how do you manage cross comb in the AZ hive? I.e. compared to Langstroth boxes you can poke frames on the short not the long side AND have to pull them much longer way.
Cross comb-ing seems less of a problem with our hives -- but does occur (rarely) if you give them bare foundation or empty frames side-by-side. A starter strip on wired or foundationless frames is a good idea. If you have some wonky comb to 'correct' -- the adjacent frames can be pushed aside like the pages in a book to open up enough space to withdraw even a couple frames stuck together. Thanks!
Because the rear opening being isolated from the front entrance, I am more confident that they will work with less or no interference from the bees. It would also be unnecessary to lift off the flow frame super to do inspections.Thanks!
I hope to try this method soon.
Is there a reason you went with the two story hive over the three story hive?
Also, do you have building plans for these?
how do you manage cross comb in the AZ hive? I.e. compared to Langstroth boxes you can poke frames on the short not the long side AND have to pull them much longer way.
Cross comb-ing seems less of a problem with our hives -- but does occur (rarely) if you give them bare foundation or empty frames side-by-side. A starter strip on wired or foundationless frames is a good idea.
If you have some wonky comb to 'correct' -- the adjacent frames can be pushed aside like the pages in a book to open up enough space to withdraw even a couple frames stuck together.
Thanks!
What do you think of Flow Hive frames in an AZ?
Because the rear opening being isolated from the front entrance, I am more confident that they will work with less or no interference from the bees. It would also be unnecessary to lift off the flow frame super to do inspections.Thanks!
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