Hi all,
I started 3 packages on April 6, 2014 in 8 frame mediums. Maryland has had great weather this week for them to get started but after today is expecting nights close to freezing and days only to 50 degrees F. The hives have mason jar feeders over the inner covers with insulation around the jars. I am considering putting in follower boards with insulation on the north side to compact them more to prevent chilled brood and then move them back and out as the hives develop.
Would this be advised?
Thanks,
Debbie
I started 3 packages on April 6, 2014 in 8 frame mediums. Maryland has had great weather this week for them to get started but after today is expecting nights close to freezing and days only to 50 degrees F. The hives have mason jar feeders over the inner covers with insulation around the jars. I am considering putting in follower boards with insulation on the north side to compact them more to prevent chilled brood and then move them back and out as the hives develop.
Would this be advised?
Thanks,
Debbie