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Have an opportunity to start a split with a new mated queen, but I wonder if it's too late in the season. Is there a rule of thumb about this?
:lpf:treat it like a pet.
Probably not an uncommon sentiment, were we to have a spousal survey on here.My wife thought I had lost my mind![]()
Can you provide additional information on the donor hive. What you will be starting the split with, as far as drawn comb and brood, and what will you leave with the donor hive?Have an opportunity to start a split with a new mated queen,
Well, I have a few hives I can draw from. I've never taken honey, so I should be able to spare some.Can you provide additional information on the donor hive. What you will be starting the split with, as far as drawn comb and brood, and what will you leave with the donor hive?
Feeding is great, but depending on the resources you have for both, they will still need sufficient time to build up and prepare for winter.