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Allen Dick <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 17 Jul 1995 13:38:46 -0600
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On Mon, 17 Jul 1995, Casey Burns wrote:
 
Unfortunately, replies (if any) giving advice to to any poster who does
not specify his/her location are bound to be rather general and quite
useless.
 
If you let us know where you are in the world, we might be able to help,
and we will likely be glad to try :)
 
This is an international list.
 
Allen
 
> I started a couple of colonies from late swarms that have nicely filled
> up a single deep brood chamber. However, the honey flow is over, and I
> don't have any extra drawn comb to give them for a second deep, as is the
> custom around here. All 3 colonies are strong with good queens - how
> should I go about managing them? Should I put a second super on and feed
> them? Or will it only mean feeding them over the winter? Any suggestions?
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                        VE6CFK
Rural Route One   Swalwell   Alberta   Canada  T0M 1Y0
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