First Inspection of 2025 - Good Signs and Bad Signs

First Hive Inspection of 2025 | Good Signs and Bad Signs in Early Spring Beekeeping

Welcome to my first beekeeping inspection of 2025! In this video, I take you inside the hive for a detailed look at how my bees are doing after the winter. Whether you're a beginner or experienced beekeeper, you'll learn what to look for during a spring hive inspection, including signs your hive is healthy—and some potential red flags to watch out for.

🔍 What you'll see in this video:

Hive condition after overwintering

Queen status and brood pattern

Signs of a strong colony vs. weak colony

Honey stores and pollen availability

Common spring issues: moisture, pests, and disease

🐝 Why this video matters:
Early spring is a crucial time for beekeepers. Catching problems early can make or break your hive's success in the season ahead. I’ll walk you through the good signs (like active bees and solid brood patterns) and the bad signs (like weak population or mold) to help you get ahead.

✅ Perfect for:

Beginner beekeepers doing their first hive check

Hobbyist and backyard beekeepers

Anyone interested in natural beekeeping or sustainable hive management

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I'm a part time Beekeeper from Ireland, mainly involved in honey production. I also do Queen rearing on a self sustaining level. Currently we maintain around 50 colonies at various apiary sites, but we do have plans for expansion.

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Let me know through the comments if there is anything in particular you would like covered through my videos. I don't intend to do 'how to' or instructional type videos nor will my beekeeping practices always follow a textbook approach, but rather I hope to show how I do things; which may not always be considered the best way, but which I find works for me - most of the time! It's real life, week to week beekeeping, the good, the bad and the ugly!