I am new to beekeeping, I purchased two packages April 5 and installed them in 10 frame deeps , They have just filled 7 out of 10 frames, two frames are removed for a feeder. I am about to add the second deep for them. I am happy with their progress given we have had a late and cool spring.
My Question is , I live in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia Canada, a mild climate by Canadian standards, The packages are from New Zealand with new queens, and as I said they seem to be doing well but local produced queens are coming available . Would a person be smart to requeen now with a local queen from genetics that have proven to survive our winters? Or will the Ladies from down under be a good bet to adapt?
Opinions or experiences would be appreciated.
My Question is , I live in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia Canada, a mild climate by Canadian standards, The packages are from New Zealand with new queens, and as I said they seem to be doing well but local produced queens are coming available . Would a person be smart to requeen now with a local queen from genetics that have proven to survive our winters? Or will the Ladies from down under be a good bet to adapt?
Opinions or experiences would be appreciated.