A quick update on the new top entrance hive.  I checked this weekend just
prior to our main flow.  The new split seems to be doing as well in the top
entrance hive as its "normal" sister.  Two observations:  1. Since I
elected to use a normal screened bottom board and not the solid bottom
board with removable cleaning tray that is part of the kit, there does
appear to be more trash buildup on the screen.  I noticed several workers
struggling to drag their deceased sisters up and carry them out the upper
entrance.  2.  When you remove the cover and upper entrance, the returning
foragers seem confused as to where to go and form a cloud about chest high
looking for the entrance.  If you spend any time at all looking around you
can have quite a large group hovering about.  This can be quite
intimidating for a newbee.

Glenn

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