Hi there,
I am a relatively new young beekeeper (Had a hive last year but didn't make it through the winter) and I have just got a swarm of bees from a local beekeeper. I know swarms aren't the best for new beekeepers and package bees and nucs work better but I going to give it a shot. Anyway I was wondering if any of you experienced beekeepers had any advice or tips and tricks for me that might help the bees do better this year.
The swarm I currently have is small and weak (Had them 5 days and so I haven't done my first inspection yet) and I am trying to micromanage them to give them the best chance of survival this year. They are currently on 1:1 sugar syrup, are in a singular brood box with wax foundation frames and a mesh bottom (Hive is a national). There is currently no entrance reducer in it.
Is there anything advice you could give to help me, help them to grow and become a stronger hive?
Thanks
I am a relatively new young beekeeper (Had a hive last year but didn't make it through the winter) and I have just got a swarm of bees from a local beekeeper. I know swarms aren't the best for new beekeepers and package bees and nucs work better but I going to give it a shot. Anyway I was wondering if any of you experienced beekeepers had any advice or tips and tricks for me that might help the bees do better this year.
The swarm I currently have is small and weak (Had them 5 days and so I haven't done my first inspection yet) and I am trying to micromanage them to give them the best chance of survival this year. They are currently on 1:1 sugar syrup, are in a singular brood box with wax foundation frames and a mesh bottom (Hive is a national). There is currently no entrance reducer in it.
Is there anything advice you could give to help me, help them to grow and become a stronger hive?
Thanks