How To Mark Queens, Cage Attendants, Manage Mating Nucs

In this video I demonstrate marking queens with a paint pen, getting them into a cage and adding attendant workers to the cage. These cages are California mini cages and are not my favourite to use. I actually prefer to use the JzBz plastic cages but I don't have any right now. I also prefer the cera cell "clam shell" style cage, but I also don't have any of those at the moment.
I also briefly discuss some of the management that goes into these small mating nucs and how they aren't the right solution for all (or even most) beekeepers. But If you were curious about this style, then I hope you learned something.
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Thanks for watching!

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  • @aanitaobrien
    @aanitaobrien5 жыл бұрын

    Great to have you posting again. Thanks. Hope all is well.

  • @primitivedaisy
    @primitivedaisy2 жыл бұрын

    Gosh, I really miss your videos! I hope to see you back sometime. I’m in Wisconsin, so your videos are very helpful for us northern beekeepers. I hope all is well with you. 😊🐝

  • @arthurdent2094
    @arthurdent20945 жыл бұрын

    Really pleased so see you posting again. I am a novice beekeeper in the UK and many of the KZread channels seem to to be US focused and somehow different to what we do here in the UK. Your videos, on the other hand, are all informative, illustrative and above all interesting. I have watched every one of them and was worried that you may have given up posting. Keep it up! Looking forward to seeing many more!

  • @jpmako
    @jpmako5 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back. Hopefully all is well!

  • @bmwallace2002
    @bmwallace20022 жыл бұрын

    Miss your videos! They’re good stuff!

  • @dcsblessedbees
    @dcsblessedbees2 жыл бұрын

    Just want to say that I really enjoyed your videos, a few years old now, but a lot of great information for a first year beekeeper. Ty :) Blessed Days...

  • @rlcrill
    @rlcrill5 жыл бұрын

    So great to see more from you! Thanks Devin.

  • @johnneumann9902
    @johnneumann99025 жыл бұрын

    welcome back....... you have been missed..... thanks for posting!!!!!

  • @joestew2193
    @joestew21935 жыл бұрын

    Glad you are back :) great speaker and knowledgeable teacher.

  • @kerrythompson2838
    @kerrythompson28385 жыл бұрын

    Devan. Finally you are back. Thank you for posting again. I have learned a great deal from your clips. Cheers

  • @PawPawMountain
    @PawPawMountain5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear from You! Hope all is going well! Thanks for all the informational videos.

  • @zigzagstreaks793
    @zigzagstreaks7935 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video and a welcome surprise this AM. I think it's safe to say that you have been missed, Devan.

  • @joepatterson5911
    @joepatterson59115 жыл бұрын

    Good to see you back you always have good information to share, THANKS !!!

  • @Reevestkd
    @Reevestkd5 жыл бұрын

    So glad you are posting content again Devin. Thank you for passing on your knowledge

  • @sdichampion
    @sdichampion4 жыл бұрын

    You are one of my favorite teachers on KZread. Wish you posted more 👍

  • @WordsPhotos
    @WordsPhotos5 жыл бұрын

    Every one of your videos are quite educational and unique. Thanks

  • @hillbillygirl7755
    @hillbillygirl77555 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back! We love your videos, always interesting and informative! Thanks!

  • @linuxman51
    @linuxman515 жыл бұрын

    Excellent detailed demonstration on getting attendants in the cage, I'd always wondered about that. Thanks!

  • @ThoughtfulAl
    @ThoughtfulAl4 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so watchable. Very clear guidance well spoken too. Thanks

  • @DeeNashreddirt
    @DeeNashreddirt4 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you're back! You taught me so much last year. Thank you.

  • @manatoa1
    @manatoa15 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back. Hope all's well with you.

  • @gordonhogg4675
    @gordonhogg46755 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Devan, it is great to see your videos again, I am doing my Happy Dance! Several good nuggets of information there, it is appreciated.

  • @BKBees
    @BKBees5 жыл бұрын

    Good video. It's tough, getting the correct camera orientation to show caging queens, and you did a great job at that.

