Since I’ve started beekeeping I’ve added fondant as ‘insurance’ around this time. However tried to be a bit more ‘scientific’ this winter by weighing hive in between hefting. They are now all coming in between 20-27lb of stores, from a start point of 40-45lb. Feel medium in weight ie can just lift with 3 fingers rather than light. At what weight of stores would you add fondant? Or would you just add a small amount above the crownboard, above the cluster in case? Most of my bees are not clustered really tightly as they are in WBCs.
Appreciate your advice
Elaine
Appreciate your advice
Elaine