A andy_mac New Bee Joined May 26, 2020 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Location North-West Hive Type None Jul 16, 2022 #1 One of my hives swarmed last weekend. I reduced the number of queen cells today and wondered if it is a good idea to move one into a nuc to start another colony?
One of my hives swarmed last weekend. I reduced the number of queen cells today and wondered if it is a good idea to move one into a nuc to start another colony?
Ian123 Queen Bee *** Joined Jun 20, 2018 Messages 6,357 Reaction score 4,786 Location surrey Hive Type None Jul 16, 2022 #2 Yes if your intention is to make increase, make the nuc strong to allow flyers to return and make sure any brood is emerging/sealed.
Yes if your intention is to make increase, make the nuc strong to allow flyers to return and make sure any brood is emerging/sealed.