  • @neiljohnson4582
    @neiljohnson45825 жыл бұрын

    I was glad to see you post another video. Many people, including me, have benefited from your experience and willingness to share. Thanks!

  • @uswwt
    @uswwt5 жыл бұрын

    Very happy to see you posting again, Devan. Please keep the videos coming. Very informational. Thank you!

  • @markjohnston851
    @markjohnston8515 жыл бұрын

    Really like that you’re sharing what works for you. Inspiring!

  • @jameskownacki8639
    @jameskownacki86395 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to see you back again...of all the videos I watch..you were missed the most ...take care and keep your information coming !

  • @wolf84357
    @wolf843575 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic to have you posting videos again. Have watched all your previous ones and found them very interesting. Hopefully more soon.

  • @donovancoughlin
    @donovancoughlin5 жыл бұрын

    WOW!! That was an excellent video. You have a great way of explaining straight forward well practiced ways of getting it done. Its great to see you posting again and hope you will do more. Thank you for taking the time to do this I (and I believe so many more) really appreciate it.

  • @richardkuhn8115
    @richardkuhn81155 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive & informative video, Devan. Good to see you back! Miss your great informative videos. THANKS!

  • @outwestandupnorth6455
    @outwestandupnorth64555 жыл бұрын

    Top notch video. I'd gladly pay for videos of this quality. You've made my day. Thank you.

  • @MikeBuckland1
    @MikeBuckland15 жыл бұрын

    Great info. Glad to see you back here, I always enjoy your videos.

  • @boblewis5420
    @boblewis54205 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video! Great information that was very logical and easy to follow. Thank you!

  • @222boneal
    @222boneal5 жыл бұрын

    That was a very informative video, and I agree with the others, it is great to see you posting videos again! Always liked your videos and get a lot out of them!

  • @MacLux4
    @MacLux45 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you back Devon; all the best this season from another Ontario (Windsor) beekeeper. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge. Looking forward to many more.

  • @davidclarke4080
    @davidclarke40805 жыл бұрын

    Great video Mate. Clear, to the point, well cut together, close ups giving a visual to your instructions. Nicely done. Stoked to see you back.

  • @wayneparker9782
    @wayneparker97825 жыл бұрын

    It is great to hear from you again....i hope we can look forward to more information. There is so much more to learn. You articulate the information well with continuity...so we have a beginning... but...im feeling...its a long way to the end...please continue helping...thank you from florida...

  • @wendyme4835
    @wendyme48355 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back. Love the tip about practicing on drones! 👏🏼 Thanks for sharing your knowledge, such practicality is appreciated.

  • @michaelwalker4011
    @michaelwalker40115 жыл бұрын

    I always enjoy your vidios. I find them very informative thank you for doing them I will keep watching you

  • @brianday8217
    @brianday82175 жыл бұрын

    Thrilled to see a new video from you! 🙂 I find your videos an incredible wealth of easily explained knowledge for us amateur beekeepers. Please keep them coming. 🍻

  • @ZachTate
    @ZachTate5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Devan, great to see you back and great video. I really respect your opinions/suggestions. Tried single brood chambers because of you this year and worked out great! Thanks again!

  • @josephhroma1827
    @josephhroma18275 жыл бұрын

    I've been waiting for a video from you. You are one of my favorites. Glad your back.

  • @aholmesezify
    @aholmesezify2 жыл бұрын

    Sir missed you and hope to hear from you soon really enjoy your videos.

  • @SurlyPlatypus
    @SurlyPlatypus5 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you back, love your content. Thanks much.

  • @brianmahern6699
    @brianmahern66995 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back. We run both 3 frame deep mating nucs and mini ones. Use capped brood from deep mating nucs to boost weak colonies.

  • @ashleyhancoc9633
    @ashleyhancoc96335 жыл бұрын

    So glad to see you back,Ive been missing your common sense approach,all the best to you.

  • @unitedwestand5100
    @unitedwestand51005 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. Glad to see you back.

