Many thanks for your swift reponse to my query.
Another part of the beekeeping puzzle has fallen into place.
The beekeepers here have only one deep brood but didn't really know why.  My
question to them got them wondering if perhaps there was a better way to
handle their bees.  Your sensible reply cleared the air.
All the information I have seen refers to, or shows two deep brood boxes;
obviously, the information relates to beekeeping in cooler climates.
The patience and understanding of the experienced list members dealing with
rookies helps we rookies to enjoy our bees even more.  I thank you and hope
that eventually I will be able to pass on your wisdom to other newbeekeepers
in time.
Bob
Bequia, West Indies
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Date: Friday, July 16, 1999 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: brood boxes


>Up north folks use 2 brood boxes because there is no nectar and not much
bee
>flight below 50 degrees F and the bees need the extra honey to get through
>the winter. We have such nice things as ice and snow to contend with as
well.
>Down south and in the islands the bees can gather nectar throughout the
>winter  and survive with less than 2 deeps.