Horizontal Hive
Overview
Typical Horizontal Hive
Horizontal hives are preferred by some beekeepers. The idea behind a horizontal hive is that a single, long box which holds all the frames. There is no stacking of hive boxes like with a Langstroth hive.
Some beekeepers gravitate towards horizontal hives because they require less heavy lifting. Also, they have access to all the frames at once, so the hive is easier to inspect because it stands at waist level.
Horizontal hives are promoted as providing natural beekeeping practices. It is noted by the advocates that they are less invasive for the bees and mimic their natural habitat.
Types of Horizontal Hives
- Top bar hive
- Horizontal Langstroth hive
- Layens hive
- Drayton hive
Usage Notes
If you choose to pursue this path, it is recommended that:
- you have a good base of beekeeping knowledge (i.e., by having learned beekeeping using a Langstroth hive), and
- have a good mentor to help you with this approach.
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