WoodlandRob
New Bee
Sorry for the rubbish title.
I collected a large swarm a few days ago and put them in a 14x12. They have drawn lots of it out already. Very busy bees!
As a beginner, I want to build comb so I can build my hives, so I'm thinking of putting another 14x12 on top and getting them to draw it out. Then I have frames to make up (say) a couple of hives next year. Does this sound like a plan?
If so, what do I do over winter? Take one box off and store it? How do I get the frames emptied and ready to store? If full of honey, do a basic/extractorless/non-frame cutting type extraction, let the bees finish the job then store?
Many thanks for any help
I collected a large swarm a few days ago and put them in a 14x12. They have drawn lots of it out already. Very busy bees!
As a beginner, I want to build comb so I can build my hives, so I'm thinking of putting another 14x12 on top and getting them to draw it out. Then I have frames to make up (say) a couple of hives next year. Does this sound like a plan?
If so, what do I do over winter? Take one box off and store it? How do I get the frames emptied and ready to store? If full of honey, do a basic/extractorless/non-frame cutting type extraction, let the bees finish the job then store?
Many thanks for any help