I've had two hives of bees now for a little over a month. They are doing great. I've got 8 frames and a feeder in each hive. They started with blank foundation, and they have each filled out probably 60 to 70% with comb so far. They still have some room to expand.
At what point should I consider adding a second brood chamber? Wait until they are busting at the seams, or add it before they have even filled out the original box?
Any opinions about putting the new chamber with blank foundation on top or bottom? I was considering doing one hive with the new box on the top, and the second with the box on the bottom just to see how they respond.
While I doubt there is a wrong answer, what is most beneficial?
At what point should I consider adding a second brood chamber? Wait until they are busting at the seams, or add it before they have even filled out the original box?
Any opinions about putting the new chamber with blank foundation on top or bottom? I was considering doing one hive with the new box on the top, and the second with the box on the bottom just to see how they respond.
While I doubt there is a wrong answer, what is most beneficial?