- Joined
- May 29, 2020
- Messages
- 56
- Reaction score
- 3
- Location
- Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 5
Planning to replace brood comb - 30% a year - what is the best time of year and the best way?
Presuming early spring when little brood in the hive. Position frames to be replaced towards the outside of the box so that they are not laid in and then switch out for new foundation. Given that my colonies were purchased as nucs this year and I (rightly or wrongly) placed the nuc frames two frames back from the front, then my oldest frames are near the centre so I need to somehow move them toward the outside without splitting the brood.
Best times of year and correct steps to follow would be much appreciated!
Presuming early spring when little brood in the hive. Position frames to be replaced towards the outside of the box so that they are not laid in and then switch out for new foundation. Given that my colonies were purchased as nucs this year and I (rightly or wrongly) placed the nuc frames two frames back from the front, then my oldest frames are near the centre so I need to somehow move them toward the outside without splitting the brood.
Best times of year and correct steps to follow would be much appreciated!