EdNewman
House Bee
- Joined
- Sep 9, 2010
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- Location
- UK, Midlands
- Hive Type
- 14x12
- Number of Hives
- 5
OK, I'm ready for a 1001 opinions on this, but I have a few questions on splitting hive for increase (from one to two hives):
1. What is the consensus on letting the split re-queen themselves? Or should I be buying a queen in?
2. When should I do the split. My current set-up is a 14x12 bb with five frames with a good pattern of laying (all stages) and stores, 3 frames with just stores (capped and uncapped) and pollen and 2 frames of undrawn foundation. No super on yet, but I will add one at the end of the week if the weather holds.
Thanks in advance
Ed.
1. What is the consensus on letting the split re-queen themselves? Or should I be buying a queen in?
2. When should I do the split. My current set-up is a 14x12 bb with five frames with a good pattern of laying (all stages) and stores, 3 frames with just stores (capped and uncapped) and pollen and 2 frames of undrawn foundation. No super on yet, but I will add one at the end of the week if the weather holds.
Thanks in advance
Ed.