Making Frames for the Poppleton (New Idea) Hive

[@gallowaylights]

Interesting frames... neat history 😊

[@southflbeekeepingwithrich]

I have done two inspections now, at 2 weeks and 4 weeks, and I am very impressed with how the bees has responded to them so far.

[@southflbeekeepingwithrich]

More history and observations in use to come. Stay tuned!

[@nickd5943]

Once again you got me to thinking. You gave the dimensions of 12”x12”. And I thought to myself “ that’s small”. So I measured a langstroth frame. It’s 1.1 sq.ft and yours is 1sq.ft. And on top of that, a different way to look at bee space. Thanks for sharing

[@Velacreations]

The square frame uses less materials in the hive construction, too, due to the more efficient shape for the same comb surface area.

[@southflbeekeepingwithrich]

So far, I believe the bees are finding this to be a more efficient shape as well. I like the pattern they are using to deposit brood and resources on the comb.