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Title: Rotating weak hive with strong hive
Post by: adamant on May 31, 2013, 06:33:15 pm
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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Title: Re: Rotating weak hive with strong hive
Post by: Haddon on May 31, 2013, 06:42:45 pm
Tomorrow I would think.

I have used it a few times always worked for me.
Title: Re: Rotating weak hive with strong hive
Post by: asprince on May 31, 2013, 06:47:49 pm
You should have moved them when all the foraging bees were out. Would have been a stronger boost.


Steve
Title: Re: Rotating weak hive with strong hive
Post by: don2 on May 31, 2013, 08:43:56 pm
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
Title: Re: Rotating weak hive with strong hive
Post by: Moots on May 31, 2013, 08:49:34 pm
Quote from: don2 on May 31, 2013, 08:43:56 pm
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.
Title: Re: Rotating weak hive with strong hive
Post by: bailey on May 31, 2013, 09:52:31 pm
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.
Title: Re: Rotating weak hive with strong hive
Post by: RHBee on June 03, 2013, 06:22:08 am
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.