K keithgrimes Field Bee Joined May 29, 2010 Messages 614 Reaction score 0 Location Northumberland Hive Type National Number of Hives 3 Oct 10, 2010 #1 When should I start feeding fondant?
V VEG Queen Bee Beekeeping Sponsor Joined Nov 10, 2008 Messages 6,822 Reaction score 6 Location Maesteg South Wales Hive Type National Number of Hives 15+-some Oct 10, 2010 #2 In the winter if they need it. Only you will be able to decide when, as bees in the same apiary can have different food consumption rates.
In the winter if they need it. Only you will be able to decide when, as bees in the same apiary can have different food consumption rates.
J jimbeekeeper Queen Bee Joined Dec 14, 2008 Messages 2,461 Reaction score 8 Location East Yorkshire Hive Type National Number of Hives 1 Oct 10, 2010 #3 IF, and only if, as feeding fondant is not a "set in stone" process. IF, through hefting and maybe a quick peek in the hive, I might add it just after I treat for oxalic acid (if). So for me, between xmass day and New years day, is about my free period.
IF, and only if, as feeding fondant is not a "set in stone" process. IF, through hefting and maybe a quick peek in the hive, I might add it just after I treat for oxalic acid (if). So for me, between xmass day and New years day, is about my free period.