Post by Robert Walker on Sept 28, 2017 16:50:56 GMT -7
Greetings All,
I just recently acquired a hive that's was knocked over and damaged by a bear. it is unknown how long the hive has been on it's side on the ground (My guess is about 6 months based on the weeds around it) but the insides are a complete shamble. Ironically, the colony remained and appears to be ok. Now here's my dilemma, I need to know the best way to move the colony to a new hive. I know it's the wrong time of year to even consider such a thing but I really don't believe they'll last the winter as they are. I have a new hive and all the equipment but have never transferred an entire colony out of a damaged hive before. Any suggestions?
I just recently acquired a hive that's was knocked over and damaged by a bear. it is unknown how long the hive has been on it's side on the ground (My guess is about 6 months based on the weeds around it) but the insides are a complete shamble. Ironically, the colony remained and appears to be ok. Now here's my dilemma, I need to know the best way to move the colony to a new hive. I know it's the wrong time of year to even consider such a thing but I really don't believe they'll last the winter as they are. I have a new hive and all the equipment but have never transferred an entire colony out of a damaged hive before. Any suggestions?
