Number of Brood Boxes A Hive Should Have - Beginners Configuration

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Bees much like humans are influenced by their environment, and the environment you are in determines the resources available to you.

The number of brood boxes you run in a hive will be determined by the area you are in, the amount of nectar and pollen available.

How many brood boxes should a hive have?

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the genetics and swarming tendencies of your bees, and what your personal objectives are. You may wish to encourage bees to produce a lot of bees.

How many brood boxes should a hive have?

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If you have a strong honey and pollen flow, your bees are strong and you have a vibrant young queen, you can add a second brood box. 

When should I add another brood box to my hive?

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How many frames of brood should a hive have?

This will depend on the time of year, and the climate and area you are in. 

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How many frames of brood should a hive have?

Typically, we would consider a hive to be strong if it has at least 8 frames of brood in a single brood box. 

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This will depend on season, race of bee, and nectar and pollen availability. Some bees in a strong hive can fill a brood box in two weeks. 

How long does it take bees to fill a brood box?

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In spring, if you find that the bees are expanding a lot, and you have a hive that is really full of bees, you can always add a second brood box.

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