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Re: Amm [Was: Honey Bee Breeding, Revisited]
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Robert Brenchley <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:56:52 EDT
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In a message dated 17/10/2007 16:34:02 GMT Standard Time,  [log in to unmask] 
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<<This question is for the folks who keep and/or breed Amm: do  you use 
unlimited broodnest in your set-up or do you use a limited nest with  queen  
excluders?

Thanks,

Waldemar>>



I use excluders. My bees seem to like a fairly tall  broodest, but not a big 
one; they nowhere near fill a 12x14 broodbox with brood,  so I don't see that 
I'd gain anything apart from a bit of brood in my supers.  

Regards,

Robert Brenchley,
Birmingham  UK




   

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