My hive is exploding in population with the clover nectar flow right now, and I added a second brood box with plastic foundation. I thought they were well waxed but the bees quickly started making weird cross comb on a few. I pulled it off today to remove the cross comb and rewax the cells.
My goal is to have them expand into 2 brood boxes so I can split them and have 2 hives going into winter. Do you think I should just put the 10 empty frames all above the first brood box (which has all drawn comb) or checkboard some with the brood comb from below? Also, when should I go back into the hive to do this? I know you're not supposed to disturb the hive more than once a week, but they definetely need the extra space. Thanks for the help!
My goal is to have them expand into 2 brood boxes so I can split them and have 2 hives going into winter. Do you think I should just put the 10 empty frames all above the first brood box (which has all drawn comb) or checkboard some with the brood comb from below? Also, when should I go back into the hive to do this? I know you're not supposed to disturb the hive more than once a week, but they definetely need the extra space. Thanks for the help!