chris spray Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 In a bit of a quandry. Have sited my beehaus in my "little wood" - under 3 oak trees. Reading the manual says avoid this...... anyone know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I don't know what the beehaus manual says, but general advice is not to put hives in a place where trees will drip on them, or where they will be too damp or shady. My hive is in a corner between a hedge and a 10' wall and underneath a birch tree ... my bees don't seem to mind, and I've got a good crop of honey on this year. If the site is good in other respects, e.g. access, security and so on, I wouldn't worry too much. There's no such thing as a perfect site, if it turns out not to be good then you can move them later as long as you do it in small stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieldgateB Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 thanks very much Olly. So far so good - they are flying. first inspection today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
