I need help understanding some info about comb positioning

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BAStallard

July 21, 2007, 02:59:26 AM
In my web serching I found an article about the Y factor of how combs are positoned in the hive and I really could not understand it and I don't remember the web site where I saw it, but they said it made a big difference in their hives. any help would be appreicated.

Michael Bush

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July 21, 2007, 09:54:07 AM
http://www.beesource.com/pov/lusby/housel.htm

I have a LOT of natural comb.  I almost always find the primary comb (the "Y" is sideways).  I have not found a pattern otherwise.  I have found "housel positioning" useful in getting combs drawn well when using foundation especially if the bees don't like the foundation (like plastic).  But in natural comb I don't see it.
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Cindi

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July 21, 2007, 12:14:44 PM
Michael, holy carumba!!!  What an interesting piece that was written in this site.  Have a wonderful day, great life.  Cindi
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