Finished Observation Hive

[tshnc01]

I just finished my observation hive - THANKS Michael Bush for the inspiration to build one at the Northeast Treatment Free Beekeeping Conference.  The hive is installed on my porch railing with the entrance facing away from the porch.  The inside of the hive rotates 360 degrees so you can look at either side.  I will put some bees in next spring.

...Tim

[Robo]

Tim,

Very nice, I like the key lock..

Now I hope you have a nice rocking chair on that porch, or you may want to ask for one for Christmas :-D

[tshnc01]

Thanks Rob....Yep, with twin 6 year olds I definitely wanted the locks :)

As for the rocking chair, check - I definitely have that, and I just finished my first batch of homebrew beer so now I have something to drink while I watch ...

...Tim

[Kathyp]

Yep, with twin 6 year olds I definitely wanted the locks

i would think that would be like the electric fence.  a self training exercise?  :evil:

nice job.  can't wait for the pics with bees.

[tshnc01]

i would think that would be like the electric fence.  a self training exercise? 

Kathy, the problem is that they are already afraid of the bees so I am trying to go the extra mile to make them less afraid... :)

[HAB]

I prroject to Bee proud of indeed! X:X X:X X:X

[hardwood]

Looks like a good job! I bet you'll be replacing that rocker with a hammock pretty soon too! X:X

Scott

[Yappy]

Look very cool.
Good idea about teaching the "not to sure about bees"  persons too!
... Rob :-D

[tshnc01]

Thanks everyone....

[Highlandsfreedom]

Thats so nice that now you need to take a trip up here to Denver and help me build one....... and swap homebrew.......