Putting an emtpy deep over or under two productive mediums

[riverbee]

"Yes I have to start the deep bare bones with new frames and wax foundation. So do you mean to put the deep on top until drawn out and then put it below? "

yes jen, if i had your situation now, i would put whatever you decide to use, deep or medium of foundation on top until it is drawn, and i would feed them if necessary until it is....don't rely on a nectar flow completely for the bees to draw foundation. that is just the way i would do it, others may have a different opinion.....  

[Jen]

Calif is so dry this year, crazy dry. It's been 3-4 weeks since I've seen the bees get busy and excited. Just today I saw them zooming in and out, that was encouraging. Both of us like this idea, Thanks!

[riverbee]

okay jen, with dry conditions and no nectar flows, give them a water source if you haven't,  and to draw foundation and to sustain them, feed light syrup.

[Jen]

light syrup 1-1 is what I've been feeding so far...

[riverbee]

that's good jen