Bees from Dadant frames to Langstroth

[Frenchie]

I need to purchase some local bees and have found a local supplier, but the nuc will be on Dadant brood frames (435 x 300) and I have Langstroth frames (448 x 232). So what is the easiest way to move bees and brood onto my frames. I could modify a Langstroth brood box to take the 6 Dadant frames and 4 Langstroth frames and sort everything out later.Has anybody a better idea.Thanks.

 

[JohnF]

Why not get a board same size as Lang and cut a hole the size of nuc. Then put Lang BB on top, when bees move up swap nuc to top with Q/E between

 

[nantmoel]

I personally would run the larger Dadant frames, depending on how prolific your queen will be, she will need a large brood box, save running two Langstroth brood boxes.

 

[madasafish]

I personally would run the larger Dadant frames, depending on how prolific your queen will be, she will need a large brood box, save running two Langstroth brood boxes.

Lang jumbo is 300 deep.

 

[Obee1]

Lang jumbo is 300 deep.

The OP states he's running 448 x 232 langstroths.

 

[Swarm]

There's no massive difference either way.

 

[Pantahan]

Frenchie, what did you end up doing? I'm looking to get bees in Normandy next year as well and am also running same size Langstroth.

 

[Frenchie]

I managed to find a company who would supply bees on langstroth frames. If you want the address pm me and I'll give you all the details.

 

[Poly Hive]

The board will work for any transfer. Makes it not an issue.

Oh and plus some patience.

PH