Hi,
I would like to replace two of the brood frames in my hive. This is because one is a shallow frame that the bees have extended, and both are fatter than they should be, making it difficult to find the queen. as the hive has had too much space between the frames in the past. The problem is that these frames are the ones that have the bulk of the brood, and whilst I could shake off the bees, I don't want to lose the brood, or indeed the stores, they contain. Any suggestions of how/when I should replace these frames would be gratefully received.
Rod