I could use some help. I am going into my second year and am still fascinated by honey bees. I plan on expanding my hives from 3 to 7. My brother who also finds them interesting but won't admit he wants 2 hives.
More to the point. My 66 year old father would like his own beehive as well. I would like to get him a horizontal beehive to help him with lifting. Books I have read say yes horizontals are great. People I have talked to in Wisconsin say that horizontals are silly because we live in Wisconsin. Recent temperatures would seem to indicate that things may be severe for a horizontal. My langstroths have survived so far. I don't mean to create a debate but are horizontals ok in milwaukee, wi?
More to the point. My 66 year old father would like his own beehive as well. I would like to get him a horizontal beehive to help him with lifting. Books I have read say yes horizontals are great. People I have talked to in Wisconsin say that horizontals are silly because we live in Wisconsin. Recent temperatures would seem to indicate that things may be severe for a horizontal. My langstroths have survived so far. I don't mean to create a debate but are horizontals ok in milwaukee, wi?