Only have use of 1 hand

[user 18806]

Due to concrete being stronger than my bones and fingernails, I only have use of my non dominant hand for around 3 weeks.
So question is, how do I check hives with 1 hand?
Don't want to injure any bees, but want to make sure all is ok with them.
I can watch the activities outside the hive, but do I need to check internally, or do I just hope until I can safely (for the bees) open up the hives?

 

[gmonag]

You need one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beekeepi...413652&hash=item20dc3db938:g:BcwAAOxyXDhSoLNq

 

[user 18806]

You need one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Beekeepi...413652&hash=item20dc3db938:g:BcwAAOxyXDhSoLNq

Ordered, thankyou

 

[linoleum bonypart]

Your bees will survive for 3 weeks without being checked I'm sure... I will probably only check once more before winter anyhoo

 

[enrico]

Ask yourself what you are checking for and do you need to do it or are younonly checking for your own peace of mind!
They will be fine!
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[drex]

Mine will get one more check primarily a disease inspection, but also for stores, before closing up for winter

 

[madasafish]

A frame stand to place a frame on - so you can view in comfort - is a great help..(for those with two hands as well as those with only one)

 

[user 18806]

A frame stand to place a frame on - so you can view in comfort - is a great help..(for those with two hands as well as those with only one)

I had seen those used on some you tube vids and thought that they looked like a good idea. And now I know what they are called.

 

[user 18806]

Ask yourself what you are checking for and do you need to do it or are younonly checking for your own peace of mind!
They will be fine!
E

Had only read to check every week/10 days. Not read where it said not to, other than winter. Only checking them to see if any obvious signs of problems, but will leave them a bit and keep watching from outside

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Had only read to check every week/10 days. Not read where it said not to, other than winter. Only checking them to see if any obvious signs of problems, but will leave them a bit and keep watching from outside

Only hives I've been checking regularly sice July are the teaching ones at the training apiary.