differences in hives

Started by rober, May 21, 2014, 10:02:20 AM

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rober

May 21, 2014, 10:02:20 AM
I have 6 hives on 2- 3 hive stands. they're all within 10' of each other. so they all have access to the exact same conditions & forage & all, except for an overwintered nuc  were re-queened this spring. the nuc & one hive are booming. lots of bees & brood. the others have nowhere near the same amount of brood are not building up. would the difference be mostly because of the queens?

RHBee

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May 21, 2014, 10:59:24 AM
rober,
I would say yes however, mite load could also contribute to a lethargic build up. Were all these hives over wintered?
Later,
Ray

iddee

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May 21, 2014, 11:15:54 AM
Check for pollen frames next to the brood. She will not cross a full frame of pollen and lay. If that is the case move the pollen frames out so she will have 5 to 7 frames between them.
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rober

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May 21, 2014, 11:20:10 AM
these were over-wintered. i'll check for pollen. thanks!

10framer

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May 21, 2014, 03:44:49 PM
mites is the first thing that comes to my mind.

jayj200

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May 25, 2014, 11:02:16 PM
Ants and other critters can make a difference
jay
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