New Hive

[proy]

I'm new to raising bees and would like to know when its too late to start a new hive?

[buzzbee]

Put your location in your profile. It makes a big difference on when it's too late.

[UtahBees]

I'm new to raising bees and would like to know when its too late to start a new hive?

Fall is too late for a new hive. They need a great deal of time to have a home that will give them food over the winter. If you install or place them in a home with reserves already there, they might make it.

Just a generalization in advice. Hope that might help you.

[proy]

I'm located in SE Minn

[jimmy]

Hello and welcome. Spring hasn't even started where you are ,has it?
IMO you are good to go.

[indypartridge]

Hi proy,

Hello and welcome to the forum.

First, we probably won't remember that you're in Minnesota, so if you'll update your profile we'll know where you are everytime you post a question. Much of beekeeping is location-specific, so for us to provide good answers, we need to know where you are.

Second, beekeeping is a great hobby and this forum is a great place to learn about bees. Be sure to go thru the tutorials at the main Beemaster page.

Third, get connected with a local beekeeping club. Many clubs offer beginning beekeeping classes. Clubs are good places to find mentors and learn about keeping bees in your local climate.  There's a club in SE Minnesota that may be near you:
http://www.mnbeekeepers.com/links.html

[Cindi]

Proy, welcome to our forum, this is the place that you can have your questions answered.  You will get the bees one day, and you will love beekeeping.  It is an enjoyable part of life.  Nice to see that you updated your profile to show where you live, that does make a big difference when you ask questions.  Welcome, enjoy this great life we all live.  Cindi

[jimmyo]

welcome,
  If you get busy you can start this year. I'd think you could find a nuc or find a friendly beek to help you with a split or catch a swarm.  Get your equipment right away. 
Jim