Hi Everyone,
Brother is going to build an observation hive for us to use at a few honey bee presentations here locally. Is there an optimum size, 1 frame, 2 frame, 3 frame, etc.. Should it be be build so the frames rest side by side as in a typical hive or should the frames (2 frames) be placed end to end? Side by side would give the girls a place to get out of the light but end to end would allow people to see both sides of each of two frames. I can't imagine the bees would be in there more than 3 hours and that would be a stretch. Probably closer to 2 hours. Other things to keep in mind or any added amenities to the OB hive? Ventilation comes to mind. Others? Thanks, Ted