Peebels
New Bee
- Joined
- Sep 23, 2009
- Messages
- 68
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- Location
- North Chesire/South Manchester
- Hive Type
- 14x12
- Number of Hives
- 3
Hi all
I wanted to canvas some opinions on what different people would do in my current situation!
Early yesterday morning on of my hives (superbee) swarmed and i have been able to retrieve it. It is currently in temporary hive (temp because its not the same quality as the others and would not be good for winter weather). The hive it has swarmed from (we think) is still appears very strong, hence why we only think. Another local BK thinks its hive 2 (to give it a label) because of the presence of drones around this one.
So given my location, situation and the factors below, what would you do? I may even consider buying in either a nuc box or poly hive if need be?
few other points -
- i currently have three hives on site and cant really keep more on a perm basis
- all three hives are national deep brood.
- the swarm is currently on new combs.
- i have limited experience so don't make it too technical
If i united with the old colony, should i remove the new queen? Im guessing its getting a little late for mating?
Thanks all in advance....
P
I wanted to canvas some opinions on what different people would do in my current situation!
Early yesterday morning on of my hives (superbee) swarmed and i have been able to retrieve it. It is currently in temporary hive (temp because its not the same quality as the others and would not be good for winter weather). The hive it has swarmed from (we think) is still appears very strong, hence why we only think. Another local BK thinks its hive 2 (to give it a label) because of the presence of drones around this one.
So given my location, situation and the factors below, what would you do? I may even consider buying in either a nuc box or poly hive if need be?
few other points -
- i currently have three hives on site and cant really keep more on a perm basis
- all three hives are national deep brood.
- the swarm is currently on new combs.
- i have limited experience so don't make it too technical
If i united with the old colony, should i remove the new queen? Im guessing its getting a little late for mating?
Thanks all in advance....
P