Top-bar Hive Materials

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Almost any building material can be used to create top-bar hives, and many have been tested by top-bar beekeepers.

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Bees managed in top-bar hives are allowed to do what their natural instincts direct, not what we want them to do. Top-bar bees are healthier and happier.

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1	Wooden Boards for Top-bar Hive Construction
2	Pros and Cons of Plywood for Hive Construction
3	Weight Considerations for Hive Materials