Ally866
New Bee
I have been feeding my smaller colony and they are taking the syrup very quickly, is this normal? 2 litres taken in 3 days
I usually give them 2 litres per weekYes
My bees take 2 litres overnight
Take care you don’t give them too much.
If you are autumn feeding you need to bang in what they need for winter as quickly as you can. That way they store it rather than turn it into brood. Drip feeding will encourage the bees to make more beesI usually give them 2 litres per week
Isn’t there an argument that you want them to make more bees - the “winter” bees - so as to assure a good sized cluster?If you are autumn feeding you need to bang in what they need for winter as quickly as you can. That way they store it rather than turn it into brood. Drip feeding will encourage the bees to make more bees
pretty pointless if they have no stores to help them survive the winterIsn’t there an argument that you want them to make more bees - the “winter” bees - so as to assure a good sized cluster?
It’s a balance.Isn’t there an argument that you want them to make more bees - the “winter” bees - so as to assure a good sized cluster?
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