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On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Jerry Bromenshenk wrote:
> 3) When it was VERY cold, the cluster would move over against an outside,
> EMPTY comb.
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> They would press their bodies against the empty cells, in essence,
> producing a DEAD AIR space, for better insulation.
This would speak in favor of follower boards, no? I am a big fan of
follower boards. I try to keep two in all my deep brood chambers.
Doing so, I find that my outermost frames get filled fully with
stores.
I know we have discussed follower boards and the possible benefits for
overwintering, but I do not recall if any studies verified or not a
possible advantage. References anyone?
Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee!
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