On 24 Mar 98 at 16:29, Midnitebee wrote:
 
> really..so, you beleive having a LARGE (?)population of bees(going
> into the winter months) will keep the hive warmer ? I run a deep
> brood chamber(during the winter) and place a honey super above the
> brood chamber and during the "flow", I use mediums(above the deep).
> Winds,temps,etc..I realize play a part in the winter condition..but,
> on the other side of the coin..does it not depend on your
> windbreak,condition of your bees,wrapping of your hives and the
> race/strain of bee?
 
I have been away at our annual Queen breeding convention, on getting
back I can only say 'Goodness, haven't you all been busy'..... ;-))
        'The best packing for bees, is, more bees!' That was taught to me a
long time ago, and still holds true.
        Out of interest I set a yard at the top of a hill, no wind break,
and every year the yard flourishes. I still maintain that air
drainage and well ventilated hives, and lots of bees have the best
position to manage the winter.
 
 
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