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- Hive Type
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- Number of Hives
- 4 to 12!
I've hardly ever used fondant before as I usually leave plenty of stores. Due to a combination of factors I've felt the need to give most of my colonies fondant this year.
I've heard/read some conflicting statements as to whether the bees will still take fondant if they have adequate nectar coming in.
Mine have been pretty active for the last few days but some seem to be getting through fondant quite fast.
I don't really want to inspect until it's a few degrees warmer (10C today here). Are they likely to be simply storing the fondant, or do they just eat it as they need it? Obviously I don't want them to starve having got this far!!
I've heard/read some conflicting statements as to whether the bees will still take fondant if they have adequate nectar coming in.
Mine have been pretty active for the last few days but some seem to be getting through fondant quite fast.
I don't really want to inspect until it's a few degrees warmer (10C today here). Are they likely to be simply storing the fondant, or do they just eat it as they need it? Obviously I don't want them to starve having got this far!!