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Re: reversing
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James Ralston <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:56:14 -0400
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Huestis asked:

> I would like to know if anyone on the list has noticed that about
> 60% of queens tend to move down to the lower brood chamber and don't
> need reversing.  Has anyone had similar results?

I don't know about 60%, but I do know that in my hive, the queen has
shown a strong tendancy to favor the bottom brood chamber.  In fact,
I've never seen any evidence of her being in the top brood chamber (no
eggs, no brood).

James Ralston
Pennsylvania, USA

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