 I’d still be hyperventilating xx

@plot1895

4 күн бұрын

Super!

just a thought, sell the honey and brand it 'Camp Out West Honey' or COW Honey.

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks Emma great idea! We had the idea of calling it Aur Y Glowyr which translates to the miners gold in welsh

@franceswatts4001

Күн бұрын

I love that! I would definitely buy jars to give to family and friends even if just for the name - COW Honey 😂

@DEmma1972

Күн бұрын

@@franceswatts4001 COW Candles and COW Soap also

Love your content. I think what you’re doing is amazing. Can’t wait for the campsite. Quick question. Do you hunt on your land? Rabbit, squirrel, wood pigeon? All good eating. I’d be happy to come show you how to set up feeders and shoot with sub 12 ft air rifles. No licence required. Also grey squirrels are not native and destroy red squirrels and the surrounding trees.

@CampOutWest

4 күн бұрын

Maggie is the hunter on our land 😂 she's living her best pointer life here

@outcasthistory

4 күн бұрын

@@CampOutWest lol fair enough. Keep up the great work 👍🏻

I would like to keep bees. Do I need to have a big garden to do so?? Keep up what your doing. Such an inspiration well-done to you both.🎉

@CampOutWest

3 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! We are so excited to move the new hive in 🤞🎉 they don't really need much space but need a clear flight path out of their entry point and I guess if you have neighbours nearby it wouldn't really be ideal. If you look up Gwenyn gruffydd on KZread his videos should tell you more than we can 🥰 he also does regular q&a videos too