Chris wrote:
> Have you checked?  I lost a couple following a recent cold snap during 
> which
> they retreated from their ample stores and starved among plenteous brood 
> in
> all stages.

Certainly breeding here in the Midlands.  We lifted a few roofs the other 
day and you could 'smell' the warmth coming up through the feedhole - tells 
you that all is well.  Put your hand on the crownboard and you can feel it.

Peter 

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