Having observed a number of highly active days by all hives I spent some time preparing fondant pack "just in case". A couple of packs (8for £1) of clear plastic sandwich containers with lids from poundstretcher and an old carving knife employed to cut up a block of fondant into chunks that fitted into the containers and the lids snapped on. These will be ready for use if any hives get down to critical weight or other cause for concern. In the meantime they will sit in a cool dark place 
I simply uncover the feed hole in the clear crownboard and remove the fondant container lid before inverting over the hole. I've never found a problem with bees locating the fondant.
Surround the container with insulation and refit the hive cozy without breaking propolis seals or disturbing the bees.
I simply uncover the feed hole in the clear crownboard and remove the fondant container lid before inverting over the hole. I've never found a problem with bees locating the fondant.
Surround the container with insulation and refit the hive cozy without breaking propolis seals or disturbing the bees.
