Several years ago I purchased an old barn (platform) scale at a farm
auction. I have used it since then to keep records of one hive in my yard.
The platform is big enough to accept the bottom board. I usually choose a
mid strength colony and use the daily readings to determine timing of honey
flows etc. Best day to day increase was 17 pounds. The scale cost $5 in
1975. Likely be more now.
Bob Darrell
Caedon Ontario Canada
80W 43,50'N