The orientation of your frames is side-to-side, while I watched videos of a Swiss beehive that had the frames hanging oriented front-to-back. The Swiss beekeeper said the guard bees stay in front to guard the entrance, which is why they do not swarm when he pulls the frames one at a time from the back and hangs them on a nearby rack. Also he put them back with the bees still on them, so another reason why they stayed put while you need to evacuate them to move them down. He also said he carefully selected the bees for temperament - not sure how he did that. Is there an advantage to hanging frames side-to-side versus front-to-back? Not a beekeeper - yet.
I would think if they were situated the other direction, it might be more difficult to remove the frames, especially if there is any built up propolis. Beyond that, I'm not sure.
What is the benefit to keeping your bees in this style of hives besides the protection in cold weather climates and the ability to inspect on cold/bad flight days? Is this style of beekeeping best for cold weather climates? maybe a noobie question but if an angry colony flys out the back of instead of out of the entrance during inspection, how would the bees return to their hive? Are they trapped inside of the house structure?
Probably the biggest benefit would be the lack of lifting (only one frame at a time). I've never seen a quantity of bees go back into the structure (they are used to exiting the front). We have an escape hole with plexiglass that they fly out of if trapped inside.
Just an added note , a late post as I just found this. I have scoliosis that has worsened with my age. I'm 67. Before long it will be impossible for me to lift boxes or stand holding frames up for inspection. I don't wish to quit what I love to do. With these hives I can sit, slide a frame out without strain. I'm out of the direct sun. And I find the Bees are really calm. I feel this gives anyone that might have a disability another option for keeping Bees.
The bees that were on the frames you removed...how come you didn't brush them off inside the box? Do they just find their way out of the bee house and go back in from the front of the hive?
My name is Jorgo I live in Naples, FL and I work as a handyman. One of my hobbies is working with bees - I love bees! I've owned a beehive from 2019 and I've only worked with Longstroth beehives. I saw a RUclips on your channel . I've very interested in the Slovenian beehives. The Slovenian method seems to be the best out there. I'd love the opportunity to visit you,meet and see the Slovenian Beehives in person. Could you please contact me, by any chance? Many thanks in advance ! Jorgo Gjika
Hello Jorgo, they are great for backyard or small numbers but not if you have hundreds. We’re going to be selling these in the spring because we have hundreds of langstroth and want everything to be the same size. Otherwise we love them!
@@walnutfarmbees-brianHello! , thank you very much for the answer. I don't want many beehives, the maximum 20. I am a handyman but I have a hobby for bees. Now I only have 14. I want to see up close how the Slovenian model works, because I want to build it, if you are available, I want to come and see it, I live in Naples Florida, thank you
Unfortunately there is nothing to see this time of year, as we're in Pennsylvania, and our colonies are now ready for the winter (which we hope we get--it's fairly warm today).
The orientation of your frames is side-to-side, while I watched videos of a Swiss beehive that had the frames hanging oriented front-to-back. The Swiss beekeeper said the guard bees stay in front to guard the entrance, which is why they do not swarm when he pulls the frames one at a time from the back and hangs them on a nearby rack. Also he put them back with the bees still on them, so another reason why they stayed put while you need to evacuate them to move them down. He also said he carefully selected the bees for temperament - not sure how he did that. Is there an advantage to hanging frames side-to-side versus front-to-back? Not a beekeeper - yet.
I would think if they were situated the other direction, it might be more difficult to remove the frames, especially if there is any built up propolis. Beyond that, I'm not sure.
What is the benefit to keeping your bees in this style of hives besides the protection in cold weather climates and the ability to inspect on cold/bad flight days?
Is this style of beekeeping best for cold weather climates?
maybe a noobie question but if an angry colony flys out the back of instead of out of the entrance during inspection, how would the bees return to their hive? Are they trapped inside of the house structure?
Probably the biggest benefit would be the lack of lifting (only one frame at a time). I've never seen a quantity of bees go back into the structure (they are used to exiting the front). We have an escape hole with plexiglass that they fly out of if trapped inside.
Just an added note , a late post as I just found this.
I have scoliosis that has worsened with my age. I'm 67. Before long it will be impossible for me to lift boxes or stand holding frames up for inspection. I don't wish to quit what I love to do.
With these hives I can sit, slide a frame out without strain. I'm out of the direct sun. And I find the Bees are really calm.
I feel this gives anyone that might have a disability another option
for keeping Bees.
@@schammond8993 I've seen in Slovenia that wheelchair bound beekeepers successfully persue their hobby with this design too.
The bees that were on the frames you removed...how come you didn't brush them off inside the box? Do they just find their way out of the bee house and go back in from the front of the hive?
There is an escape hole in the top of the window of the shed so they can fly out
Is it possible to have hives like this with Langstroth frames? The frames would have to be turned 90 degrees from the AZ frames if it is feasible.
There are a couple of places making them. I think AZ hives north america sells one, but a bit pricey.
Sorry for noob question... Bot how does it work? Is it just dripping down to separation-screen?
Hello Rok, the jar has a lid with tiny holes in it and the bees can access the feed that way
@@walnutfarmbees-brian So the syrup isn't dripping trough the holes? How big of a holes are we talking about?
@@rpersak very tiny pin prick holes so that the syrup really doesn’t drip out
My name is Jorgo I live in Naples, FL and I work as a handyman. One of my hobbies is working with bees - I love bees! I've owned a beehive from 2019 and I've only worked with Longstroth beehives.
I saw a RUclips on your channel . I've very interested in the Slovenian beehives. The Slovenian method seems to be the best out there. I'd love the opportunity to visit you,meet and see the Slovenian Beehives in person.
Could you please contact me, by any chance?
Many thanks in advance !
Jorgo Gjika
Hello Jorgo, they are great for backyard or small numbers but not if you have hundreds. We’re going to be selling these in the spring because we have hundreds of langstroth and want everything to be the same size. Otherwise we love them!
@@walnutfarmbees-brianHello! , thank you very much for the answer. I don't want many beehives, the maximum 20. I am a handyman but I have a hobby for bees. Now I only have 14. I want to see up close how the Slovenian model works, because I want to build it, if you are available, I want to come and see it, I live in Naples Florida, thank you
Unfortunately there is nothing to see this time of year, as we're in Pennsylvania, and our colonies are now ready for the winter (which we hope we get--it's fairly warm today).