I have two hives that are spaced 3 ft apart and facing the same direction.
Both Hives were started from NUCs, installed 3 days apart. NUCs were bought from two different suppliers, but later found out the came from the same bee yard down south. So I assume the bee races are the same. They both were feed with the same method (top feeder). Both hives are painted. One hive has letter markings on the front to distinguish it from the other hive.
During today's inspection, one hive has filled two deeps already and needed a super added. The other hive barely has finished the first deep.
Any idea on what's going on? Do I have a drifting problem? Can I take one or two frames from the prosperous hive and put in the weak hive?
Thanks.
Ryan
Both Hives were started from NUCs, installed 3 days apart. NUCs were bought from two different suppliers, but later found out the came from the same bee yard down south. So I assume the bee races are the same. They both were feed with the same method (top feeder). Both hives are painted. One hive has letter markings on the front to distinguish it from the other hive.
During today's inspection, one hive has filled two deeps already and needed a super added. The other hive barely has finished the first deep.
Any idea on what's going on? Do I have a drifting problem? Can I take one or two frames from the prosperous hive and put in the weak hive?
Thanks.
Ryan