Swarm Transfer//How to Transfer a Swarm from a Swarm Trap//Transferring a Swarm into Full Equipment

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Transferring your swarm from a swarm trap into full sized equipment is something that should happen within the first week of catching a swarm. Somewhere between day 4-7. Wait too long and they will be too heavy to move!

[@RonaldCassens]

This is the first time that I am transferring a swarm to a hive body. This video gave me a very calm and methodical procedure to make the transfer. I was able to understand every word during the procedure. Thank you & GOD BLESS!!!

[@thehivedoctor13]

That’s awesome to hear!! Congratulations on your swarm transfer!! Yeah!! 🎉 🐝

[@Kevin-TinyTrailFarmNC]

Terrific video. I am a bit envious you don’t have to wear gear. I’m a beek highly allergic to bees. Still worth it! Great job, thanks for posting!

[@thehivedoctor13]

Oh man!! You’re totally welcome, I appreciate your feedback. I’m glad to hear you adapt and find having bees worth it to you as well. 🐝🐝

[@valeriewilliams2937]

Excellent video. I sound like to see you hang the hive trap! Thanks

[@thehivedoctor13]

Hey Valerie, awesome! I Will video it 😉🐝

[@nkybeekeeper3365]

This was a great instructional video. I am transferring a swarm bait box that has been hanging for a year and is going to be packed. It is very heavy. The gentleman could not take it down until now so I get the adventure of switching to a hive box. Your video will help get me started. Thanks!

[@thehivedoctor13]

Nice!! I appreciate that and am excited you have a swarm to play with!! 🐝🐝

[@maxfelon]

Thank you! I was so confused on how the transfer happened

[@thehivedoctor13]

Sweet! You’re welcome 🐝🐝

[@stanleyjones6705]

I have subscribed, concise and practical information and innovative ideas. I love the idea of building my own wooden ware and forward thinking.

[@thehivedoctor13]

Excellent, thank you!🐝

[@mexicotcjs5455]

Hello Mr. Hive Dr. , I'm new here and love the videos. I am also new to bee keeping. I have 80 acres in central Oklahoma and I have set up 6 swarm traps this year. To my surprise, I have 4 small swarms now. I have heard you have to transport the new swarms up to 3-5 miles away when putting them into their new home? I do not have a spot 3-5 miles away. I've also been told that I could set up their new home close to, or right under the trees that I have the swarm boxes? Also I would like to know what is the best time to move them? (I noticed activity this last 2 days ago 4/17/24) I have heard at least a week to 3 weeks after I noticed activity at the swarm boxes. If I may one more question, can I join them into one large hive in hopes that they will be stronger to survive the winter. Thanks in advance!

[@thehivedoctor13]

Great questions! Thanks for joining me too. So you do not have to take a swarm far. I have caught many swarms and kept them very close by, so put it where you want to hut do it at night so that they re-orient in the morning. Second, each swarm has a queen, so I wouldn’t combine swarms because of that. That’s awesome you’ve captured several swarms!🐝🐝

[@jomiller4397]

Great video Yes I would like to see how and where you hang the trap. There was a lot of good information in this one for me I feel like I may be better equipped for my next group and their transfer. Thank You.

[@thehivedoctor13]

Hey Jo, that’s good to know, thank you. Ill post how I hang my traps🐝

[@samiam7]

I like it!

[@stonkpuppets6393]

What’s the ideal time to transfer a caught swarm? The next day, 2, 3??

[@thehivedoctor13]

Great question! They definitely need time to settle in but not too long or they become heavy or difficult to transfer. I believe between day 5 and 7 but definitely not longer than day 7.

[@str8poollvr514]

I am loving these videos but one minor complaint: The audio of your intro is way louder than the rest, and I'm usually watching youtube late at night so its a little startling lol. Loving your content though! I'm hoping to catch my first swarm very soon and get going with my new hives.

[@thehivedoctor13]

Hey, I’m super happy you’re finding my videos to be helpful. And I agree, the intro is louder than the rest and idk why 😅. Ill try to learn how to tweak it 😉🐝

[@barrackndegwa9097]

I tried deep super and for all of them I got broods instead of pure honey even though we put queen excluder.

[@thehivedoctor13]

Oh no! 😅🐝🐝

[@user-cp2sx8gp2z]

Some time the queen is small and can squeeze through. Reconfigure your frames with queen and brood in bottom box.

[@tasmedic]

I'm a beginner, and so far I've looked after 3 colonies in total, all are captured swarms. I think you suggested you might have a virgin queen there. I thought it was pretty much always the old queen that set out with the swarm, and a new queen is left in the old colony. Is this true? I've just transferred my third swarm to an 8 frame flow hive. The swarm had been in the swarm trap for exactly 2 weeks. There is no sign of brood at all, just like yours. Is this a concern, or should I just leave things and see what happens? Is it worthwhile just putting 7 frames in my 8 frame flow hive, and separating the frames a bit to discourage cross-combing? Where I live, in Tasmania, it seems that all 3 of my colonies just love the idea of cross-combing, which a right Royal pain in the ass! Can I just separate the frames a bit? Would this be a problem when winter comes, and the frames aren't so close together? Here in Tasmania, we seldom get more than a degree or so of frost in the winters. Phew! that was a lot! Hope you can help! Chris. NW Tasmania PS. I subscribed, of course!

[@thehivedoctor13]

You’re right, most of the time a swarm has the older queen but there are times when a colony casts off multiple swarms before any new virgins have the opportunity to mate. As far as your new swarm, I feel that the queen should be laying by now 🤔. I wouldn’t necessarily go from 8 to 7 frames. Just keep them tightly pressed together in order to discourage cross comb.

[@thehivedoctor13]

Thank you for your questions and for subscribing! And if I need to clarify my answers better then let me know 😉🐝