I'm contemplating moving to Mediums for Brood Boxes. Still ten frames. Since I started 7 years ago I did the standard, two deeps for brood and supers on top. Moving all the brood into three mediums, maybe. Is that enough room to have space for Springtime population increases? Doe that configuration survive the Winter well? What do others do?
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I have medium wired wax frames available again this year. $30 for package of 5 frames. 10 or more frames $5.50 per frame in 5 frame packages. (10 frames $55, 15 frames $82.50, 20 frames $110 etc.). I also buy these frame parts in bulk from Mann Lake and am happy to demonstate how I put them together for anybody interested as well as selling parts (Wired Foundation without hooks, Medium frames with holes for wires) if you want to assemble your own.
I am still recovering from my shoulder surgery and am unable to attend meetings yet, however I can arrange for another member to bring frames to a meeting if you pre-purchase them. Otherwise I am available at home most anytime for picking up frames. You can reach me at 443-691-5916 or on the web at https://allviewbees.com.
Ron Miller
Fellow Beekeepers,
I'm going to purchase the Mann Lake Wired Foundation With Hooks for Medium Wedge Top/Split Bottom Bar Frames - 5 5/8" X 16 3/4"
To get a better price, I can coordinate a better price if we order 250 or more. Here's the breakdown: does not include shipping or taxes.
Pkg of 10 - $3.30
Pkg of 50 - $2.80
I assume our order would need to match yours? I.e, we couldn’t order plastic foundation instead right?
Yeah I just started last year and went all 10 frame mediums for both brood and supers. It worked out really well. Some of my sons hives are 8 frame mediums so it’s easier for him to lift them. I’m setting up an experiment apiary with one deep and one medium brood configuration. I’ve heard allot of good things from people using that brood setup. I’d say give it a try and see if you like it.