This is to be my first season as a beekeeper. I had ordered a nuc from an apiary in NH back in February and was just notified two days ago that they won't be able to fulfill my order now. Ugh . Fortunately I'm going to be able to get my hands on a package from Georgia Memorial Day weekend but I really had my heart set on getting a hive that had a good chance of overwintering. I live in New England so winters can be harsh. I'm thinking about requeening the hive I get with a northern bred queen from Full Bloom Apiaries. At this point though I won't get the queen until at least two weeks after my package arrives.
Would you advise requeening with a northern queen and if so when should I requeen? As soon as possible or should I wait until the fall?
Thanks for any advice!
Would you advise requeening with a northern queen and if so when should I requeen? As soon as possible or should I wait until the fall?
Thanks for any advice!