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SamG347,
Again, thank you for your input!
There are a whole slew of design considerations out there for top-bar-hives. All things being equal, this is still my preference, in terms of managing a hive without being able to lift an 80-lb box of honey. I defer to your real-life...
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SamG347,
This are really good things to think about, some of which I wouldn't have thought of, at this stage. Thank you very much for mentioning them!
The hive I'm interested in buying comes with a "cut-out and repair bar" (http://www.thegardenhive.com/the-garden-hive-repair-bar/)...
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I've been researching bees recently, and I find this interesting, as it's the exact opposite of what I've concluded.
I like the idea of the top-bar hive because it's possible to check on the bees and tend to them or harvest honey without: 1) disturbing the bees, 2) disassembling the...