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Re: Bees in small hives live longer
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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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Thu, 9 Nov 2017 15:47:38 -0800
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> >With the prevalence of migratory beekeeping, one story colonies are back
> in vogue, lightweight, easy to move, but always in need of feed.


I'd be scared to death to take singles to almonds.  A strong colony in a
double in almonds can easily starve if we get rainy weather in the
orchards.  It's a pain to have to go through the muddy orchards to give
them emergency feed.

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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