Add new box underneath brood box?

[damienpryan]

Hi All,

I've got a hive in a single 10 frame box that is ready to have a new box added (nectar coming in).
I'm wanting to cycle out the old frames in the box.

Can I add a new box with a mix of foundation and old frames underneath the single brood box ?
I'd be hoping the queen would be forced down into the new bottom box as the bees fill the top box with honey.
But not sure if that will happen.

Cheers

Damien

[BeeMaster2]

Damien,
Yes, you can under super especially for making a new brood box. Bees naturally build down and then put their honey storage above the brood.
Jim

[damienpryan]

thanks.

I put the extra box underneath last Saturday.

Would have been easier if I had have a spare base handy...

Cheers

Damien

[gww]

damiem.....
I usually turn my top upside down and set my hive bodies on it when I need a place for them to be while I look lower in the hive.
Hope this helps.
gww