Rotating weak hive with strong hive

[adamant]

Tried it today we will see if it works. Had a hive that i noticed a few bees coming out of and one three down with a lot at the enterence so i made the switch late afternoon and even added a deep with drawn comb.

Question.. how long  till i see a difference?

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[Haddon]

Tomorrow I would think.

I have used it a few times always worked for me.

[asprince]

You should have moved them when all the foraging bees were out. Would have been a stronger boost.


Steve

[don2]

No matter whether they are in or out,  the first time they leave they will return to the old location. That is my honest understanding.  :) d2

[Moots]

No matter whether they are in or out,  the first time they leave they will return to the old location. That is my honest understanding.  :) d2

I'm thinking Don is right on this...if there's nothing to que them to reorient, they'll return to the original location.

[bailey]

Ahh moots is coming along well.   They will return mostly to the original hive site the first time they leave to forage the next day.

[RHBee]

What the others said is correct. I've used this technique several times. Works well. The only issue I've had is that it can involve some heavy lifting.