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As far as 10-framers needed to scrape the end bars, that's not necessary
unless you leave a space in the first place. Easy to avoid.
>The above theory is backed by facts. Bees in large, deep brood-chambers,
with the wide spacing, are stronger, winter better, gain strength faster
than those in shallow hives, all other conditions being equal.
"Interesting" claim. Keep in mind that the "winter cluster" consists of
3/8" layers of bees with an inch (or more) of honey or open combs between
them. To test many hypotheses, I simply go to the extreme. Would a
cluster survive better if the combs were placed 2 inches apart? There'd
still be only a 3/8" seam full of bees, but now 1-5/8" of inert honey or
empty comb between each living, heat-producing layer of bees.
My winters are not cold enough or long enough to find out. Pete, can you
find the "facts" that support the claim?
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
530 277 4450
ScientificBeekeeping.com
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