Ailsaboat
New Bee
- Joined
- May 20, 2012
- Messages
- 40
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- Sheffield
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 2
Was just comparing the hive I built last year with my new(fully home made!) hive and its just starting to show its age.
Now, I don't mind the discoloration but it's a 'bees on a budget' hive so I'm not convinced it's of the best quality wood, so I think protecting the wood a little would be beneficial.
So, my question is, can I coat the outside of the hive with linseed oil with my ladies in residence? Or is that not advised.
Now, I don't mind the discoloration but it's a 'bees on a budget' hive so I'm not convinced it's of the best quality wood, so I think protecting the wood a little would be beneficial.
So, my question is, can I coat the outside of the hive with linseed oil with my ladies in residence? Or is that not advised.