HOW TO SPLIT a Beehive Step-By-Step | Beekeeping 101

How do you split a beehive? In this video I take you step-by-step through the process of splitting a beehive. This is not the "lazy man's" way to split a hive. This is the way to do it so that both hives are strong and healthy.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰
00:00 - Intro
01:32 - What kinds of hives are best to split & things to consider before splitting
02:35 - Should you buy a queen or let your hive make their own?
04:00 - How to split a beehive so that they can make their own queen
15:42 - Queen cell table from egg to hatching
18:27 - How to split a beehive and introduce a bought queen
21:26 - How to install a bought queen to a split
26:34 - Why split a beehive
26:34 - Common questions about splitting a beehive
29:18 - When to split a beehive
29:18 - When not to split a beehive/when it’s too late
26:29 - Common questions answered and tips on making a successful split

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[BeekeepingMadeSimple]

This video is one of many videos in my online beekeeping course to help you better understand how to keep bees. Learn more at beekeepingmadesimple.com!

[robertlewis]

Definitely one of the better tutorials on splitting.

[danplatt]

Finally, a systematic approach with true clarity on how to perform a split. Thank you for taking the time to create this video. Additionally, your written cards are screenshot keepers!

[luisfmoralesjr]

Larissa, I am a bee keeper newbie. I’ve watched many other bee keeping channels including some of the most popular and knowledgeable but they don’t compare to how clear and completely you cover topics and you know just as much as they do, despite their years of experience. In your FAQ part of the video it’s like you are reading my mind and know exactly the questions I have. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. I look forward to watching many more of your videos.

[dwren]

Laryssa you’ve done it right again. No fluff and useless stuff, to the point and factual. Shoot for the stars and thanks

[curiouscoy]

Your explanations continue to be so clear and helpful. You are an amazing teacher with mad beekeeping skills.

[wesleybryant]

The best video I've seen explaining hive splits. I hope to try this next spring. Thankyou.

[mohamedbahy]

Very informative video really appreciate it ❤

[esheteabera]

Thank you for taking the time to create this video. from ETHIOPIA

[LuckyFigFarm]

Larissa, you’re a great teacher. Your videos are very clear. I’m a new-bee (1st bees 3 days ago), and your channel is my favourite. And I’m looking hard. It deserves many more subscribers. Thanks from Western Australia … also where it’s always warm.

[T.T.C.BIZZYBEE]

Great vid have watched 2/3 today will watch rest Monday . keep them coming. thanks for all your help.

[therenaissancewoman]

This is what I've been looking for. Thank you for taking the time to explain this process. <3

[kitrobbo]

Hi I am new to beekeeping and legally lind I have one top bar 28 bars and almost full I live in Victoria Australia we ate in autumn plan to split into a new top bar hive which I have just finished I want to thank you for your consice. Video on the subjects thanks again KEITH

[KEMUELSTORE-jlek]

Thank you so much for your time. I've just learned at least two or three new things from you that will help me get improve. Ta! Beekeeper from Vanuatu.

[tooldiebum]

Hi Larissa good stuff still no sign of the shb this year for me we’re right on track tho honey flow still coming in SE Michigan hope you had a wonderful weekend ✌️

[kimmogensen]

Thank you very moch for these videos i really like the clear and consise explanations of the different processes (altough i know that there are really no clear defenite answers when it comes to beekeeping, , but it helps me alot to figure out a plan that works for my area and bees

[utuberx]

this is the best vid on splits I may have to do mine in a few months

[esthervickers]

Thank you Larissa. I am a new subscriber but I love the clear way you teach. Is your upper brood box a medium? Or is the video making it look that way? That is how I keep bees with a deep bottom and medium upper. When splitting I can only use the upper for shake bees correct? It looks like you placed a medium frame in the lower deep for the split but that does'nt seem like what you would do so just making sure. Your upper looked very empty near the end of the video but adding to many empty frames sounded like a not to do. Also I love the foundationless frames idea. Any problems with them in the brood box? I have only tried in the mediums with a paint paddle top to guide the comb building so not to connect the frames as they build. I plan to look at your other videos next. This was my first.

[ShyHunts]

Hi, it's fun and learning too. So funny when I look at your long pants too large for your size 😂😂

[moniquemaul-uvsq]

How awesome is this video. !! Xo thank you