Splitting Beehives - From 24 to 55 Hives: A Beekeeping Guide

Watch a detailed beekeeping video demonstrating how to split 24 pollination hives into 55 new colonies during spring season. Learn essential techniques for expanding your apiary through walk-away splits, including how to check for eggs, proper hive preparation, and the importance of timing. Follow along as an experienced beekeeper works through the entire splitting process while covered in bees, sharing practical insights about checker boarding, using pollen patties, and managing pollination hives. Discover methods for queen breeding and growing your bee farm operations, with specific focus on techniques relevant to almond pollination and Michigan beekeeping conditions.