[The Dregs]

We just bought a ten frame deep beginner hive and we are awaiting our first nuc delivery. I have a couple questions that i havent found answers for yet.

1) my hive has a solid top and bottom board. Would it be a good idea to cut or drill in ventilation holes and then screen them over in either the top or botton? Or both? I live in north Georgia and the hive will mostly be in the shade.

2) the fellow who sold us the hive said we just need to add a honey super and get to harvesting, but every hive i see starts with at least two deep frames before they add the honey super. Should I do that instead?

3) i also see everyone saying that you should start with more than one hive, but everyone is sold out of bees an i can't really afford another setup right now anyway. I do, however, want to try making my own top bar hive. If i did is it possible to add bees later on in Spring or early summer? Does anyine sell them during this time?

Sorry for the weird grammar, I'm posting from my cell phone

 

[The Dregs]

A swarn trap sounds awesome! I am going to go check out that forum right now! Thanks!

Thanks to you all for the quick info. You guys set me on the right track for sure.

 

[The Dregs]

Unfortunately, I kind of HAVE to put it in the shade. My entire lots is covered by tulip poplar, oak, and mulberry trees. The only full sun parts are close to the street (where there is a kid's bus stop), and next to my front door. I don't think either of those is a good idea.

And now I read from Mr Bush up there that I don't need a second deep for brood, that I can just put the honey super right on? I am so confused.