Hi Eric

> The clearest way to demonstrate this point is that if you take a nuc 
> comprised of two standard size frames and enlarge it to 3 frames by adding 
> a foundationless frame -- even if you first eliminate every last drone in 
> that nuc -- that 3rd frame will likely be drawn into nearly perfect worker 
> comb.

This is a totally erroneous example, 3 frames is not a colony, it is 
even smaller than most swarms or casts, so it's first priority for 
survival is more worker brood, which it will produce until it becomes a 
viable 'stand alone' colony.


Regards & Best 73s, Dave Cushman, G8MZY
http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman or http://www.dave-cushman.net
Short FallBack M/c, Build 6.02/3.1 (stable)

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