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Re: Observation Hives
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On 2 Feb 2003 at 8:51, Keith G. Benson wrote:
  Can't see the queen, but I get the
> impression that most folks are there to simply see the bees as a colony,
>   not just her majesty.

Hi

In my experience maintaining an observation colony in a
Horticultural society garden in the summer months,  the queen
is the one thing that visitors always wish to see.  I would advise
against a double layer as the queen will tend to stay where she
cannot be seen.

Regards

Mike Rowbottom

HARROGATE
North Yorks
UK

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