Yes ... that's true ... but it does seem that we see a lot of first time posts asking for advice and then they drop off very quickly .. and not because of anyone replying with anything other than constructive advice. There have been lots and lots over the years and I did wonder ... so much enthusiasm in the first posts then just disappear ? Is it reality kicking in and they decide it's not for them or do they go on to become beekeepers ?
I built my first hive from old bed sluts and it costs me less than ten pounds. I did make a few mistakes in terms of be space but I am still using it:
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I wanted to avoid using framed hives as I have read it is better for pest control if they are allowed to build comb with a natural cell size...
It sounds like going foundationless in a framed hive will achieve what you want. There are a few threads on here about it.
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