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I have 2 new bee packages (Hive #1 & Hive #2) I installed hive #1 april 24th and installed Hive #2 may 6th! They "both" have 2 deeps, they are still running with the SBB (Open), both with the entrance reducer on the bottom and im feeding with upside down jar feeders over top the inner masonite cover with an empty & top lid on both! My concern is that now since its been really warm lately if i should remove the front entrance reducers and do they need ventilation at the top & how??? They arent covering the whole front of the hive or anything, right now they are just all around the bottom board. Thats why i was concerned about the front entrance reducer! I do have several ventilation inner covers (for upper air flow) but like i mentioned earlier im using the masonite inner cover to feed with upside down mason jars and wondered how to get upper flow when its covered up top with a double jar feeders! Whats the best set up for air flow for my area for 2 hives, 2 new package bees on 2 deep hive bodies now???? Experienced advice would be appreciated, Thank you!!!