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 --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::