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I have had good success with Buckfast and Russians. They tend to be smaller than the Italians or Carniolans. I am using natural cell size (well mostly) and am in my third first year of beekeeping.
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This will be my third first year beekeeping ;-)

I think the most important items are windbreak and top entrance.

I use that construction black plastic/fabric that already has the stakes put in...

Hi Woodedareas,

I have a hot hive as well and do the double layer thing. Still a bit scary as they whack the veil. They have calmed down from this year, so just stick with it.

KelpticFest:
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I got one queen from Bob last year and it did well, so I am gong in with a bee-buddy to get six deep nucs for this spring.

He is a straight shooter and and honest person to deal with.

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Does anyone know of a management tool that does not run on the web?

Call me old fashioned, but I'd rather keep all my data on my pc.

Take Care,
Mike