Very interesting. I am starting 4 hives with 4, five frame nucs (all small cell bees)in the spring and am considering using just starter strips or popcicle sticks as described in this thread.
Does anyone that has experience with this method know how this approach affects production in the first year? After making their own foundation and comb, will they have time to store any surplus honey and more importantly, will they have enough honey to get them through their first Souteast Michigan winter?
bryan & Judy
Ortonville, MI
[ February 04, 2007, 10:50 AM: Message edited by: Bryanaw40 ]