The video shows a beekeeper checking on a hog half comb box, which is a type of comb honey production. The beekeeper gives the bees some smoke and removes the box to harvest the honey. The hog half comb box is a plastic cassette with a wax-coated foundation, which the bees build up from. The beekeeper shows off the different levels of comb completion, with some not fully filled out and others looking perfect.
The honey in the uncapped cells is still sellable and looks neat. The beekeeper got the hog half comb kit from Betterbee for around $110, which came with the wooden super and refill kits. The beekeeper thinks it was worth the investment and will be able to sell the comb honey for a profit. The process was simple and the beekeeper only had to put the box on the hive and let the bees do their thing. The beekeeper recommends the hog half comb box for anyone interested in comb honey production.
Summary:
- Beekeeper checks on hog half comb box for comb honey production
- Bees built up from wax-coated foundation in plastic cassette
- Different levels of comb completion shown
- Kit purchased from Betterbee for $110, worth investment
- Simple process, only had to put box on hive and let bees do their thing
- Beekeeper recommends hog half comb box for anyone interested in comb honey production