I got my first hive in May. I noticed that 70% of the frames in the hive body had been drawn out, so I added another deep hoping that this would complete my brood chambers. So far I am seeing about 90% of the frames with brood and about 10% capped honey..... This seems right to me, but maybe I am wrong.
I have noticed that they have been drawing out the frames in the second box, but not as fast as I would like. I am wondering if I have added the second deep box too soon. I am reading that most use a medium box as their second, did I make a mistake with using the deep?
How do i increase the production in the second hive?
Any help would be appreciated.
I have noticed that they have been drawing out the frames in the second box, but not as fast as I would like. I am wondering if I have added the second deep box too soon. I am reading that most use a medium box as their second, did I make a mistake with using the deep?
How do i increase the production in the second hive?
Any help would be appreciated.