Got a call to go catch a swarm yesterday. Turned out to be a micro swarm. Maybe 1000 bees if you include the ones flying, but more like a few hundred.
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ImageShack.usWhat do people usually do with a swarm this small? I have it in a deep with some comb. I do not have a NUC box to put it into.
I am planning to feed feed feed, but with is being so small, would it be better to just to combine with another hive? It would be nice at the very least to keep it separate and going to have an extra queen on hand in case any of the others go queenless in the next few months. I could transfer to a medium as well if that would be better for now.
Thanks for any suggestions!
John