Welcome to The Chuck Cook Podcast where aviation expertise intersects with autonomous technology and sustainable innovation. Hosted by Chuck Cook—a retired US Navy Commander, Airbus A321 Captain, and pioneering Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta tester—this podcast dives into the forefront of aviation, autonomy, and the technologies shaping our world.
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🐝👑 Queen cells, new queens, and a whole lot of beekeeping magic! ✨ Chuck's back with Part 2 of the Swarm Demaree, and this hive is buzzing with activity! 🤔 Did the new queen get accepted? What's the deal with cutting queen cells on foundation? And what's the plan for this booming experimental hive? 🔥 Highlights from this episode: ✅ Witness the successful introduction of a new queen! ✅ Learn Chuck's technique for cutting out queen cells (and why it's tricky!) ✅ See how a swarm Demaree can boost a weak hive 🚀 ✅ Discover the importance of detailed beekeeping notes 📝 ✅ Get insights into managing brood and honey production in Zone 9B 🍯 ✅ Find out why queen cells are like "hope" for beekeepers 💫 Ready to take your beekeeping skills to the next level? Hit that subscribe button and let us know what YOU would do with this hive in the comments below! 👇 #Beekeeping #SwarmDemaree #QueenRearing #HoneyBees #Apiary #BackyardBeekeeping
🐝🤯 Combining a swarm with a weak hive?! Is Chuck losing it? 🤔 Should you always replace a weak queen? Is a Demaree the best way to boost a struggling hive? And what do you do when you've caught TOO MANY swarms?! 🔥 Tune in to find out as Chuck attempts a daring Demaree-swarm combo! 🔥 Here's what you'll get: ✅ Chuck's method for safely collecting swarms before sunrise 😴 ✅ Why pollen in a swarm trap is your cue to act ⚠️ ✅ The surprising secret weapon for small-scale beekeepers: a queen excluder division frame 🤯 ✅ Live queen spotting action (can you find her first?) 👀 ✅ Two different shaker box techniques...and why one failed 🤦♂️ Hit play and let us know what YOU think of this beekeeping experiment in the comments! ⬇️🐝 #BeekeepingLife #SwarmSeason #Demaree #QueenRearing #BeeHacks
🐝🤯 Nuc boxes, failed queen introductions, and 3D printed solutions?! This episode is WILD! 🤯🐝 🤔 Is over-engineering a nuke box with 3D printed brackets genius or overkill? Will Chuck's newfangled queen introduction cage actually work this time? And what REALLY happened to that blue queen in the failed Demoree? Dive into the beekeeping B-Lab with Chuck as he tackles these questions and more! 🔥 Highlights: ✅ Unveiling Chuck's 3D-printed nuke box bracket design – a game changer for DIY beekeepers? ✅ Witness the (hopefully) last attempt to requeen a drama-filled hive. ✅ Get a close-up look at the new queen introduction cage design – will it be a success? ✅ Learn why wire queen cages might be sabotaging your queen introductions 😱 ✅ Discover the tell-tale signs of a queen-right hive (even when you can't find the queen!) ✅ See the hive inspection and the evidence (eggs!) that all may be right in the hive. 👂 Ready to hear what the buzz is all about? Tune in now and tell us YOUR theories on what's happening in that hive! 👇 Share your beekeeping wisdom in the comments! #BeekeepingLife #QueenProblems #3DPrinting #ApiaryAdventures #Honeybees #DIYBeekeeping
🐝🔥 Ready to geek out on some serious beekeeping? This week, we're tackling beeswax crayons, swarm prevention, and monster hives! 🤯 🤔 Ever wondered how to make your own beeswax crayon for foundation repair? What's the secret to spotting a virgin queen? And can a hive EVER have too much brood? 🧐 📍 Highlights in this episode: ✅ DIY beeswax crayon mold tutorial (link in description!) ✅ Induction cooking tips for melting beeswax safely 🧑🍳 ✅ Unmasking swarm cells vs. supercedure cells 🕵️♀️ ✅ Ninja moves for avoiding stings (yes, really!) 🥷 ✅ Demaree method deep dive: Save your hives from swarming! 🛡️ ✅ The mystery of the unmarked virgin queen, solved! 👑 Ready to become a bee whisperer? 🗣️ Subscribe now and tell us: What's the craziest thing you've ever found in a hive? 👇 #Beekeeping #SwarmPrevention #Honeybees #Demaree #QueenRearing
🐝💡 Level up your beekeeping game with Chuck! 🤔 UV paint for hives - does it really work? Are we inadvertently hurting our bees with mite treatments? And are you READY for the magic of the "scoop and score" swarm tool?! 📍 Highlights from this episode: ✅ The truth about UV paint and bee vision 🔦 ✅ Varroa resistance: Harbo testing explained! 🔬 ✅ Creamed honey tips and tricks 🍯 ✅ DIY beeswax crayon for foundation repair! 🖍️ ✅ Swarm catching made easy with the "scoop and score" 🧺 ✅ Queen incubator mishaps and lessons learned 🌡️ 🔥 Ready to nerd out about bees? Subscribe now and let us know YOUR beekeeping secrets in the comments! #Beekeeping #Honeybees #VarroaMites #QueenRearing #SwarmSeason