In a message dated 7/26/01 2:56:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
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> I have always used about one third of my hives (8-10) with a longways
>  entrance.
I have a few like that myself, It was supposed to keep the wind from
whistleing between the combs. Anyway I find putting an old queen container in
the center of the opening helps keep things from sagging.