Has anyone seen this style of hive?

Discussion in 'Top Bar & other Alternative Hives' started by Eddy Honey, Jan 28, 2012.

  1. Jan 28, 2012 #1
    Eddy Honey

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  3. Jan 28, 2012 #2
    pturley

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    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.
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2012 #3
    G3farms

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    Not sure but I think those are called "national" hives, popular in the UK.
     
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  6. Jan 31, 2012 #4
    Barbarian

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    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 !
     
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    Zulu

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    Tanzanian Top Bar hive can accept deep frames, looks like this may be one
     
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    Jim 134

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    :amen:


    Juat look at a UK beekeeping supply catlog


    BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)
     
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  10. Mar 27, 2012 #8
    Eddy Honey

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    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
     
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  11. Apr 15, 2012 #9
    beewitched

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    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
     
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  12. Apr 15, 2012 #10
    Barbarian

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    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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  13. Apr 15, 2012 #11
    beewitched

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    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!
     
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  14. Apr 16, 2012 #12
    Barbarian

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    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.
     
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  15. Jan 17, 2013 #13
    JUDELT

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    yes, go to the site for GAIA bees. it's a GOLDEN hive. i read about them.
     
    JUDELT, Jan 17, 2013
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