Should I move the hive or not?

qbert · 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.

HAB · May 09, 2008, 06:10:46 PM

More sun.

Keith13 · May 09, 2008, 07:32:03 PM

I would

kevinmt · May 09, 2008, 07:49:48 PM

I would too I know still allmost freezing in mornings

Michael Bush · May 10, 2008, 01:00:20 PM

They do better in full sun. But they usually do ok in the shade.

JP · May 10, 2008, 05:26:19 PM

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

doak · May 10, 2008, 06:21:44 PM

All the above.
doak

qbert · May 13, 2008, 05:52:48 PM

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.