Lloyd and others,

Not having tried it myself, I have a question regarding placing nucs/singles over strong colonies.  I assume the goal is to transfer some of the heat from the strong colony to the colony/colonies above.

If the strong colony has a 1/2" full-width upper opening, wouldn't the temperature there be just about equal to ambient?  How does this benefit the nucs/single?  I'd reason you might as well leave them on their own stands.

Thanks,

Waldemar
LI, NY


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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.

I have had no problems with overwintering two-4 frame nucs on top of strong
hives.  HOWEVER, it is a must to give the lower colony lots of ventilation.
I use a 1/2" opening across the entire width of the top box of the lower
hive.

I also have no difficulty overwintering singles packed with corn syrup.

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