What do bees do in the winter? | Beekeeping with Maddie #3

The video discusses winter preparations for beekeeping, including insulating hives and feeding bees sugar syrup to replace honey taken. It explains the importance of protecting hives from pests like mice and wasps. The video also covers bee behavior, focusing on the roles of the queen, drones, and worker bees during winter. Additionally, it introduces efforts to care for hedgehogs in the garden. The video concludes with a mention of future content, including a Q&A and honey packaging for Christmas.

What is one method mentioned for insulating a beehive during winter?

• Using a double-layered hive

• Applying silver foil and loft insulation

• Covering with a plastic sheet

• Wrapping with a woolen blanket

Why do beekeepers feed sugar syrup to bees during winter?

• To prevent bees from leaving the hive

• To attract more bees to the hive

• To replace the honey taken from the hive

• To make the bees more active

What happens to the drones in a bee colony during winter?

• They hibernate with the queen

• They continue to work with the worker bees

• They protect the hive from predators

• They leave the hive in September

What is the primary role of worker bees during winter?

• To build new honeycombs

• To produce more drones

• To protect and keep the queen warm

• To gather pollen

What is a recommended way to feed hedgehogs in your garden?

• Scatter food around the garden

• Place food on a high platform

• Use a plastic box with a hole cut in the side

• Leave food in an open dish

What type of food is mentioned as a favorite for hedgehogs?

• Cooked vegetables

• Fresh bananas

• Dried banana and raisins

• Raw meat

What is the purpose of the second compartment in a hedgehog home?

• To store food

• To attract more hedgehogs

• To provide extra warmth

• To allow hedgehogs to protect themselves