I am interested in adding an observation hive this year and I really liked the concept of the Betterbee large observation hive (not enough of a wood worker to build it myself - lame, I know).
https://www.betterbee.com/educational-tools/oh2-observation-hive.asp
My question for the forum: Betterbee customer service told me by email that this hive accommodates five deeps only and (unlike the smaller one which fits 2 deeps or 3 mediums) for mediums I would have to accept gaps between frames. I wondered whether it would be an easy woodworking task to simply add the lips for mediums - but wasn't sure exactly how the frames are held up and if I am mistaken.
Betterbee customer service told me that they need to check with their "Amish supplier" about this and that it could take weeks to hear back from them. Speaking of lame...
Is this an easy change as I suspect?
Appreciate any insights - thanks.
https://www.betterbee.com/educational-tools/oh2-observation-hive.asp
My question for the forum: Betterbee customer service told me by email that this hive accommodates five deeps only and (unlike the smaller one which fits 2 deeps or 3 mediums) for mediums I would have to accept gaps between frames. I wondered whether it would be an easy woodworking task to simply add the lips for mediums - but wasn't sure exactly how the frames are held up and if I am mistaken.
Betterbee customer service told me that they need to check with their "Amish supplier" about this and that it could take weeks to hear back from them. Speaking of lame...
Is this an easy change as I suspect?
Appreciate any insights - thanks.