Is it too early to add a super?

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Got my first colony last july so didn't 'super' them as started off with 4 drawn brood frames in new hive. Colony built up well and after autumn feed bedded them down for the winter in the brood box - really strong colony; good hive weight.
Have been feeding them candy as hive weight down around 5Kgs and bees flying on warm days and bringing in pollen(white). As I have no drawn super frames I am considering getting in early to give them a chance: is it too soon? OA'd them at start of month so gave me a chance to have a quick look - brood frames fully drawn to each end and lots of bees! but didn't lift any to see what was in them as it was around 5°C and was worried that the flyers would freeze.
All comments gratefully received.
 
hi i would say to earley at the moment. i would leave them alone if they have enough stores. if you put a supper they wont touch it untill the flow starts. i know your keen and want give them the best start but bee patient and you will know when the time is wright. (lots of bees in brood box and a lot of actvity in and out)
 
Thanks for the kind reply BC - I'll just keep feeding candy for the time beeing.
As long as they take it they won't starve and it's cold down here (2°C and falling)
Cheers
Pete.
 
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