> Or...why not winter each as singles on top of the inner cover of
> another colony. This is a great way to winter singles in the
> north...as long as there is a good population.

I have heard this recommended often, and maybe it works south of the 49th,
but any time I've tried it, the bottom colony has suffered -- often to the
point of being lost.

I have had no problems with overwintering two-4 frame nucs on top of strong
hives.  HOWEVER, it is a must to give the lower colony lots of ventilation.
I use a 1/2" opening across the entire width of the top box of the lower
hive.

I also have no difficulty overwintering singles packed with corn syrup.

Lloyd
Lloyd Spear, Owner Ross Rounds, Inc.
Manufacturers of Ross Rounds Comb
Honey Equipment, Sundance Pollen Traps
and Custom Printer of Sundance Labels.

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