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Crikey yes.....Ive got supers on the bottom brood on top in my headThat will give you even more extra space
Crikey yes.....Ive got supers on the bottom brood on top in my headThat will give you even more extra space
I have a galvanised excluder with the hive so would this be OK. What is nadiring the shallows. ?You still need to address the top/bottom beespace issue. One thing that will help is to avoid framed Queen excluders as that will further exacerbate the issue - just use the stamped galvanised ones, nadiring the shallows could be a real PITA though.
There may be times when the shallow box (commonly called super - as opposed to a deep, the brood box)needs to be put underneath the brood box, the opposite of supering is nadiringWhat is nadiring the shallows
Like being back at school with all this learning. Thanks for your advice..There may be times when the shallow box (commonly called super - as opposed to a deep, the brood box)needs to be put underneath the brood box, the opposite of supering is nadiring
Yup - we've even got some dunces kicking aroundLike being back at school
standard national brood box and keep it simple
I think many would disagree with that statement. I know of many experienced and knowledgable beeks who run Commercial deeps with National supers.it's a pity you've gone ahead with your current mis-match of frames and boxes
Probably a bit of all of the above,but part of the learning process I suppose. Hopefully get more knowledgeable as I go along. Have got a beginners course lined up and looking forward to a bit more hands on.Yes, and it's a pity you've gone ahead with your current mis-match of frames and boxes, Chris. Still, early days; see how you get on but re-assess before buying more.
My guess is that either you were mis-advised, haven't done enough research or that you have yet to attend a beginner course, but leapt in for a swim without seeing the sign that reads Beware! Alligators!
Simplicity and uniformity in beekeeping is essential; do not be persuaded by beekeepers who get by with complexity. If in doubt, watch the excellent Laurence Edwards of Black Mountain Honey listing his top 10 beekeeping mistakes: number 2 refers to uniformity of equipment.
My take on brood boxes: one big box (Commercial or 14x12) is often not enough and a second will be heavier than is practical. In this case, smaller multiples of standard deep Nationals offers a flexible and manageable system.
Just get a work round the bee space issue and go for it.Probably a bit of all of the above,but part of the learning process I suppose. Hopefully get more knowledgeable as I go along. Have got a beginners course lined up and looking forward to a bit more hands on.
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