I completely understand about clusters not being able to move sideways --
what I was specifically interested in was them not moving upward into honey
that the cluster was in contact with prior to the cold snap.
> Bees have to choose, keep brood warm, or move to food. They always
choose brood. Bigger the hive more likely. Usually take 4 plus days of
cold to cause it.
Thanks Charlie and Jerry for your answers! This specific phenomenon is
of great interest, and could perhaps be prevented by greater insulation. I
also understand the tradeoff of too much insulation resulting in colonies
not benefitting from solar gain.
I'd like to see more posts specific to this issue. Does it occur more
frequently in hives with top ventilation, etc?
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
530 277 4450
ScientificBeekeeping.com
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