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Episode 137 - Single vs. Double Deep Brood Boxes: Which One is Better? 🏠🐝

Author
Beekeeping For Newbees
Published
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Episode Link
https://beekeepingfornewbees.captivate.fm/episode/single-vs-double-brood-boxes

Should you use a single deep or double deep for your brood chamber? 🏠🐝 In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of each setup, when to use them, and how they impact colony growth, inspections, and swarm management.

📌 What’s Inside This Episode?

✔️ The math behind brood space—do bees really run out of room? 🧮🐝

✔️ Pros & cons of single vs. double deep configurations

✔️ How hive layout impacts queen management & inspections

✔️ Swarm prevention strategies for both setups

✔️ Why drawn comb makes a huge difference in early management

🔥 Whether you’re a new beekeeper trying to decide or an experienced keeper rethinking your setup, this episode will help you determine which configuration is right for you!

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