I've never had Langstroth hives, but I imagine there are hurdles to overcome moving them right after the honey flow.
I moved these Layens about 6 miles by screwing poles under the lid rests and using a four man team to carry them Ark of the Covenant style.
It worked perfectly. We are all living the country life now
Congratulations on your new home Bob!
Phillip
Congrats, Bob! What sorts of plans do you have now that you are free of the HOA?
Congratulations Bob. Is it a farm with an acreage?
Jim Altmiller
I am still in the area, just out of the city with 3.5 acres in the county. (No HOA. lol 15).
All my children are married and I downsized house & increase land.
I am already working towards expanding. At least 8 Layens hives.
If I add in Layens nucs I need to keep on hand, and the Langstroth nucs I make for sale, I imagine I will have 20 or so colonies each spring.
It's always nice to have friends willing to help when needed.
Bob,
That is great. That is enough land to bee able to do what ever you want to do with it.
Jim Altmiller
Jim,
After all this time, I have finally moved out of suburbia into a house sitting on 3 and 1/2 acres in the country. In preparation for the move, I reduced down to 5 hives and 3 nucs, then sold off the nucs as summer approached.
My plans are to increase to 9 or 10 hives and maybe as many nucs by next year.
I have to admit that it is very nice not having to think about neighbors as I bee keep nowadays.