On 12 Jan 99, at 12:17, Computer Software Solutions L wrote:
 
> Would it not then be advisable, to always overwinter on two brood
> chambers, even if this meant allowing them access to only half of each
> brood chamber by using a follower board?.
>
Looking back on my English beekeeping I often wonder why we never
 wintered on two deeps. Since keeping bees here in North America
always on two and sometimes 3 deeps I find much bigger hives are the
norm. With no restriction of follower boards they will expand to fill the
boxes.
                A hive seems to grow to fill it's available space, plus surplus
stores come the spring appears to stimulate earlier build up.
 
 
 
 
 
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