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Fall preparation for long hives

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Bob Wilson:
I have set up my long hives for the coming winter, by leaving and arranging each coloney with twelve (12) good frames in the following order.
1. I culled out any drone or old, black comb.
2. I made sure there was a good honey/pollen frame at the etrance.
3. I consolidated the brood nest next
4. I consolidated the best honey frames at the end.
This is the way that "Top Bar Beekeeping" by Les Crowder and Heather Harrell suggests.
Last year, every colony came through strong.

BeeMaster2:
Thanks for posting this. Bee sure to let us know how it works out in the spring.
Do you ever talk to Bobsim. He uses only top bar hives in Jacksonville. He has not been on here since 2020 but if you want I can have him call you.
Jim Altmiller

Bob Wilson:
That would be great, Jim. You have my cell #. It would be good to talk with him.
Not many people chat this section of the forum other than me.

seanconnery:
Hello Bob!

Could you tell me why:
2. I made sure there was a good honey/pollen frame at the entrance.

I have 2 TBHives.
my thanks

BeeMaster2:

--- Quote from: Bob Wilson on October 08, 2022, 09:42:24 pm ---That would be great, Jim. You have my cell #. It would be good to talk with him.
Not many people chat this section of the forum other than me.

--- End quote ---

I talked to Bob and he said that he was going to call you.
Jim Altmiller

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