Comments on: The Observation Bee Hive

By: Henry DuBois

Henry DuBois — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:28:59 +0000

Your observation hive holds 15 medium frames which would equal 10 deeps, is that correct? If I construct one for deep frames if I make it for 9 frames in the same 3across pattern be sufficient for a full colony or should I add another maybe shallow row on the top. The plans for the Bantara hive is only 2 frames wide but taller than yours. I think a little shorter is probably easier to handle when it has to go outside for maintenance.

By: Helena Garrett

Helena Garrett — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:19:22 +0000

Great info! Love the design of your observation hive! What are your recommendations for how long the entrance tube can be?

By: Bill Cleveland

Bill Cleveland — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:08:40 +0000

Did you build the observation hive , if so do you have the plans

By: Kathy Gohlke

Kathy Gohlke — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:52:23 +0000

Hello,

I am opening an apiary supply store and a learning center here in Monticello, Florida in January. (GrannyKat’s Apiary supply & Bee learning Center). Ground breaking in a few weeks. Yay!
I like your observation hive and plan to have one in the classroom. Where did you purchase that?
How are your bees doing this year?
Kathy Gohlke

By: Jim Hesprich

Jim Hesprich — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 16:21:04 +0000

I am interested in one could I get plans to build one, I have been a beekeeper for 15 years

By: Sunny

Sunny — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:05:56 +0000

Have been wanting an observation jive and now have the opportunity to install one in a new building. Where can I buy a prebuilt hive?

By: Vince

Vince — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:08:13 +0000

Keeping an indoor beehive is an excellent idea not just for educational purposes and observing their behaviour, but for experimenting with photography. My concern is in cold climates like we have in Canada, how will the bees react in winter? Will they be confused by having their beehive kept at an artificial temperature while it is freezing cold outside? Is their normal cycle interrupted by this setting?

By: Reid Arnold

Reid Arnold — Fri, 31 May 2019 02:35:30 +0000

Hi,
Very cool and helpful.
I am thinking about something similar and sure would appreciate comments.
What do you think of the idea of building a long box hive out of glass with aluminum frames? I am a retired expat living in rural northern Việt Nam. Access to good sound wood building materials is zilch and the quality of hives here is very very poor. My intention is to place the hive in an unused pig house: 18’x14′, concrete floor with 3’high walls topped with chain link fencing and a heavy palm leaf roof. Complete shade but direct access to my orchard.
All comments most appreciated.
Thanks

By: Joseph Assaad

Joseph Assaad — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:47:57 +0000

Very nice.
Thank you.
Joseph

By: Robert shelley

Robert shelley — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:03:58 +0000

I loved your observation tower. I as many others would love to duplicate any suggestions