Does anyone have experience with this type of hive? I would like to know what difficulties they experienced or what observations they might have. Thanks.
AZ Slovenian hives.
- Thread starter Robyn Haggerty
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Looking at hybrid, able to take Langstroth frames. My research has shown possible hassles with propolis and wax issues.
looks like nitemare when the frames get waxed up.
the other issue is its a fixed size.
it reminds me of something i saw a long time ago. the hive was like a filing cabinet. pull the door and all the frames come out on a rack.
just keep in mind, a lot of those designs are done for local reasons. those reasons don't exist here, so why try and reinvent the wheel?
the other issue is its a fixed size.
it reminds me of something i saw a long time ago. the hive was like a filing cabinet. pull the door and all the frames come out on a rack.
just keep in mind, a lot of those designs are done for local reasons. those reasons don't exist here, so why try and reinvent the wheel?
As I understand it, this type of hive was designed for a much colder climate and so that women and children could look after them while their husband/father was off working elsewhere.
If you are going to give this a go even in our milder climate, I would love to hear how you get on with it.
Its legal in NZ cos the frames are all inspectable.
If you are going to give this a go even in our milder climate, I would love to hear how you get on with it.
Its legal in NZ cos the frames are all inspectable.
yes, no legality issues. The side opening makes it interesting. I would assume it could be adapted for wheelchair users or those not able to lift heavies.
I agree after thinking about it.
I hate squishing bees and cannot see how a proper AFB inspection can be carried out...how to get the bees off each frame to be fully inspected and then, back in the box?
Have a look at some videos, the slide out quite nicely. The benefit is no lifting and more even temperature management, especially in winter and as the OP is south, that may be a benefit. The issue I see is it would be tricky with a hive that has sealed everything up.
My bees would all hang stuff off the bottom bar. Maybe they're opened & checked weekly...