Bees and honey

[rowantk]

I love honey. Been considering some hives once I get some free cash. Has anyone seen these? They look awesome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_pj4cz2VJM

[David_JAFO]

hello,
to the NBCUK http://www.honeyflow.com/
Regards
David

[rowantk]

thanks

[shepherd]

awesome hive!

[Pootle]

I checked these out a while ago. I'm not convinced the honey would flow that well at British temperatures. especially with nectars which are prone to crystallisation. nice idea though.

[rowantk]

That's a very good point Pootle. And an expensive gamble if it doesn't flow. I suppose it depends on what the bees harvest also. The consistency of the honey is different with what plant they collect from I believe?

[Pootle]

Your right it does depend on the forage. honey made from ivy nectar , for example, will crystallise quite readily. especially at lower temps further north.
These flow hives are very new. It will be interesting to see reports after a full year of use in various situations. If they do work then it's a great way for people to produce honey without having to open the hive which means less disturbance for the bees. Unfortunately though with the prevalence of varroa and other diseases a colony that is not inspected and maintained has a very short life expectancy. so there's not really any such thing as hands off beekeeping like there used to be.

[rowantk]