Hi,
Today I carried out an an artificial swarm and split my hive.
I have used the pagden method which after 7 days advises to move the original hive to the opposite side of the new hive to strengthen with the foraging bees.
I have limited space in my apiary and would struggle to move the original hive to the opposite side of the new one.
I've seen a few people on the internet suggesting it's not absolutely necessary to do this.
What are everybody's thoughts please?
Thanks in advance
Today I carried out an an artificial swarm and split my hive.
I have used the pagden method which after 7 days advises to move the original hive to the opposite side of the new hive to strengthen with the foraging bees.
I have limited space in my apiary and would struggle to move the original hive to the opposite side of the new one.
I've seen a few people on the internet suggesting it's not absolutely necessary to do this.
What are everybody's thoughts please?
Thanks in advance