From: "Paul D. Law (aka Dennis)" <[log in to unmask]> > Should I put some shims under the hive stand > to level out the hive so things don't slide > and evenly space out the frames by eyeball Yes. The hive should be near level, at least from side to side. It's a good idea to tilt it slightly foreward to make sure water doesn't run in the entrance and pool on the bottom board. But always keep the hives sideways level. Extra space should be divided between the two outside wall positions, and it should be comb on the outside wall, because bees draw foundation very poorly on the outside of the wall comb. If you only have foundation, then, as soon as you have some drawn, move it to the outside position, and all the foundation to the center. Don't divide brood though, if there is still come cold nights coming up. Keep all brood frames together, or they may abandon one side and lose it on a cold night. Dave SC USA The Pollination Home Page: http://pollinator.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::