How long???

Locust&Honey · Post by **Locust&Honey** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:28 pm

How long will it take for the hives to build back up? If we continue to have weather in the 50's for day temps plus 30's at night how long will it take??

Kurt Bower · Post by **Kurt Bower** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:13 am

It all depends on what you are starting with and many other factors.
Are you feeding? sugar syrup and pollen patties?
The queen will only lay as many eggs as can be covered at night, otherwise they will chill and die.
Cluster size will be critical!
We need more information before we can take a guess.

Kurt

Post by **Wally** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:05 pm

I would guess it will double every three weeks. {each brood cycle}
Now, how much do you have to double the first cycle?