I plan to raise a hive of Carniolan bees
and am getting equipment together.

I'm plan to install the package over a screened
open bottom board.

My other equipment includes
2 deeps w 10 frames of undrawn foundation
5 mediums w 50 frames of undrawn foundation
1 tank top feeder
1 boardman feeder (to provide water for the hive)

My first year goals are:
1) Keep the bees alive until next spring.
2) Prevent the bees from swarming.
3) Have as much drawn frame as possible
(grown one medium at a time).
to help prevent swarming next year.
4) Try and harvest a little honey next year.

Should I get a buy a slatted rack
to place between the bottom board
and the bottom hive body?

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
-- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and  other info ---
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::