Never Open a Hive in the Cold, Add Winter Patties, And What you can Do with Your Wax

Join Earl from the local apiary as he walks you through winter hive care—why you should never open a hive in the cold, how to stock sugar patties and honey stores, and what to do with your equipment while the bees are nesting together. Keep your colonies healthy, get ready for spring!

Key Take-Aways:
00:00 Intro – Welcome & Winter Overview
00:23 Medications & Sugar Patties
00:46 Never Open a Hive in the Cold
01:10 Queen Stops Laying – Egg Production Drops
01:45 Checking Honey Stores by Weight
02:07 Honey Stores Last Through Winter
02:38 Winter‑Time Projects: Equipment Repair & Candle‑Making
03:04 Candles as Unique Christmas Gifts
03:25 Sweet Smell of Honey & Spring Prep
03:35 Ordering Bees for the Next Year
03:53 Holiday Wishes & Family Time
04:04 Subscribe & Connect with Us
04:23 Follow on Facebook & Like Our Videos
04:23 Meet Bella – Your Virtual Beekeeping Assistant
04:41 Thank‑You & Final Goodbye
04:48 Outro & Closing Remarks


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