Comments on: Building a Bee Hive Stand

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 22:29:32 +0000

Excellent work. I did very similar, but without the joints.

I saw a comment about moving hives. I have moved many hives all different distances. There is no issue with moving them 1 foot or 100 feet, or whatever. Just place a leafy branch in front of the hive entrance and when entrance is opened after the move, bees will reorientate. Not an issue.

Again, congrats on your stand and enjoy your bees.

Matt
Sydney, Australia

By: quan

quan — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:14:35 +0000

Is it possible to put out and totally empty bee hive and get bees that live locally?

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 02:45:22 +0000

Built one like this tonight. All from recycled 4x4s. Love a great free project.
Thanks for the great idea!

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By: Harper Campbell

Harper Campbell — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 16:43:24 +0000

My husband and I are wanting to start being bee keepers, and we are looking for any advice on how to do so. It’s good to know that when it comes to building the stands for the beehives, that we should have them a little elevated. This way we can avoid predators getting them, and easier for us to check them.

By: Cyrus Muwanga

Cyrus Muwanga — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 13:56:39 +0000

Hi
I am building a top bar hive and wondered wether I can use plywood and roofing felt to cover the top.

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By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 20:54:16 +0000

There are concrete blocks available at home depot or other stores that have a cut out in the top for a 4×4 post. They are used for decks. I would think if this design had 4 legs instead of 2 you could set it up without the posts touching the ground and prolong the life of the stand. Thanks for sharing this great design!

By: Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:19:46 +0000

Thanks for the good clear and concise post. Now, can I borrow Zach and that beautiful four-legged pal?

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 21:32:48 +0000

Nice stand. My wife is thinking of keeping bees starting next year and I was wondering about a configuration for the stand.

How many hives do you keep on a 10′ stand?
We are only thinking of having 2 hives, so could we cut the length in half?

Thanks!