I have a really strong hive that seems like it is preparing for a swarm.
The signs:
1. I have maybe 6 queen ups and one is closed and near the top of the frame. The other queen cups are either right at the top of the frame or at the bottom. This has happened in a week.
2. The hive is full of nectar.
3. There are a lot of bees.
What I have done already:
1. A month ago I put a honey super on
2. Two weeks ago I swapped the hive bodies.
3. I have added empty frames only to have them filled up w/ nectar.
4. Today I put on another honey super.
What should I do next? Tomorrow I am getting a nuc. I can put some full frames of nectar in there and put empty frames in my strong hive. I could do a split. I have never done a split and I am nervous about it. I think I would do a walk away split by putting the frame with the closed queen cup and some other brood and nectar in an empty hive body.
Suggestions?
Thanks!
The signs:
1. I have maybe 6 queen ups and one is closed and near the top of the frame. The other queen cups are either right at the top of the frame or at the bottom. This has happened in a week.
2. The hive is full of nectar.
3. There are a lot of bees.
What I have done already:
1. A month ago I put a honey super on
2. Two weeks ago I swapped the hive bodies.
3. I have added empty frames only to have them filled up w/ nectar.
4. Today I put on another honey super.
What should I do next? Tomorrow I am getting a nuc. I can put some full frames of nectar in there and put empty frames in my strong hive. I could do a split. I have never done a split and I am nervous about it. I think I would do a walk away split by putting the frame with the closed queen cup and some other brood and nectar in an empty hive body.
Suggestions?
Thanks!