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I need some advise. I have a top bar hive that I need to move from one location to another (a few miles away)
I have a pick up truck to move it. Online I saw youtube videos that suggested you move...

Thank you very much, I will send him an e-mail.

I am looking to buy a package of honey bee in south west Michigan area, willing to have them shipped. But would prefer a local pick up. Need them as soon as possible. Thank you.

So for the foundationless frames which frames do you use?

What is the difference between a langstorth hive with Divided BB Frames, or with Grooved BB frames? Photos would be helpful if you can provide them.
Which do you prefer and why?

Thank you!

I installed my bees a little over a week ago, I opened them up today to discover that they are building the comb the wrong way...and in a diangle. They are building the comb the long ways rather then...

Thanks Bill for the speedy response. By several days do you mean 2-3? would 4-5 be pushing it? I don't know how long they've been packaged before coming to me, is the issue.

How long can bee stay in their shipping package? Is their anyway to extend that amount of time? (I'm just worried cus it's supposed to rain the day I get the package)

Thank you for the helpful tip on using smaller supers and such I'll keep that in mind.

I can lift a good amount of weight it's just that I am rather petite in size (under 5 ft) so it was...

How come the Langstroth is the standard what makes it so much better other then the more honey thing, or is that the only thing?

What makes the Langstroth easier to handle? Because the foundation...

I'm new to bee keeping, I just started my researching a few weeks ago and I still have so much to learn. I'm hoping to get bees this spring. I live in Michigan.

I am very interested in the Top...