to Myron Van de Ven uxemburg, Wisconsin [log in to unmask] I have experienced the same thing. In fact if you want to increase the number of hives you have, this is a neat trick to do it. I suggest you put on a top opening, ie a bottom board turned upside down. In about a week or so you will see a transition of the bees using both entrances. When the top entrance has gained a reasonable following, slip a solid board bewteen the two queens, ie: where the queen excluder is now. You will then have two distinct hives. During the winter, move the top one to a new location. There you are a new hive, painlessly. Bill Fernihough HONEY is sweeter then wine.