I have a follower board that came with my top bar hive. However, it doesn't fit snugly in my hive. There is definitely enough space for a bee to pass through on the sides. What will the bees do with this? Part of me doesn't care too much if they find their way to the other (empty) side of the hive. But will it be a problem for them to get back? Do I have to worry that they will propolize the side of the follower board to the hive? Should I attempt to close the gap with a bit of foam glued to the follower board or something like that? (No bees yet)
This is why I like Phil Chandler's top bar hive plans. You build the follower boards first and then place the sides of the top bar hive against the boards to determine the shape of the hive. That way the follower boards fit snugly.
Next TBH I hope to build by myself, but I sure would like to make all the parts of this one fit. Any suggestions?
This is why I like Phil Chandler's top bar hive plans. You build the follower boards first and then place the sides of the top bar hive against the boards to determine the shape of the hive. That way the follower boards fit snugly.
Next TBH I hope to build by myself, but I sure would like to make all the parts of this one fit. Any suggestions?