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    What to feed mid-winter

    What I said in the first paragraph; 'Don't feed them at all during the winter. They cannot reduce the water content.' Meaning that the first sentence links to the second. This relates to syrup and was very obvious. As such, it is not bad advice. Leaving fondant until they start breaking...
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    Open message to Admin.

    I did and I dealt with no feeding (syrup) in winter and explained why, and giving fondant in mid-late Feb or when first cleansing flights are seem. Such advice is sound and doesn't deserve an attack. Anyone who wants to suggest otherwise should have done so in a civil manner.
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    Open message to Admin.

    The poster was asking about feeding syrup in winter. Of course he was when he asked what type of feeder to use. Read it again before you knee-jerk.
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    Open message to Admin.

    Since when do you put fondant in a feeder? Read it again.
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    Open message to Admin.

    The poster was asking about feeding syrup in winter. Perhaps for you I should have said; "Don't feed them 'syrup' in winter." When I mentioned that they cannot reduce the water content, I would have thought this very obvious. Obviously not to you as you took this as an opportunity to attack...
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    Open message to Admin.

    I have in large enjoyed your forum and the many contributions from its members. I have learned a lot but I also have made contributions. However, my enjoyment is seriously lessened by the constant attacks/insults to my contributions from Oliver90owner - RAB. I have no problem with a...
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    What to feed mid-winter

    RAB, do you kick your cat?
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    Cheap hive tool

    No bargin. Only worth £4-50'ish.
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    What to feed mid-winter

    Don't feed them at all during the winter. They cannot reduce the water content. Mid-late Feb usual time in my neck of the woods for some fondant. As you're in France temperatures will be different so when you first see your bees taking spring cleansing flights, give fondant.
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    Cymru am byth

    Sad for Wales.
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    Cymru am byth

    Even though you knocked us out, the very best of luck to Wales tomorrow.
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    plant identification

    Ivy. Very important late forage.
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    Protective Winter Wrap

    I would have thought it pretty obvious I was talking about a strong, healthy colony with sufficient stores and properly hived. Of course if they're weak starting out into the winter they may die of the cold. However, They will also die of the cold if a deer knocks the roof off and it's not...
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    hive insulation and ventilation

    Funny how those who don't use top insulation are still happy to overwinter their bees without it. One would imagine if there was a problem getting them through the winter they would all have changed over to using insulation. Point is they haven't. Perhaps we have a lot of modern beekeepers who...
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    hive insulation and ventilation

    RAB, kindly take a couple of chill pills for your very high level of antagonism. Other than that, I can only suggest someone requeens you.
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