The Top Bar Hive: key features and benefits

The Top Bar Hive: key features and benefits

A look at a beautifully made top bar hive made by Paul MacDonald. I moved a colony of bees into this hive using an unorthodox method that I had never tried before... Paul can be contacted...

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How to Make an Eco-Floor for a Beehive

How to Make an Eco-Floor for a Beehive

Phil Chandler explains the thinking behind his 'eco-floor' design and demonstrates how to create both an eco-floor and an eco-roof to make the beehive more like a natural, hollow log environment...

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How To Make a Quick and Easy Feeder for a Top Bar Hive

How To Make a Quick and Easy Feeder for a Top Bar Hive

There are many ways to feed bees in a top bar hive, and this is a particularly easy and convenient method that incorporates recycling of packaging. Free top bar hive plans here - http://biobees.co...

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How to Check Brood in a Top Bar Hive

How to Check Brood in a Top Bar Hive

Phil Chandler demonstrates a quick brood check in a top bar hive, including comb manipulation and the use of a water spray instead of smoke. Free top bar hive plans here - http://biobees.com...

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How To Make a Quick and Easy Feeder for a Top Bar Hive

How To Make a Quick and Easy Feeder for a Top Bar Hive

There are many ways to feed bees in a top bar hive, and this is a particularly easy and convenient method that incorporates recycling of packaging. Free top bar hive plans here - http://biobees.co...

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Honey Harvest - Holland, Michigan 2011

Honey Harvest - Holland, Michigan 2011

I'm a beekeeper! This is my first honey harvest.

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Beekeeping - Top Bar Hive Inspection

Beekeeping - Top Bar Hive Inspection

Beekeeping - Top Bar Hive Inspection Just checking on my KTBH that I started up a few weeks ago. I'll probably get some more top bars started in some other hives to give these girls a boost...

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