Many folks have done this. Make a split from a hive but either forgot about it or something prevented you from getting back to it. I did that this past year. So I opened up those two hives expecting to find bees robbing it out. But I found it still working in the frames given it last spring and the queen still working. I have since then given them more frames to hopefully draw out. Anyone else doing this good. Or are we still reporting crashing hives. Russ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::