Hi all. Just wondering which way people orientate their frames. Parallel or perpendicular to the opening? Cheers
In the flow hive they only go one way, which is perpendicular to the opening.
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From what I understand, perpendicular is standard practice. There was some discussion on the subject not long after this forum started. My traditional frames are all perpendicular.
Does anyone do different with a warre hive?
It makes no difference but people have their favourite ways. Traditionally ‘warm’ is parallel to the front and ‘cold’ is perpendicular, but I don’t think it makes any difference to the bees.
It might be more important to the beekeeper as our hands get used to inspecting the hive depending on its orientation.