I don't mean Breakfast Cereal!
I broke away from Plasticell in the brood chamber this year in favor of crimped-wire, with much success. I'm, actually, on the road to natural comb eventually. But does that kind of thing matter in the honey suppers?. How does natural comb hold up to extraction?
Thanks
We don't extract so I have no first hand knowledge. I have read numerous accounts of beeks who successfully extract natural comb. One suggestion I have heard is that you should extract half of one side, then flip the comb and extract all of the second side, then flip it again and do the other half of side one. This avoids having too much asymmetric weight on a comb with no wire support.
I have to say, you are taking a pretty round-about route to natural comb. It takes a long time to get all those foundation frames out so if it's natural you want, you sort of have to take the leap and do it. Either that or make sure you find a retirement home that allows beehives. :-D
As long as the comb is fully attached there is no problem...start off slowly at first.
Scott
You can prewire the frames and they will build over them as if they aren't even there. Gives the comb much more support for extracting.
Go slow when extracting and make sure the comb is attached to the frame good.