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House Bee
- Joined
- May 20, 2009
- Messages
- 124
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- 0
- Location
- SE Scotland
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 6-8
Just wondering how exactly people here do a Bailey Comb change in terms of entrance position? I've seen various methods described, but I'm unsure what counts as the 'best' approach.
1. Leave the main entrance at the bottom.
2. Put an upper entrance on top of the QE. (most commonly recommended).
3. Put an upper entrance just under the QE.
1 can result in the foragers store pollen downstairs which goes to waste when the frames are removed, which is solved by 2/3.
2 results in trapped drones which need let out, which is solved by 3.
But 1 and 3 both cause problems for any new queens if they swarm/supersede!
So what method do you all prefer? Any other pros or cons, or other options I've missed?
1. Leave the main entrance at the bottom.
2. Put an upper entrance on top of the QE. (most commonly recommended).
3. Put an upper entrance just under the QE.
1 can result in the foragers store pollen downstairs which goes to waste when the frames are removed, which is solved by 2/3.
2 results in trapped drones which need let out, which is solved by 3.
But 1 and 3 both cause problems for any new queens if they swarm/supersede!
So what method do you all prefer? Any other pros or cons, or other options I've missed?