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Re: Colony Lifespan
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Kevin Gross <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:45:19 -0600
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>But the problem is they may use the material to replace the queen with one of a different lineage. 

ah, i had not considered that possibility.  i may try equalizing colony strength mid build-up by donating capped and emerging brood along with adhering nurse bees from the strongest to the weakest colonies.  thanks for helping me see that i need to make sure there are no eggs or just hatched brood on those frames.

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