>>>>>> , but I wanted something that would give me an ability to *estimate*
capacities for the sake of comparison.<<<<<<
Unless the bees are just a decoration for the garden, I'd suggest you
compare the hives "capacity" to produce useable honey and a colony that
overwinters. The rest is details.
Dick Marron
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