Help with splitting hives this year

[Nicole Warren]

Hey there, 

I'll be splitting my hive for the first time this year. The hive is really healthy right now with a lot of food stores and production is increasing steadily. I did a full inspection over the weekend and I have 5 full frames of brood. I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in helping me split my hive this year, or can offer advice. I don't have much experience handling queens, and mine is currently unmarked - so that's the part I am most concerned with. Based on what I understand as best practice, I'll want 3-4 frames of brood for the new split, so I'll wait until there's 7-8 frames of brood in my current hive before I split them. So, I'd say I probably have a month before I'll be ready to split. Trying to get ahead and prep before it's time. The bees are bringing in a lot of pollen and nectar, which is awesome, and their population seems totally ramped back up. 

I did take the OBA apprentice course, but I have not been connected with a mentor yet, so perhaps that's the best way to find someone who might be interested. Either way, I look forward to connecting with folks :) 

Thanks,

Nicole

[Kristina T]

Tomorrow I’ll ask Jordan if he is willing to share his PowerPoint on splits.

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[Kristina T]

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1v3Yoz_JOEGJHbOrG7otUEW_FF2ujq4Qn9bxjDWjcsvI/edit?usp=sharing

Here is Jordan's presentation on splits. Thank you, Jordan, for your generosity! Two options to access: PowerPoint and Google link. I was having some problems with the PP showing all the slides, but I think it is working now.

I'll work on putting it on the website too.

Kristina

[Kristina T]

The app I have been using for tracking hives and inspection is BeePlus. It has a $9.99 one time fee. Created by beekeepers for beekeepers.

[Anne King]

Thank you, Kristina! Will check it out. 

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[Nick Peters]

I’d like to give you a hand. I also want to split a couple of hives this year. 

Nick Peters