In a message dated 3/28/2003 7:48:26 PM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > One of my favorite sayings is: DRAWN COMB is every beekeeper's MOST VALUABLE > POSSESSION! > > I agree!! In May will be my first anniversary of being a beekeeper. ( you > can teach an old dog new tricks. LOL I'm going to be 55 next month. Besides > making an out of state move, I also took up something I've studied > passionately all my adult life!)I fed all of my 6 hives when I got them, so > that they would draw comb. I was happy to have that drawn comb available > this year for splits and swarms. I will probably feed again in the fall so > that I can build up my supply of available comb. Kathy Cox :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::