--- Aaron Morris <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > This is a perennial question. > > You should always draw 10 frames the first year, and > then use 9 drawn combs thereafter. It DOES make a difference. I agree with Aaron, however with a cavat. 10 frames the first time until they are drawn out. Once drawn out you can reduce to 9 or 8. In some cases that can be the same year they are drawn. You start with 10 so that the bees won't draw cross comb with the unusual spacing provided by 9 or 8 frame foundation starts. Mike in LA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---