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> You could:
> Check with the Provincial Apiculturist John Gruszka (306) 953
> 2790
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> or get the publication from Alberta Agriculture:
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> Darby, D. 1988 Overwintering buildings for bees. Engineering
> Branch, Alberta Agriculture, Lethbridge, Alberta
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> or check the review of overwintering in The Hive and the Honeybee
> 1992, pages 852 to 868.
One thing i noticed in reading about indoor wintering is the
requirement for 24 to 30 cubic feet of space per hive.
I found this somewhat discouraging, since a hive is about 4 cubic
feet in itself (2 standard brood chambers).
the amazingly large amount of extra space means a large facility
cost compared to what would be the case if only the amount of space
necessary to move up and own isles were required.
i wonder why such a large amount is specified -- at least in the
articles i read, and wonder if anyone has experience with using less
space.
Regards
Allen
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0
Internet:[log in to unmask] & [log in to unmask]
Honey. Bees, & Art <http://www.internode.net/~allend/>
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