Which season to start a new hive?

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Discussion Starter · #1 · Jan 28, 2010

I’m planning to start very soon, but was wondering if there is a preferred (best) season to do so. I’m thinking that starting at the beginning of spring or summer should be the best time of the year, when one is lacking experiance. Is this correct?

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#2 · Jan 28, 2010

At the start of natural pollen and nectar sources.

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#3 · Jan 28, 2010

as early in spring as you can.As far as ordering bees soon as you can for avaibility purposes.I order my bees 4 months before spring.,

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