Beekeepers looking to grow their operations affordably can divide healthy, disease-free hives into smaller units rather than purchasing expensive full-sized colonies. Proper preparation requires securing necessary equipment and coordinating with queen suppliers before initiating the process. Hives targeted for division must be robust and well-fed beforehand, featuring ample brood and adult populations to ensure survival. To prevent bees from returning to their original home, newly created splits should be relocated to a different yard or temporarily blocked with grass. While early-season divisions offer greater flexibility and require fewer resources, late-season divisions demand stronger initial configurations, supplementary feeding, and pre-drawn comb to accelerate growth before winter. #honeybees #valleybeekeeping
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