> The best possition for foundation is the side of the brood nest. This
> means foundation should be inserted between the so called "cover comb"
> containing honey and pollen and the first brood comb and than again on
the
> other side of the hive between the last brood comb and the other cover
> comb. This arrangment should allow the colony to produce wax and use it
> most economically.
This is the way we incorporate foundation into our BCs. Of couse we try to
stress to our guys to only put in foundation where the strength of the hive
warrants it. Its a judgement call: but that's beekeeping.
Kevin Christensen
Mallaig, Alberta, Canada