May be moving to Colorado in the spring..what to do w/ 6 hives?

[hollybees]

Hello everyone,
I've had it with the insanity of a stressful job!
We have 3 children living on Colorado and It's time to sell everything, leave all behind and Go!

What to do with my (6) hives? split them into nucs and sell them maybe.
I would like to take them with us but do not plan on buying a home just going to rent.

I'm wondering if any Colorado members could tell me what the beekeeping prospects are there.
If I could find a willing landowner I would consider moving them.

I don't know..... :?
Help Please........need input.

Thanks,
Paul

[riverrat]

imo moving 6 hives would be a lot of trouble than there are worth i would sell the hives and move to colorado get aquainted with local farmers and start with new hives

[AllenF]

I agree, if you sell your hives now, when you get settled down later, you can start over easy.   

[hollybees]

imo moving 6 hives would be a lot of trouble than there are worth i would sell the hives and move to colorado get aquainted with local farmers and start with new hives

That sounds like good advice, I think I'll be able to sell them or give to someone in nucs, than I can bring as much of my supers and stands as I can.
I did some searching and found some Colorado members, maybe I'll message them to get some insight on beekeeping there.

Thanks for the response

Paul

[hollybees]

I agree, if you sell your hives now, when you get settled down later, you can start over easy.   

When would be the best time to sell them do you think......in the spring?
I don't want to miss out on this summers honey harvest.

[AllenF]

Best money for hives is in the spring or summer.   And if you sell now, work in the price for a 5 gallon bucket of honey in the fall to take with you when you move. 

[rgy]

paul, sent you a pm.  I would be interested in one of your hives.

bob

[zzen01]

Put the hives in Craigslist and you will sell 'em quick. When you get to CO set up your hives again.