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I want to take some of my frames in the lower brood boxes that have comb and use them in new hives. I was thinking of taking about 4 frames with comb from each of my existing hives and using them in my new hives.In this respect my old hives will have 6 of their original frames with comb and 4 new frames with foundation.My question is will this slow down the the progression and ultimately the production of honey in my older hives. I plan todo the same thing with my supers.
My new hives will have 4 of the older frames with comb, and 6 new frames with only foundation. The same applies to the new supers. Will this process ultimately produce honey in the first year in contrast to starting with all new frames and no comb? I have taken a couple of frames but never 4. I would appreciate any suggestions or comments.
Thanks
My new hives will have 4 of the older frames with comb, and 6 new frames with only foundation. The same applies to the new supers. Will this process ultimately produce honey in the first year in contrast to starting with all new frames and no comb? I have taken a couple of frames but never 4. I would appreciate any suggestions or comments.
Thanks