> John Day <[log in to unmask]> wrote.
>
>>i don't understand the need to fill up the space left as a result of
putting
>>in 9 frames instead of 10 by using a follower board.  if the concern is
>>burr comb to the sides of the hive caused by the extra space, then why not
>>use 10 frames to fill up the space?  you'd get more honey, less burr comb
>>and more brood.  Correct?
>>
>>i never did understand the 9 vs 10 frame principal..   can someone convince
>>me why it is better?
 
   Nine frames in the supers is a good idea, because a thicker comb is easier
to uncap.
 
   Nine frame in the brood chamber would be really foolish for a migratory
beekeeper.  Anytime you remove any frames, you always have to wait a few
weeks, until they are glued again, before trucking. Otherwise the loose
frames will beat the bees to death.
 
   I also agree that the tenth frame becomes very important in the spring,
when you want as much brood as possible.
 
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