Feeding

[Susan1]

Just checked my hives. Three doing OK but didn't open them up as weather to be horrible tomorrow. I saw pollen going in and all look busy.
I did heft but although they feel heavy enough should I maybe feed just in case? To be honest I am thinking no at this time of year but is anyone else still feeding?

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

should I maybe feed just in case?

no

 

[hemo]

I always heft with no roof ( I still use wooden ones) , if one can heft very easily with two fingers then they may need keeping an eye on.
Two fingers with a little lifting resistance then no, heavy lifting resistance definately not and likely need some removing.

There will be spring forage for them as seen by pollen incoming, sycamore is a good early forage source as well as forgetmenot varieties, dandelions , flowering cherries (going over here now), early fruit trees etc,etc and many more sources.

 

[enrico]

Don't feed now unless you want sugar in your honey.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

if one can heft very easily with two fingers then they may need keeping an eye on.

I wouldn't even bother getting worried until I could easily heft with one finger - especially with the roof off

 

[Susan1]

Thank you for your replies

 

[hemo]

I find two fingers less rude then one .

 

[Sutty]

Don't feed now unless you want sugar in your honey.

Or maybe label it "Chinese honey - produce of England"