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Last fall when I removed frames of honey from one of my hives, a couple of
the frames (Pierco plastic, undrawn foundation, no wires, in wooden frame)
contained drawn comb filled with honey not attachd to the foundation. The
bees had drawn a typical comb, but it was as if they ignored the foundation,
and created a doubled-sided comb (on each side of the foundation).
I simply lifted it off of each side, and cut it into pieces of "comb"
honey. It was a treat !
Any guesses why the bees did this ? I'm thinking it had something to do
with bee-space and crowding. I wouldn't mind collecting this type of honey
again!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Vogt
Vashon Island, WA
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