Finsky, that was interesting what you say. I think that this year I am not going to focus on any specific breed. I thought that I would like to stick to Carniolan, but I think that I will just plain and simply get any that I can and be happy that I can. I know the Italian do consume more winter food because they raise brood early, so what though? Just make sure that they are fed enough for extra winter stores, if they consume so much. I want to get more into some more wax production this year, and I hear that the Carniolan have cleaner wax. Now I don't know that it makes a difference to me anyways, I don't really care what colour the wax is, in my eyes, wax is wax. So, I have to wonder about people's experience if there is a specific breed that is prone to making higher wax production or do they all make about the same amount? Strange question, but I would love an answer. Great day. Cindi