  • @PhillipHall01
    @PhillipHall015 жыл бұрын

    Almost every comment that I read stated in one way or another that we are glad you are back and posting again.. I will also say, Glad you are back at it , and a great video to boot!! Thanks , Phillip Hall

  • @tedjackson5272
    @tedjackson52725 жыл бұрын

    Really good videos Devan. I'm in my first season keeping bees. I have two hives and trying to learn as much as I can. thank you for the information you share with everyone!

  • @stevensmith8540
    @stevensmith85405 жыл бұрын

    Good to have you back!!!, Hope all is well!!

  • @juliette5871
    @juliette58714 жыл бұрын

    Devan -- Thank You for sharing your experience with those of us that are interested in beekeeping but haven't started yet. I enjoy watching your videos and learn a lot and have subscribed. Keep up the Great work of saving the bees and being the Master Teacher. Your so very easy to listen to and understand. Your presentation and information is Awesome. Thanks Again!!

  • @digbymatt
    @digbymatt5 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the great vid, great to see you posting something again.

  • @PhillipHall01
    @PhillipHall015 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the clear descriptive video. I very much appreciate you posting this subject. And glad to have you posting, its been a while. :-) . Phillip Hall

  • @stevenakers8145
    @stevenakers81455 жыл бұрын

    Great to have you back.

  • @scooterpush
    @scooterpush4 жыл бұрын

    You did great with your breakdown of the process==step by step, straightforward and a good speaking voice. I don't care much for hotshots or clowns. Thank you for making this video. New sub here.

  • @markheslin8745
    @markheslin87455 жыл бұрын

    Awesome to see us back.....

  • @barbaram5787
    @barbaram57875 жыл бұрын

    So glad you've done another video. You are the one that got me interested in managing hives as Single Brood Chamber. I couldn't find a lot of info on it but as an older female I couldn't lift the deeps by myself so this year I just went for it. I have 3 Single Brood hives. Much easier for me to handle. I'm managing and learning a lot but can't say if I've done it right.

  • @konradrueb1567
    @konradrueb15675 жыл бұрын

    Glad your back!!!! Good content .thanks for sharing .🐝safe and keep your smoker lit. Konrad

  • @lialos
    @lialos5 жыл бұрын

    As others said, it's great getting you making more videos!

  • @josephvogel7234
    @josephvogel72343 жыл бұрын

    I have been pretty successful handling my queens when it is necessary . I have used the drones to become confident. Grabbing attendants will be a lot easier to master now that I have seen your helpful trick. It is so good to see you back.

  • @rosirockful
    @rosirockful4 жыл бұрын

    I Miss your videos. You helped my understanding of beekeeping. Thanks.

  • @jasonsperry1459
    @jasonsperry14595 жыл бұрын

    Glad your back! I missed your videos.

  • @danskisbees7348
    @danskisbees73485 жыл бұрын

    Great video Devan, lots of good information.

  • @niceed00
    @niceed005 жыл бұрын

    So glad you are back!

  • @charlieandpattisplace
    @charlieandpattisplace5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Devan. Glad to see you back and looking forward to your next one. I always get something out of them, .. because you were wondering if we do.. Greetings from Marengo, WI.

  • @davelopez6971
    @davelopez69713 жыл бұрын

    Really Enjoy your videos. Very informative.

  • @wendybachman6224
    @wendybachman62245 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this, it's really nice seeing someone confident & competent up close handling their queens...I get really scared I'm going to hurt mine...

  • @PhillipHall01
    @PhillipHall014 жыл бұрын

    Devan, I now am confidently marking my queens with no problem or lack of confidence doing so. Until this video, It was a pain for me marking queens. I WAS using a marking cage but not anymore! Thanks so much! I hope you are having a good year with your bees as well as life in general. Phillip Hall

  • @coachsean9982
    @coachsean99825 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you posting again!

