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Good morning,
I've begun feeding a few hives and a couple of nucs. When should I stop feeding? Does it depend on the weather?
Thanks! I love VBA!!!
Daphne
I've begun feeding a few hives and a couple of nucs. When should I stop feeding? Does it depend on the weather?
Thanks! I love VBA!!!
Daphne
To late to feed with the weather so cold ,however I feed based on weight of the hive
I use two deeps and one med by the end of Sept I want a weight of about 150 lbs 165 is better
So say I have a hive at 140 I will put two or three gal cans 2/1 syrup on top each can will increase
The weight of the hive 10 lbs per can so two cans on a reweight will give me a hive of 160 lbs .
This has worked for a long time .
I don't like feeding but I won't let my bees starve to death.
Three things for sure that kill bees is starving,varroa mites,and moisture
Varroa should be top of the list
Just my two cents
Ron
I use two deeps and one med by the end of Sept I want a weight of about 150 lbs 165 is better
So say I have a hive at 140 I will put two or three gal cans 2/1 syrup on top each can will increase
The weight of the hive 10 lbs per can so two cans on a reweight will give me a hive of 160 lbs .
This has worked for a long time .
I don't like feeding but I won't let my bees starve to death.
Three things for sure that kill bees is starving,varroa mites,and moisture
Varroa should be top of the list
Just my two cents
Ron
Generally, feed until they stop taking it. (Which may be now due to the cold weather!)
gsmela@ssvt.net
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