sjt
House Bee
- Joined
- May 15, 2011
- Messages
- 143
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- Location
- East Sussex
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 5 at two out apiaries
I'm new to beekeeping this year. My May swarm is doing really well but they have masses of capped honey in the brood frames and are now storing nectar in 5 frames in the super, none capped as yet. (5 frames brood, 4 frames 70% brood 30% capped honey, 2 frames pollen and capped honey)
Is there a way of encouraging them to move the capped honey 'upstairs'? I've heard some mention of bruising the capped honey, how do you do this and does it work?
I want to keep them happy not stressed so maybe it's best to leave well alone! Any ideas?
Is there a way of encouraging them to move the capped honey 'upstairs'? I've heard some mention of bruising the capped honey, how do you do this and does it work?
I want to keep them happy not stressed so maybe it's best to leave well alone! Any ideas?