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I'm curious. "Leaving comb". I assume that you are talking about empty super comb? Do you ever have problems with wax moths getting into it during the winter? And then in the spring the bees start...

I have tried foundationless frames. Some with better luck than others. I now, after a little experience, will only put a foundationless frame in between two full drawn frames. They odds it drawn out...

I'm curious why did the sc extracted harder than the 5.1? I'm am scheduled to pick up an extractor next weekend. Same maxant as you have just purchased. Were the frames of honey not warm enough by...

I was going to try to graph today for the first time but unfortunately doesn't look like the weather is going to cooperate. Good old western washington. Maybe it will break for me midday.

Would feeding these nucs be necessary if there is a small flow?

Lauri,
Im curious have you done anymore graphing?

Those were my thoughts as well. Just have never set packages up next to overwintered hives

I will be receiving a few 4 #packages this weekend. I had planned to put them near established hives I already have. I plan on feeding them in the hive from a 1/2 gal mason jar with a deep hive body...

From what I have read in your posts, you have had success keeping bees on narrow sc frames. Why change if it is working for you? Yes it takes time to trim but sounds like it has been paying off for...

Cool! I just planted some the other week. I'm glad to here bees like it

Thanks for the tip. I did not realize that
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I had a hive that was low on store so instead of feeding sugar syrup I decided to give them a couple frames of honey that I had. Bad choice. If I would have been thinking wisely I would have realized...

Wow so your entrance is only 2" wide all year? Is there any other entrances such as holes in supers or top entrances? I'm wondering how the small opening works for ventalation?

Welcome. I think you will enjoy having and keeping bees

I agree but don't forget to mention its on the expensive side too. But I spend the time because I like the wood frame better:D

Picture is worth a thousand words. That's what I was thinking of. Although I was thinkning of a cover that would extend a couple extra inches in the front for more protection from rain.

Or how about instead of a Imrie Shim or 'Parker Shim', a inner cover with an thicker than normal rim that basically has only 3 sides. Similar to a notch inner cover only with a bigger opening. Then...

With an upper entrance like these, do bees build comb on top of the frames up to the migratory cover? I have telescopic covers and have been thinking of trying a few top entrances because of...

Wish I lived closer. Sounds like it would be an interesting and informative event to attend.

Does anyone have opinion on 3 lb vs 4 lb packages? Wondering if it is worth the extra money for the bigger package? Will the 4 lb package build up that much quicker?

It's hard to believe that no manufacturer makes plastic sc foundation sheets. It seems like there is demand for it. Is there some other reason for it not to be made?

That's awful looking woodenware. I sure hope they have improved the quality of there products. I wouldn't have been happy either if I would have purchased something like that

If you are looking to break the brood cycle, wouldn't it be better just to split the hive?

I think I will order a couple hundred and give them a try. Shipping alone from dadant was $50+ for 100 frames. It sounds like Mann lake builds an equally good product. Have to order up

Yes i am talking about unassembled frames. Is the design of components about the same? Same thickness end bars and such?