> You said you put straw in... > 1) Does it make any difference what kind of straw? See http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/incl/4i1.htm#drumfeed http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/2000/diary091700.htm#drumfeed http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/2001/diary100101.htm#drumfeed http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/2002/diary100102.htm#drumfeed for a few hints. allen A Beekeeper's Diary: http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::