Hive Number two

Beekeeping - Basics
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Hi, Putting together my second hive , ? how close can hives be to each other.

                           Thanks Mick.
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Mine are all touching on two sides or more:

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I set my second one up right next to the first

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I have my hives about 100mm apart, far enough that I can work on one hive without bumping the other and upsetting the second hive. But the gap can be wider if you want, the bees won’t care.
Cheers Mick

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Nice looking hives there, Mr.@Ropate . Wouldn’t that be a bit of an issue to open the side windows, and have a peep inside between the hives?

May I also ask what is the tray with the “MANN LAKE” logo on it?

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That is a slatted rack.

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Thanks! I like em… :sunglasses: and they are just far enough apart to look into both of them.

As @fffffred says, those are slatted racks to allow a little more room for the ladies.

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