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Title: how long to wait inbetween checking the hive ?
Post by: twintrades on July 22, 2011, 03:13:11 PM
I just wanted to be shure my queen is still there. last time i opend the hive i saw capped brood and no fresh bood this is from a cut out and they havent drawn any more frames.

Also would it hurt anything to take my outside frame ( no foundation just empty frame) and replace it with a frame with fountdation? This is next to the 3 brood frames.

Title: Re: how long to wait inbetween checking the hive ?
Post by: Kathyp on July 22, 2011, 03:40:40 PM
i usually wait a week, but if you are concerned, you can check in 3 or 4 days.  yes you can replace the empty frames.
Title: Re: how long to wait inbetween checking the hive ?
Post by: twintrades on July 22, 2011, 03:58:09 PM
Will they fill one out faster if i do that ?
Title: Re: how long to wait inbetween checking the hive ?
Post by: mikecva on July 23, 2011, 08:48:32 AM
Yes if they need it but no if they do not.  I have found that the bees are always smarter then I am when it comes to what they need. But not so good when it comes to picking an exacta.   :buttkick: :lau: :lau: :lau:
Title: Re: how long to wait inbetween checking the hive ?
Post by: Jim134 on July 23, 2011, 12:32:50 PM
Quote from: mikecva on July 23, 2011, 08:48:32 AM
  I have found that the bees are always smarter then I am when it comes to what they need.

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