Thanks this was great. Just in the process of moving the hive back to the original site in my backyard after fence replaced. Used a hand trolley to save lifting as doing it all solo. As you say the hive lock strapping while not absolutely essential makes it a lot easier.
thank you for this video. i have to move a very strong hive 3 deep located in WA this weekend. I would have made such a mess of it if i hadn't seen this. 🙌
Thanks for sharing. I need to relocate some hives as they taking over the backyard but they too heavy for me. I will try and strap down and use a trolley.
Can a dolly be used to move hives 300 feet after a trip to the destination? Or would the tilt of the dolly be bad while going over terrain? I'll use a dolly with pneumatic (air-filled) tires.
Hi very informative - I’m moving 2 hives about 10 … but down a hill . It’s difficult to move 1 m each time as terrain is difficult- any recommendations?
It would have been helpful to see what "chalk" or "chuck" you were placing between the frames. Pieces of wood? They'd have to be the perfect size, otherwise wouldn't they fall down in the bouncing of the truck and land on the bottom of the hive?
hey mate i just rehomed a feral hive in a cardboard box from my neighbours drive. i placed the available comb inside the box, would i need to let them clean up before i lock the frames in place. just worried it will all turn to pulp
Is it fine to move my hive at night 30meters with a closed entrance and re open it with grass infront? I've caught a swarm in my hive which I placed on my verandah and need to relocate it.
Instead of moving bees at night why not block them off at night and shift them first thing in the morning so you are not working in the dark? That's assuming it's not hot during the day.
It's best not to move bees at night unless you are experienced. Also don't move them more than about a metre at a time because you will disorientate them. Moving them 5km away will force them into learn the position of their new home with orientation. If you must move the hive 15m away, try moving them 5km or more away first. Then after a couple of weeks, take them to the place you want to settle them in to. You can also observe ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7tgl8hduX8I.html
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