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Title: How long to wait?
Post by: Sniper338 on April 18, 2017, 09:13:45 pm

I installed a nuc into a hive 2 days ago...  how long should we wait to open then up again to check for hive growth, new frames being drawn out, stages of brood, and all the such?

What are things to look for when you open a hive to check in on it?

Title: Re: How long to wait?
Post by: Sniper338 on April 19, 2017, 01:30:21 am

Ttt

Title: Re: How long to wait?
Post by: cao on April 19, 2017, 01:48:01 am

I typically don't like to bother my hives more than once a week. 

Quote from: Sniper338 on April 18, 2017, 09:13:45 pm

What are things to look for when you open a hive to check in on it?

That can be a long list but a few highlights include:
How much room they have.
Good brood pattern.
SHB
Queen(if you are lucky enough to find her).
Pollen and nectar stores.