I would pull the #1 and #9 frame out and put in foundation. This way the bees will use their wax abilities. Then when they start drawing the two end frames out, add a second brood box. Same with the...
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I would pull the #1 and #9 frame out and put in foundation. This way the bees will use their wax abilities. Then when they start drawing the two end frames out, add a second brood box. Same with the...
Thanks adam.
I have two really strong hives that I started this year. They filled out the 3 brood boxes and 3 supers each. When I extract the mostly capped frames and let the bees clean them out, what keeps the...
Welcome from Spring Hill. Where in mid TN
Don't add the supers until the brood boxes are drawn out. You might get pest problems if you leave too much space.
Since this is your first year, you shouldn't expect to get any honey off of the...