swarm to big for single deep so i added another deep

[adamant]

captured a big swarm that would not fit in a single deep so I had to add another at time of capture. only problem all frames where on drawned plastic foundation. will that be a problem?

[bud1]

no

[danno]

why would you think it might be a problem?

[trimman]

wish i had that problem :-D

[adamant]

I was concerned about the bees not making comb to fill  the twenty un drawn frames

[tefer2]

Thought you posted that they were drawn out?   :idunno:
As long as you have a flow of some kind they will draw them out fine.

[danno]

I see now he had a type-o.  He said " on drawn " not undrawn

[BlueBee]

As my MI colleagues say; not really a problem.  Actually the undrawn frames will give the swarm more room since there is more space between undrawn frames than drawn ones.  When dumping swarms into nucs, sometimes I'll put a second box of undrawn frames on top of the first (usually with drawn comb + 1 frame of brood) for that reason.  It gives them a lot more space to scamper into when dumped into the box and swarms build comb fast.

The only potential problem I see in your case is convincing your big swarm to stay in a box with nothing but undrawn frames.  A frame of brood really helps in keeping them from leaving for greener pastures.

[tefer2]

Frame of open brood, gives the nurse bees something to do and resources to make a queen if needed.

[bud1]

sorry adamant fo no exp. you said drawn comb  great no problem them suckers should take off and do good, use all I have when have it

[BeeMaster2]

Adamant,
5 weeks ago, I put a large swarm in 2 medium boxes of drawn frames. 3 weeks later they were very heavy and full of nectar in the top box. I added another super and they are filling it.
Jim