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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: saltybluegrass on September 10, 2019, 06:02:40 pm

Title: Nuc swarm transfer
Post by: saltybluegrass on September 10, 2019, 06:02:40 pm

I?ve got a tree limb in an empty 5 framer taped shut. What?s best way to make a new home for this ?

Title: Re: Nuc swarm transfer
Post by: iddee on September 10, 2019, 06:43:53 pm

Shake bees off limb and add frames once it's on the stand where they will be.

Title: Re: Nuc swarm transfer
Post by: jalentour on September 10, 2019, 06:47:26 pm

wont hurt to add a little brood comb to it before or shortly after.

Title: Re: Nuc swarm transfer
Post by: saltybluegrass on September 10, 2019, 08:43:29 pm

Sounds great - I got some brood I just picked up with a queenless hive