8 frame vs 10 frame hives

Started by kd4aju, July 10, 2015, 02:50:16 AM

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kd4aju

July 10, 2015, 02:50:16 AM
I have 2 8 frame hives and have had success so far - 3 years with no issues.  Has anyone ever noticed a difference in success rate on 8 vs 10 frame hives?

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Eric Bosworth

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July 10, 2015, 06:31:58 AM
Define success... Overwinter? Honey production? Success means different things to different people.
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Michael Bush

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July 10, 2015, 01:58:00 PM
I think the difference is pretty negligible, but I think the eight frame mediums have slightly better overwintering due to the width of the hive fitting the cluster better and gap between the boxes providing better communication and movement in the cluster.
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