>I am a beginner. I need to re organise my apiary a bit. The ideal answer is
>to move two of my hives forward of their present position by about 8 feet
>(240cm).
>
If the hives are to be moved in a straight line without altering greatly the
bees orientation marks (trees, bushes, buildings) the hives could just be
moved a foot a day.  You do not need to wait till winter for such small
movements but do not move more than three foot at a time.  If there are
orientation features used by the bees an alternative is to move the hives 2
miles away until the bees re-orient and then back to the desired location.
Hives must be moved at night when bees have ceased flying.  2 weeks to a
month is long enough for bees to re-orient and they will not be confused
when moved back to the home apiary.
 
Betty McAdam
HOG BAY APIARY
Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
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