>  That said, in my own area, 150 lbs is more appropriate.  I think I 
> said more is better.
>
>My own colonies weigh about 200? and most are in three boxes.  Some 
>are in four (and five), but I am a hobbyist.


150 was my original target weight. Increased it to 155 as more of my 
bees wintered with larger clusters as I selected breeders that 
wintered with larger clusters. Used to feed HFCS, but stopped when my 
bees...especially the wintering nucs...had problems with it. Went to 
2:1, but since it shrinks some when feeding, I increased the target to 160.

So that's my minimum. As you say, there are lots overweight, and some 
that weigh from 200-220...2 deeps and a medium.
Mike 

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