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Title: Finished Observation Hive
Post by: tshnc01 on October 13, 2009, 12:32:36 PM
I just finished my observation hive - THANKS Michael Bush for the inspiration to build one at the Northeast Treatment Free Beekeeping Conference.  The hive is installed on my porch railing with the entrance facing away from the porch.  The inside of the hive rotates 360 degrees so you can look at either side.  I will put some bees in next spring.

...Tim

(http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/207/obhiveclosed.th.jpg) (http://img390.imageshack.us/i/obhiveclosed.jpg/)
(http://img390.imageshack.us/img390/4494/obhiveopen.th.jpg) (http://img390.imageshack.us/i/obhiveopen.jpg/)
Title: Re: Finished Observation Hive
Post by: Robo on October 13, 2009, 01:31:46 PM
Tim,

Very nice, I like the key lock..

Now I hope you have a nice rocking chair on that porch, or you may want to ask for one for Christmas :-D
Title: Re: Finished Observation Hive
Post by: tshnc01 on October 13, 2009, 01:43:17 PM
Thanks Rob....Yep, with twin 6 year olds I definitely wanted the locks :)

As for the rocking chair, check - I definitely have that, and I just finished my first batch of homebrew beer so now I have something to drink while I watch ...

...Tim
Title: Re: Finished Observation Hive
Post by: Kathyp on October 13, 2009, 02:25:42 PM
QuoteYep, with twin 6 year olds I definitely wanted the locks

i would think that would be like the electric fence.  a self training exercise?  :evil:

nice job.  can't wait for the pics with bees.
Title: Re: Finished Observation Hive
Post by: tshnc01 on October 14, 2009, 12:15:16 PM
Quotei would think that would be like the electric fence.  a self training exercise? 

Kathy, the problem is that they are already afraid of the bees so I am trying to go the extra mile to make them less afraid... :)
Title: Re: Finished Observation Hive
Post by: HAB on October 14, 2009, 03:17:16 PM
I prroject to Bee proud of indeed! X:X X:X X:X
Title: Re: Finished Observation Hive
Post by: hardwood on October 14, 2009, 05:51:33 PM
Looks like a good job! I bet you'll be replacing that rocker with a hammock pretty soon too! X:X

Scott
Title: Re: Finished Observation Hive
Post by: Yappy on October 14, 2009, 08:05:17 PM
Look very cool.
Good idea about teaching the "not to sure about bees"  persons too!
... Rob :-D
Title: Re: Finished Observation Hive
Post by: tshnc01 on October 14, 2009, 09:54:25 PM
Thanks everyone....
Title: Re: Finished Observation Hive
Post by: Highlandsfreedom on October 15, 2009, 12:31:47 AM
Thats so nice that now you need to take a trip up here to Denver and help me build one....... and swap homebrew.......