How close can you put 2 hives side by side if they are facing the same direction? I have a cramped part of the garden in which to put 2-3 ish hives.
mine have about a foot between and facing the same direction. they could be right against each other, but i use the space to put stuff. your hives will be fine.
2 inches. I stack hives vertically as well, and then their entrance can be even closer.
Rick
Can I put a younger (less strong) hive next to an established (stronger) hive or will this lead to robbing?
Phil
put an entrance reducer on the smaller one. they will only need to defend a small space that way. you may also slip a board or branch between to direct them away from each other.