In a message dated 03/08/2010 03:22:05 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: <<One possible negative: hives on screened boards, tend to have the broodnest center substantially higher. I personally prefer for the queens to lay eggs as low as possible. Waldemar>> Mine don't build right down to the bottom bar, but will use the full depth of a 14x12 inch comb for egglaying. This probably depends on the strain, and their preferred broodnest shape. Regards, Robert Brenchley Birmingham UK *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm