Hived Swarm on the shed. How, when to move it?

[Tigger]

Hi, my tribe,

A swarm on the roof of the shed obliged this evening and went into the brood box I put up there.

I then put a floor and QX beneath it.

I'll feed syrup tomorrow morning (in rapid feeder).

Question is how and when to move them to a better location.

Thanks.

J

 

[Erichalfbee]

Don’t feed and move them tonight.

 

[Murox]

ASAP. Strap it up tight and phone a friend, or two.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

I'll feed syrup tomorrow morning (in rapid feeder).

I wouldn't

Question is how and when to move them to a better location.

move ASAP (ie, immediately) just close it, strap it up, then move

 

[madasafish]

Have not had time to reorientate so move now..

 

[Erichalfbee]

There you are @Tigger
four beekeepers agreeing!

 

[Tigger]

Thanks you folks, Fantastic.

I've moved them.

But why no feed?

I understood syrup would help with drawing comb so Q can lay.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

you want them to use what stores they brought with them first so that any pathogens they may have brought with them get locked into the freshly drawn wax, so give them a day or two then feed

 

[Tigger]

Thank you so much.