❸ Rooftop hive: First inspection in 7 years!

S03E26 Helping a new beekeeper take over a hive that has not been managed in 7 years! I was expecting the worst but we got a very pleasant surprise. The hive bodies were rotten and had collapsed partially into the bottom board. The bees were using an entrance where the hive rotted and broke open. I've limited cutting stuff out to share with the beekeeper!

Below are some of the things that I've purchased from Amazon that's helped me on my beekeeping journey.
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