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hiving multiple packages at the same time

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It's probably helpful (if you have the time)to do them one at a time and let them settle in a little before you do the next. All of those hives fanning nasanov at the same time sometimes confuses them. You often end up with a couple of strong hives and a lot of weak ones starting off.
 
I can't say there's a specific amount of time. But bascially they start fanning nasanov a lot and let up as time goes on. Any amount of time helps. One every day would be impratical. I'm just saying if you have the time and it's pratical it will help some to wait between hives.