Foundation Question

[gjcluttrell]

I'm a new beekeeper. I've noticed in magazines they are recomending the black foundation for brood chambers. Is the color black better then the white fr brood chambers?

[Kathyp]

it sure would make seeing eggs easier! 

[gjcluttrell]

Is making it easier to see the eggs all the black foundation is good for?

[Robo]

Yes,  black foundation is excellent for egg visibility.  I would recommend it.   On the other hand,  black HSC is useless when it comes to egg visibility.  It is like looking into a black hole, you see nothing!   The black walls of the HSC don't let light through,  where as the black foundation gets white wax walls which lets light through and creates a nice contrast.

[Robo]

Is making it easier to see the eggs all the black foundation is good for?

Yes, that is the benefit of the black over the white.   Do not underestimate the benefit,  especially for a newbee when trying to assess the condition of your hive.

[Michael Bush]

>Is the color black better then the white fr brood chambers?

Better for what?  The bees won't care.

[pdmattox]

I like the black better for stated reasons but i do notice the yellow is drawn out quicker.

[Michael Bush]

There are all kinds of bigger issues than color:

http://www.bushfarms.com/beesfaqs.htm#foundation