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Re: Multiple splits to increase colony numbers
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:10:28 -0800
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> >The statement was never about making splits AND making honey at the same
> time.


Not doubting.  I can easily make four 10-frame honey producers full of
brood by late May out of one hive coming back from almonds in mid March.
 So your figure of 10 is certainly realistic as far as simply making
increase.
-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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