Creating a nucleus for overwintering

[RogerJ]

More out of interest than anything (rather than actually doing it - as a newbie with a relatively new hive I'm assuming it may be a step too far this year) I've been looking to see what is involved in creating a nucleus for overwintering to increase colonies. I can't find a good description of the process that relate to the UK - in particular the timing of the various steps and when to start the process.

Any pointers as to where I can look for such information would be appreciated - I've searched the forum and can't find a succinct answer (perhaps that is telling me there is no such thing....).

 

[alldigging]

http://barnsleybeekeepers.org.uk/nuclei.html

and
http://www.wbka.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Beekeeping-Making-Increase-WAG.pdf

For some light reading.

Then consider the timescales (without buying in a queen) of when a new queen made by your bees would start laying.

 

[RogerJ]

Thank you