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« on: April 05, 2012, 04:30:04 PM »
Why is the honey comb so dry and brittle from over the winter?
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« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2012, 01:02:22 AM »
Quote from: slacker361 on April 05, 2012, 04:30:04 PM
Why is the honey comb so dry and brittle from over the winter?

For cold only.

When they warm up, they are soft again. Hive has 35-36C in brood area.
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