  • @chrisbgarrett
    @chrisbgarrett5 жыл бұрын

    Good info. 21min later,I'm wishing for more. Keep them coming

  • @coreymatheson4132
    @coreymatheson41325 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you again Devan! Excellent video and the timing was perfect. I purchase a couple double mating nucs from Mann Lake and eager to give them a try. I'm a third-year beekeeper with 28 hives and want to promote desirable traits in my queens beyond walkaway splits. I haven't seen anyone else do a video on this topic. Thanks again!!

  • @mathiasrapp8904
    @mathiasrapp89045 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see you back here!! Saludos desde canarias

  • @docash2107
    @docash21075 жыл бұрын

    Welcome back sir. We've missed you.

  • @tsuga9371
    @tsuga93714 жыл бұрын

    Awesome videos man. Hope you are able to keep doing them. All the best from Niagara Region

  • @pastpatour
    @pastpatour3 жыл бұрын

    A very handsome beekeeper

  • @echo3347
    @echo33475 жыл бұрын

    Was happy to see a video from you!

  • @OklahomaBeekeeper
    @OklahomaBeekeeper5 жыл бұрын

    Great video, we have missed your videos.

  • @cricketscorner6514
    @cricketscorner65145 жыл бұрын

    Good to see you back in front of the camera. 😎👍

  • @timHclem
    @timHclem5 жыл бұрын

    Welcome back! Hope all is well.

  • @effingbeesapiary2599
    @effingbeesapiary25995 жыл бұрын

    Since your last videos I have become a beekeeper. I have decided to do single brood Chambers because of you. I want to make queens and have been looking at some videos. I really like your little boxes.

  • @MikeGras
    @MikeGras5 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done and well explained. Thank You.

  • @bompasbees782
    @bompasbees7825 жыл бұрын

    Good video your very enjoyable to watch , and with good information too! Take care

  • @woodchucktinman9893
    @woodchucktinman98935 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you are well!

  • @strugglingbeekeepermarkcot9642
    @strugglingbeekeepermarkcot96425 жыл бұрын

    Great video I am a new bee keeper here in West Virginia just got my bees in May.

  • @raycline559
    @raycline5595 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all the information, I hope to start keeping Spring 2020.

  • @mmogg4045
    @mmogg40455 жыл бұрын

    welcome back were glad!!!

  • @jasonhicks8622
    @jasonhicks86223 жыл бұрын

    Great video, very clear.

  • @darrenpierce9903
    @darrenpierce99035 жыл бұрын

    Pleased your back. Really enjoy your videos. Hope to see more soon. Hope all is well .

  • @rebeccafontes3717
    @rebeccafontes37175 жыл бұрын

    Yay you're back!

  • @shawnandsam1
    @shawnandsam15 жыл бұрын

    Yay great to see you posting again :-)

  • @codybutler8718
    @codybutler87185 жыл бұрын

    Devan is back!!!

  • @drewt3210
    @drewt32105 жыл бұрын

    Great comprehensive video! FYI, I've used Sharpie oil based paint pens marking queens for nine years without issue. I typically keep queens up to 4-5 years as long as they remain productive. Best, @HoneyOnWales

  • @Mamaura28
    @Mamaura283 жыл бұрын

    Great educational about bee 🐝!

  • @alainraymonde700
    @alainraymonde7005 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks Devan.

  • @eastsussexbeesandwildlife5801
    @eastsussexbeesandwildlife580111 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed that, very helpful.

  • @gardankoi
    @gardankoi5 жыл бұрын

    He's back!!!!!

  • @brandoncarthen3768
    @brandoncarthen37684 жыл бұрын

    Can you please post more videos?!?!? I love your videos on single deep management and your thoughts on things!! Please do some more!!

  • @dannycrain3485
    @dannycrain34855 жыл бұрын

    Good to see posting. Nice video

  • @luckydubeinrc5165
    @luckydubeinrc51655 жыл бұрын

    tks Devan, was waiting for a video like this.

  • @pufthemajicdragon
    @pufthemajicdragon5 жыл бұрын

    YOU'RE BACK!!!!!!!!!