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Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:47:34 -0700
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In one of his posts regarding the use of cells, Allen stated that if they had extras, he would occassionally double cell.  When I worked in California, that was considered a bad practice and I have held onto that belief.  The reason being that you have two virgins hatching at virtually the same time and of equal strength.  Like two well matched prize fighters, winning does not come easily or without scars for the victor.

It was done once in my own outfit by staff and acceptance was down in those nucs, but it was only a small group.

I would like to hear peoples thoughts & experiences.

Dave Tharle
Ardmore, AB

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