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Offline Zweefer

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Ulster Observation Hive
« on: July 24, 2016, 09:03:41 pm »
I am hoping to build an Ulster observation hive this week...
anyone have any good plans, or should i just wing it?
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Re: Ulster Observation Hive
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2016, 11:52:50 pm »
Ask Robo, he might have plans.
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Re: Ulster Observation Hive
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2016, 08:55:23 am »
Papa keith build one and worked up a set of plans they can be found back on beekeeping forums. Here is a link.
http://www.beekeepingforums.com/threads/8111-Ulster-Observation-Hive?highlight=Ulster+Observation+Hive

You need to modify the length or add a build out block to support the displayed frame. it is all discussed in that thread. Good luck with it.
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Re: Ulster Observation Hive
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2016, 12:15:13 pm »
Yeah I couldn't see the forest through the trees on that one.   :eusa_doh:

Like apis said, as long as you build out the top supports so that they can actually hold a frame you should be OK using what I drew up.
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Re: Ulster Observation Hive
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2016, 10:57:34 am »
No plans, I just winged it.




Just make sure you give them plenty of ventilation.  Mine has a full bottom screen and 4 1" vent holes in the top.  If you have questions or want better pictures, just let me know.
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Re: Ulster Observation Hive
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2016, 08:28:14 pm »
Sorry to Necro a thread, but.. DANG that looks NICE Robo!!!  Well done!
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