>Large clusters eat more need more resources than small cluster less prolific bees.<
I thought it had been shown that larger clusters are actually more efficient and consume less stores? A thicker insulating mantle I believe. I think as Dave mentioned it has more to do with starting brood rearing too early in the spring
Adam
Barrie,On
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