Requeening now by a beginner.....

[simonforeman]

So question is it advisable for a first year beginner like myself to requeen a couple of hives at this time of year?

I have a couple of hives that were originally swarms from this year but the queens were not marked so do not know how old they are.... I would like to requeen then I go into next year with 4 hives with this year's queens and will start my second year in hopefully a good position.

If the answer is yes what's the best way to do this? I can make a couple of nucs up if not too late and do the newspaper method. What do you guys think?

Just to add both hives are wall to wall brood except the 2 outside frames.

 

[madasafish]

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Just to add both hives are wall to wall brood except the 2 outside frames.

That is your answer. No evident need to do anything.

 

[Millet]

As per fish man .. leave them be and if they turn out to be angry Re Queen them next year.

 

[Swarm]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[simonforeman]

Thanks for the replies.. I will leave them be and see what next year brings....

 

[Beefriendly]

Thanks for the replies.. I will leave them be and see what next year brings....

Just don't forget to treat them for varroa and make sure they have enough stores for the winter.

 

[For want of a better word]

Just don't forget to treat them for varroa and make sure they have enough stores for the winter.

And wrap them up in a nice comfy cosie

Portents of a long miserable winter ( No mention of Brexit or another General Election or the night of the long knifes!) cold and wet.

Nos da