I have just purchased a NUC with new queen.
I have a single hive that survived the winter, however it no longer has a queen. There are some cells (less than 2 dozen) with brood from laying workers.
Can I combine these two hives?
Advantage is I would have more bees. But risks may include the old hive killing the new queen. Plus other factors?
Thanks,
michael
I have a single hive that survived the winter, however it no longer has a queen. There are some cells (less than 2 dozen) with brood from laying workers.
Can I combine these two hives?
Advantage is I would have more bees. But risks may include the old hive killing the new queen. Plus other factors?
Thanks,
michael