Quote Originally Posted by The Drone Ranger View Post
Using cedar Smith hives is so boringly simple
Is there anything I can do to complicate things without resorting to buying poly hives?
Why don't you convert some of them to bottom bee space? ... it'll be a pita and, if you're careful not to label them as such, will continue to cause frustration for many seasons. I'd hate to see you left out of all the fun.

And on the subject of poly hives ... I've only kept two cedar nucs for sentimental reasons but have lots (as defined by someone who is not a member of the BFA i.e. about 20 ... 'lots' to a BFA member is a three digit number) of Thorne's Everynucs and like them a lot. And as Gavin knows I'm hoping to invest in some Swienty (not Swingy as my spellcheck keeps insisting on) brood boxes this year, but I'll continue to use my own-brand floors, crownboards and Correx roofs.