On Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:57:21 -0700, kwh <kellie@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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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
I'm a 70 year old beekeeper with much the same problems, but I go
about it another way. I keep a spare empty deep super handy and set in
on the upturned hive cover and transfer half of the frames into it, so
I can then lift the loaded deep super, do what I need to, and then
reassemble the hive as it was when I began.
After a few cranks at doing this, it goes prettyfast, the bees don't
pay much attention to what's going on, and my knees and back aren't
reminding me I'm no longer young while in bed at night.
It's a lot easier when you're wearing a full body bee suit and the
temperature is above 90F. That suit heats up pretty fast when you're
struggling with heavy weight.
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