Yes, but sometimes they're difficult to come by when the timing is
right! And unfortunately, I'm unaware of any keepers close by.
I was thinking I could maybe rig a set of rollers on a frame the same
height as the top body to be able to slide it off, but this is going
to take some thought and sturdy construction I'd imagine.
So far I've been lucky enough not to drop a body/super or frame - I've
been told that if/when I do it will surely be memorable as it sounds
you discovered : )
On Aug 7, 5:34 pm, Len <lenc...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Or a guy?
> Or note the hight relative to yours, and accomodate, while keeping it
> off the ground. There really is nothing, except a huff and a puff and
> a pull. Make sure you've a place to put them quickly after they're in
> the air. I know that GENTLE is a keen way to keep them, and I learned
> that by thunking like a lunk.
> Good luck and invite another bee buddy over.
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> >Kellie - have you considered using shallow supers instead?
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> >"kwh" <kel...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >news:1186527441.102574.314110@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> 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
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