I'm new to beekeeping and just got a package of bees on Monday and placed them in a hive. I'm convinced that I picked a spot that is too shady. It gets no morning sunlight and it is still pretty cool here in the mornings (Montana). I could move the hive about 6 feet and it would get much more sun throughout the day. Should I move the hive before things get too settled?
Thanks.
More sun.
I would
I would too I know still allmost freezing in mornings
They do better in full sun. But they usually do ok in the shade.
Quote from: qbert on May 09, 2008, 05:41:53 PM
I'm new to beekeeping and just got a package of bees on Monday and placed them in a hive. I'm convinced that I picked a spot that is too shady. It gets no morning sunlight and it is still pretty cool here in the mornings (Montana). I could move the hive about 6 feet and it would get much more sun throughout the day. Should I move the hive before things get too settled?
Thanks.
Either move them or trim the trees, whatever's easier.
...JP
All the above.
doak
I went ahead and moved it and it seems to have worked out okay. There are about 2 dozen or so bees that seem a bit confused and hovering over the old site. Thanks to all.