>    You could:
>    Check with the Provincial Apiculturist John Gruszka  (306) 953
>    2790
>
>    or get the publication from Alberta Agriculture:
>
>    Darby, D. 1988 Overwintering buildings for bees. Engineering
>    Branch, Alberta Agriculture, Lethbridge, Alberta
>
>    or check the review of overwintering in The Hive and the Honeybee
>    1992, pages 852 to 868.
 
One thing i noticed in reading about indoor wintering is the
requirement for 24 to 30 cubic feet of space per hive.
 
I found this somewhat discouraging, since a hive is about 4 cubic
feet in itself (2 standard brood chambers).
 
the amazingly large amount of extra space means a large facility
cost compared to what would be the case if only the amount of space
necessary to move up and own isles were required.
 
i wonder why such a large amount is specified -- at least in the
articles i read, and wonder if anyone has experience with using less
space.
 
Regards
 
Allen
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                         VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta  Canada T0M 1Y0
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