Hi All,
I am in my second year of beekeeping. The colony that I had last year didn't make it due to various reasons but I think it wasn't a strong colony going into winter as I got them late in the season. This year I started early in the season and have survived a swarm! A new queen was raised and fingers crossed all is looking good.
I have a National hive and have 2 frames undrawn, 2 full of honey/stores and the rest with brood in at all stages.
My question is should I put on a super or brood box? I am worried that the Queen will run out of space to lay but I am equally worried that they won;t have enough stores going into winter.
Any advice would be most welcome! Thank you!
I am in my second year of beekeeping. The colony that I had last year didn't make it due to various reasons but I think it wasn't a strong colony going into winter as I got them late in the season. This year I started early in the season and have survived a swarm! A new queen was raised and fingers crossed all is looking good.
I have a National hive and have 2 frames undrawn, 2 full of honey/stores and the rest with brood in at all stages.
My question is should I put on a super or brood box? I am worried that the Queen will run out of space to lay but I am equally worried that they won;t have enough stores going into winter.
Any advice would be most welcome! Thank you!