Hello everyone, this is my first post, so go easy on me!
I've been out of beekeeping for quite some time, but would like to return to the art of keeping bees now that I've hit my 40th... it's good for the soul, and much cheaper than therapy! As a former Lang beekeeper, I would like to use standard Lang frames, but this time around I want to experiment with horizontal hives, as they're probably much easier on the back! My father and I are going to build a HH using Michael Bush's specs of 30 to 33 medium frames, with these measurements: 48" x 19 7/8" x 10" (the extra inch at the bottom will give me some play room). So, I'd like to know if anyone out there is currently using a horizontal hive, and if so, how is it going? Can you please post some pics, I'd really appreciate it! Also, I'm not sure of whether to use top or bottom entrances, how to build those entrances, and I'm still undecided on solid floor vs. screened floor for varroa... please help! I'm really feeling like a lost Bob Villa here! Thanks everyone...