But in spring when brood rearing starts in earnest, contact with an
insulated lid is beneficial. Heat conservation becomes important.
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On Jan 6, 2013 11:39 AM, "randy oliver" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> >The interesting question is how they cluster in early winter when they are
>
> > not yet up to the top.
>
>
> I see a clear peak in the clusters.  The bees at the peak are oriented head
> down, to either side they start to slant, heads toward the center.
>
> IMHO, in the ideal wintering configuration, the cluster should barely reach
> the top.
>
>
> --
> Randy Oliver
> Grass Valley, CA
> www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
>
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