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Re: Splitting hives
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 28 Jul 2013 08:59:35 -0700
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>Proof positive that the bees had moved an egg!  Granted,

> it's a small test case (n=1) but it does happen.
>

"Proof positive" is a pretty strong commitment, Aaron!  Especially since
that conclusion ignores the possibility of thelytoky--the production of a
viable female egg by a worker (known to occur on occasion in honey bees,
especially in Apis capensis).

>With Jayzee Beezee cells, it is easy as the base is transparent.

That is also my favorite way to assess the quality of cells.

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

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