On Wed, 1 Jan 1997 09:01:03 -0500 Frank Humphrey <[log in to unmask]>
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>drones in their hives at this time of year?  I don't think I have a
>problem, it is just unusual to see drones at this time of year.
>Frank & Phronsie Humphrey
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Hi,
        Yes, I have seen more drones this time of  year than any time I
can recall in ther past 20 (my experience in beekeeping). I suspect it
relates to the streingth and surplus in the colony. I do see dead drones
at the entrance on a weekkly basis so the are still reducing the
population. I am providing no extra provisions. This beekeeping is a new
venture every year in one way or another.
 
Alden Marshall [B-Line Apiaries
Hudson, NH
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