Hi all Due to server outage, I resubmit this message Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 9:59 AM ** Allen said... > We find here that good splits made during a flow are just fine I think this may be the main reason for the UK/US difference.... It would be rare or even freak conditions that would give a flow in UK that was continuous for the length of time that a 'split' would need to raise, hatch and mate a queen. ** Best Regards & 73s, Dave Cushman... G8MZY Beekeeping & Bee Breeding Website Email: [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] http://website.lineone.net/~dave.cushman & http://www.dave-cushman.net :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::