In a message dated 98-03-25 21:56:55 EST, you write:
 
<< When placed in a deep box the
 bees just extend it below the bottom board. Of course you don't try this
 with a cup full of bees. >>
 
What a novel idea, I think it would work fine.
 
One question though.  Don't the bees attach that drone comb to the sidewalls
of the hive?
 
Randy Lynn, NC, USA