>> This is a great way to winter singles in the
> > north...as long as there is a good population.
>
> I have heard this recommended often, and maybe it works south of the 49th,
> but any time I've tried it, the bottom colony has suffered -- often to the
> point of being lost.

Inner cover off, replace with a sheet of plastic. little family on without
button. drill a hole as flight opening. cover on. a little family about 5 kg
of feed until spring, then move the little family to a new place and give
another five kg of feed.

I personal use this technique to winter three spare queens on top of a
strong hive. about 80% success.

Danish climate about the same as British Columbia.

Best regards
Jorn Johanesson

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