I got an email to do a semi cut out (i guess the panel unscrews so no cutting). It is supposedly pretty big and i haven't done a cut out before and would love a bit of help. I'm new and this is a great opportunity to get bees to start my hive.
Looks like you've got a heck of a hive there!well I decided to wait for Cottonwood's help.. the guys at the warehouse that were driving the forklift weren't protected so when i opened the panel and it got buzzy they were not able to move me around as much as i'd have liked.
pretty big hive with lots of activity. i button the panel back up until next week.
edit: also, is a good idea to rubberband them in at the orientation they are in the hive? like don't turn the brood sideways. i'd guess honey and empty could go either way.
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