Re: Helpful tips on lifting hive bodies?

On Aug 7, 6:57 pm, kwh <kel...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I'm just wondering if anyone has helpful hints on how to lift/move
> hive bodies for inspection purposes?
> I'm a relatively strong female (used to lifting 50 lbs) but now with
> the bodies full of honey and bees I guess they're probably 60-80 lbs
> which is quite a challenge - particularly since I'm trying not to
> disturb/drop/crush any bees.  Thought maybe someone has a contraption
> or method suggestion?
> I was considering attaching some handles to the outside to help as my
> hive bodies just have a shallow hand-hold - thoughts?
> Thanks!
> KBee/Kellie

If your hive body is 60-80 lbs and full hive bod is about 90lb it is
pretty much full of honey.  That means honey flow is on or over and
there should not really be a reason for an inspection.  The only thing
you want to do now is to remove honey and you can accomplish this by
removing frame by frame.  Than just shake bees off.  That should be
easy enough.  Good luck.