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Re: Sizes of "American" Langstroth hives
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charles Linder <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:07:35 -0500
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Using 9 frames for me has zero downside. 

I think, you would find a better brood pattern with tighter spacing.  It
sure makes a difference here.  The tighter spacing allows a bigger brood
patch with less bees.

Personaly I run 8 frames and a 2 frame wide division board feeder,  and yup
frames can be snug.  But when I leave them wider they just propolise them in
anyway.

Charlie

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