The following videos provide an excellent overview of how to start a bee hive and provide lots of practical tips and methods to help new beekeepers be successful. If you are considering entering the beekeeping hobby, these videos are a great place to start!
Bees For Beginners – Part 1
Getting started with bees
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxJv6zuf-DE
Bees For Beginners – Part 2
Getting started with bees
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI8q3JOiruo
Bees For Beginners – Part 3
Installing bees in a new hive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0b5moDaOLI
Bees For Beginners – Part 4
Installing the queen into a new hive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfHDShghtnA
Bees For Beginners – Part 5
Checking the hive after introducing package bees
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNxVMnLDMrQ
Bees For Beginners – Part 6
Hive inspection & maintenance, use of smokers, etc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhy841gHgIg
Bees For Beginners – Part 7
Collecting swarms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnPs-9FDAIA
Bees For Beginners – Part 8
Harvesting honey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7vFpAc2q-0
Bees For Beginners – Part 9
Harvesting honey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHompowLpQk
