Moving hives to a new location in the winter

Started by Tightwad, November 15, 2014, 10:18:33 AM

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Tightwad

Hi I'm moving two hives that are in a Valley. It's going to be in the 20s and snow is coming one to two inches.
I have six bales of hay to put around the hives. I am wondering do I still need to put brush in front of the entrance if they come out for orientation. I'm moving the high around 7 miles.

iddee

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splitrock

no need for that.....but

Make sure you do something about the mice you may attract with that nice winter habitat.

flyboy

Quote from: splitrock on November 15, 2014, 02:15:22 PM
no need for that.....but

Make sure you do something about the mice you may attract with that nice winter habitat.
Good catch splitrock. I wouldn't have thought of that.
Cheers
Al
First packages - 2 queens and bees May 17 2014 - doing well