In a message dated 27/06/03 05:04:02 GMT Daylight Time,
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<< 1)  Are there any anticipated problems with immediately placing newly =
 formed "swarm" hives atop the old? (should I move the mediums for a =
 while, and then place them on top?) >>

My usual method.  Saves equipment, space and bees.  Although the part
containing the queen, the 'swarm' is placed below on foundation mainly so that she
gets the benefit of the foragers and they have nowhere to put the honey but in
the supers.  The brood goes on top with a top entrance from which the new queen
can fly and mate.  Often it is opportune to take a harvest of ripe queen
cells or nucs for use elsewhere.

Chris

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