Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Castle Hives | Expanding an Apiary Ep. 2
After a truly devastating several months, where I almost decided to step away from Beekeeping, it was time to expand the Apiary. I was able to secure several 3lb packages to boost my numbers.
In this video, you will see me inspect 3 colonies, put some new boxes and frames into use, and install some package Bees.
Also, after quite some time, the Hex Hive now has Bees. Here is the build video for that project: youtu.be/yayZjqQE5tk?si=C6c4ZPAhX5yydo5C
Thanks for watching. Like & Subscribe to follow the Journey,
Brian
Website: castlehives.com
Queen Right Dial: queenrightdial.com
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCPEQQyeEozoYNX_itnGfo3g/join
Below are Links to some of the Equipment and Products that I use in the Apiary at Castle Hives. Look no further than Lorob Bees for your Vaporizer, amazing customer service and products. Looking for a supplement, try Hive Alive. The number 1 rated supplement. Use code BRIAN10 to get 10% off HiveAlive products. Looking for an Insulated Hive, look no further than Apimaye.
Nature's Image Farm: naturesimagefarm.com/castlehives
Lorob Bees Vaporizer: VCRVT23G to save 5%
Hive Alive: Code BRIAN10 to save 10%
Apimaye Insulated Bee Hives: apimayeusa.com/CastleHives
Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
0:09 - Plan for the Day
1:20 - 1st Colony Inspection
2:39 - 2nd Colony Inspection
4:19 - 3rd Colony Inspection
5:40 - How to Install a Package
8:05 - Installing a Package
8:44 - Hex Hive gets Bees
9:54 - Recap
Equipment Used to Film:
GoPro Hero 12 Black with DJI Mic
Edited with Final Cut Pro X
Tags:
#beekeeping #ohiobeekeeping #beekeeper #ohiobeekeeper #honeybees #castlehives #hiveinspection #apimaye #hivealive #lorobbees #beekeeping2025 #bees #backyardbeekeeping #apiary #honey #beethelighthouse #beethechange #savethebees #beekeepingvlog #beekeeping101 #hexhive
@brucesbees @NaturesImageFarmGregBurns @BugFarmerBees @jeffhorchoff @MikeBarryBees @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog @628DirtRooster @YappyBeeman @JCsBees @whitehouseonthehill @vinofarm @TheHoneystead @BohemiaBees @HexHives @BeekeepingMadeSimple @beefitbeekeeping @TexasBeeworks @BeekeepingWithNatalee
Castle Hives | Expanding an Apiary Ep. 2
After a truly devastating several months, where I almost decided to step away from Beekeeping, it was time to expand the Apiary. I was able to secure several 3lb packages to boost my numbers.
In this video, you will see me inspect 3 colonies, put some new boxes and frames into use, and install some package Bees.
Also, after quite some time, the Hex Hive now has Bees. Here is the build video for that project: youtu.be/yayZjqQE5tk?si=C6c4ZPAhX5yydo5C
Thanks for watching. Like & Subscribe to follow the Journey,
Brian
Website: castlehives.com
Queen Right Dial: queenrightdial.com
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCPEQQyeEozoYNX_itnGfo3g/join
Below are Links to some of the Equipment and Products that I use in the Apiary at Castle Hives. Look no further than Lorob Bees for your Vaporizer, amazing customer service and products. Looking for a supplement, try Hive Alive. The number 1 rated supplement. Use code BRIAN10 to get 10% off HiveAlive products. Looking for an Insulated Hive, look no further than Apimaye.
Nature's Image Farm: naturesimagefarm.com/castlehives
Lorob Bees Vaporizer: VCRVT23G to save 5%
Hive Alive: Code BRIAN10 to save 10%
Apimaye Insulated Bee Hives: apimayeusa.com/CastleHives
Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
0:09 - Plan for the Day
1:20 - 1st Colony Inspection
2:39 - 2nd Colony Inspection
4:19 - 3rd Colony Inspection
5:40 - How to Install a Package
8:05 - Installing a Package
8:44 - Hex Hive gets Bees
9:54 - Recap
Equipment Used to Film:
GoPro Hero 12 Black with DJI Mic
Edited with Final Cut Pro X
Tags:
#beekeeping #ohiobeekeeping #beekeeper #ohiobeekeeper #honeybees #castlehives #hiveinspection #apimaye #hivealive #lorobbees #beekeeping2025 #bees #backyardbeekeeping #apiary #honey #beethelighthouse #beethechange #savethebees #beekeepingvlog #beekeeping101 #hexhive
@brucesbees @NaturesImageFarmGregBurns @BugFarmerBees @jeffhorchoff @MikeBarryBees @aCanadianBeekeepersBlog @628DirtRooster @YappyBeeman @JCsBees @whitehouseonthehill @vinofarm @TheHoneystead @BohemiaBees @HexHives @BeekeepingMadeSimple @beefitbeekeeping @TexasBeeworks @BeekeepingWithNatalee
