When I install the 4# of bees into their new home...will one medium with frames/foundation be large enough. I am guessing so, and there will be nothing drawn out...install them into one medium?? The add additional as needed?
I bow, Sharon
sure it is enough room, just remember to feed (1 to 1 syrup) and they will draw it out a little faster than a 3# pound package, just watch for drawn out frame count like you should before adding the next medium (remeber 7-8 frames completed) , all should be fine.
Thank TwT...that is what I will do!
>When I install the 4# of bees into their new home...will one medium with frames/foundation be large enough.
Yes.
I usually install them in a one five frame medium nuc if I don't have any drawn frames...
They will fit easily in an eight or ten frame medium.
One week and counting til the bees & queens are picked up...oh my...I have now seen them sprayed with sugar and smoked...hhhmmm...so many flavours of beekeeping