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Re: Early Drones
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Marc Studebaker <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 2 Apr 2003 07:23:19 -0500
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> The Midwest is simply not the best place to raise early queens.

The best way I have found to produce early drones is to feed a large colony
a constant supply of natural pollen patties all winter.  Make sure you have
plenty of drone comb in the colony.  I usually have drones in early march.

Marc Studebaker
Geneva, IN

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