Replacing old brood comb

[Stevo1977]

Hi folks,

One of my hives is a double BB setup, I need to change the comb in the bottom box, if I place a QE over the bottom BB then place a new BB (with frames and foundation) on top and then the third existing BB back on top of that with the Queen in would this work? Also currently this hive has two supers on should I remove them while I do this or can they be left on?

Thanks for any info in advance

 

[drex]

How strong is the colony. In which box is the majority of the brood? What is the state of the supers ?

 

[Heather]

Sounds a huge area to be giving them, and messy..
But if you want to continue with 2 BB I can see no other option. And yes, supers back with them..

 

[drex]

As Heather says, they will have a lot of space, which is why I ask how strong they are. Why are you putting the new box in between the existing broods.?