[Eddy Honey]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJAQZ-iA ... re=related

 

[pturley]

Looks like it is managed just like a top-bar hive, w/follower boards etc.

Technically, it is the same just the bars have a frame to support the sides and bottom of the comb.

 

[G3farms]

Not sure but I think those are called "national" hives, popular in the UK.

 

[Barbarian]

Sorry but I don't think I will get one of these hives.

This is not a UK National hive. I don't know what it is. For years we have had several types of hive available. In recent years even more hives have been designed and offered for sale.

If I can't sleep, instead of counting sheep I could try thinking of all the different hive types available. Trouble is this would lead to a NIGHTMARE !

 

[Zulu]

Tanzanian Top Bar hive can accept deep frames, looks like this may be one

 

[Barry Tolson]

Here is the website for those hives. Looks like the fellow is in California.
http://76.12.155.86/~gaiabees/?page_id=2

 

[Jim 134]

Sorry but I don't think I will get one of these hives.

This is not a UK National hive. I don't know what it is. For years we have had several types of hive available. In recent years even more hives have been designed and offered for sale.

If I can't sleep, instead of counting sheep I could try thinking of all the different hive types available. Trouble is this would lead to a NIGHTMARE !

:amen:


Juat look at a UK beekeeping supply catlog


BEE HAPPY Jim 134

 

[Eddy Honey]

There's no need to apologize. The post read "Has anyone seen this style of hive" not "hurry up and get this style of hive so you can count sheep more efficiently" lol

 

[beewitched]

It looks like it could be a Dartington Long Deep hive. I don't know much about them. I was looking at different types of hives. Here is a link :

http://www.dartingtonhives.co.uk/

There was an auction of one of them on a uk site. It didn't have the telescoping cover on it, (has ornamental one) but you can see what it comes with.

http://www.bid4bees.co.uk/auction.asp?id=1316&name=Dartington-Long-deep-Hive

I also found this catalog site. Uk based, I believe. It has many types of hives.

http://www.beekeeping.co.uk/category/bee-hives

 

[Barbarian]

Sorry, it's not a Dartington. The Dartington Long hive uses Hoffman Deep National (14 x 12) frames which have 1.5 inch lugs.

A few years ago, I saw a working Dartington during an association visit to a member's apiary. I don't think the members attending were likely to rush out and get one.

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[beewitched]

I wasn't sure. That's why I said "could be". It was interesting to look at some of the other types of hives that are available though. I had no idea there were so many options!

 

[Barbarian]

For interest, maybe someone could post a link to a "Catenary" hive. I know of this type of hive. I have never seen one. I believe one has languished for several years unused at my association apiary.

 

[JUDELT]

yes, go to the site for GAIA bees. it's a GOLDEN hive. i read about them.