ryan_220
New Bee
- Joined
- May 14, 2009
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- Location
- Kidderminster Worcestershire
- Hive Type
- WBC
- Number of Hives
- 2 + nuc
When is it best to switch over to 14x12. Is there a best time in the year to do this ?
When the colony is strong enough and there is a break in the nectar flow in your area for me that's now and I have two colonies which need it done as the combs are dark and look bad.
I prefer a full shock swarm to new frames and I accept the hit on that colony but most people opt for a bailey change.
If you have a strong colony, you could put a 14x12 under your current brood box, with a QX between the two, make sure she is in the bottom 14x12 and she will gradually lay it up as they draw it out and you can take the top brood box away when the brood has hatched or make a split from it.
If you have a strong colony, you could put a 14x12 under your current brood box, with a QX between the two, make sure she is in the bottom 14x12 and she will gradually lay it up as they draw it out and you can take the top brood box away when the brood has hatched or make a split from it.
Could i just leave the lifts off or maybe just leave one missing for 4-5 weeks or would rain get in even with the roof on and most the lifts ?
If you have a strong colony, you could put a 14x12 under your current brood box, with a QX between the two, make sure she is in the bottom 14x12 and she will gradually lay it up as they draw it out and you can take the top brood box away when the brood has hatched or make a split from it.
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