Adding second deep...top or bottom

[Peakebrook]

So not to hijack the other thread, is there any data on the best way to add a second deep?

Let say we are dealing with package bees. The second deep is undrawn foundation. The hive has only a bottom entrance.

Would putting it on top of the first deep or below the first deep stimulate the bees to draw the foundation faster?

[honeyman46408]

Put it on top after they have drawn 7 or 8 frames

[Boomer]

I had the same question & have also read the same answer. Let me push this a little deeper... Define 7 or 8 drawn frames? By drawn do you mean fully drawn or just partially? I am probably over thinking this but my hive is at precisely this point. I have 6 frames fully drawn, 2 that are what I would say is 50% drawn & 2 that are almost untouched.
My gut says put another hive body on it but I am concerned that if I do that they will start to fill it up before using the space they already have.

[CharlieN]

I've always added the second brood box to the bottom at 7-8 frames and then the rest of the boxes on top. Learned it from my uncle as a kid and it always seems to work the best for me.

[MCC]

They always go up. The house bees will start right away drawing foundation right in the middle two frames, just watch in 4 days, its amazing.