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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2009 0:50:56 GMT -7
Hello, I'm interested in pursuing keeping a top bar hive. I've seen instructions on the web as to how to build one but I'm not very handy. Does anyone know where I could purchase a top bar hive? I'm in Portland so local would be good but not necessary. Thanks! Judith
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Post by Thom on Jan 27, 2009 18:02:25 GMT -7
Judith, I'm not trying to be a snot here...well maybe a little bit, but you should be able to find one from someone that failed at using one before. They aren't as easy as they are made out to be. A big problem is that bees like to have their comb arranged so air can flow through the spaces from the entrance. Most TBHs have the comb going across blocking ventilation. Personally I think you would be better off with a box hive. It costs a little more but everything is standard and expandable.
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Post by mike on Jan 27, 2009 20:10:33 GMT -7
Judith, I have looked at the top bar hives also and eye balled their construction. I have two or three rusty saw blades and if you get the instructions and material I will build it. Cost, gotta love Starbuck's
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Post by Cacklewack on Jan 29, 2009 12:34:34 GMT -7
Judith, I'm in the process of building more than 20 top bar hives for my own operation. However, feel free to contact me at matt@beethinking.com if you are interested in purchasing one.
Thanks, Matt
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Post by fillycate on Mar 24, 2009 16:37:46 GMT -7
Hi, I am a newbee as well, and am building a TBH now for my first package of bees. Feel free to PM me on this message board.
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Post by bugleman on Apr 5, 2009 18:57:34 GMT -7
Hey all you TBH folks. I think the cat's meow when it comes to TBH's is the Warri Hive. It works with the bees natural instinct to seek out a tree cavity. The best part is that when you think the bees have a surplus of honey just take off the top box, harvest and place it back on the bottom of the hive.
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Post by bugleman on Apr 6, 2009 10:28:52 GMT -7
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Post by longarm on May 28, 2009 18:44:08 GMT -7
I know virtually nothing about TBH. Can anyone tell me what their ADVANTAGES are over standard frames and boxes??
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Post by drew on May 28, 2009 21:44:44 GMT -7
Ooh someone has opened a can of worms. It is another method of keeping bees, with its plus and minus. I would venture to say it depends on the person doing the work. Whatever works for you.
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Post by Cacklewack on May 30, 2009 17:00:09 GMT -7
I think most top bar (warre and horizontal top bar) beekeepers would argue that they are less expensive, less invasive, and more suitable for the bees than a typical Langstroth hive. I presently have 9 top bar and 12 warre hives and I love them. I find them much easier to work than my Langstroth.
Cheers, Matt
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Post by Electric Herb on May 31, 2009 5:42:45 GMT -7
How is honey extracted when using Warre and TBHs?
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Post by bugleman on May 31, 2009 21:26:23 GMT -7
Change gears Herb! More like downshift. We are talking old school methods like crush and strain.
I am thinking of having a Warri Hive or a "People's Hive" in my back yard. I was just going to make one out of scrap 3/4" plywood as a trial for a couple of years.
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Post by Cacklewack on Jun 1, 2009 11:41:01 GMT -7
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Post by laurelmtnlover on Jan 26, 2010 8:01:52 GMT -7
I started with my first hive, a TBH, last year, and love it. The bees love it. I bought my hive and am mentored by Joey, at www.customwoodkitsinternational.com . Joey is always available by phone, internet, and is a gifted educator and has a great love of bees. I highly recommend beekeeping in a TBH, for beginners or otherwise. It has been a joyful experience.
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Post by kristina on Feb 17, 2010 20:59:01 GMT -7
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