Moving from fontant to syrup

[Erichalfbee]

Nothing wrong with that. If it is warm.....above 10º then the bees are mobile and will reach the food. If it's cold and bees are clustered tight then on top of them is best.

 

[BeeFarmer]

The is weather is forecast to improve next week so I'll hopefully be able to have a good sort out in the warmth I've taken to putting the fondant on top of the crown board. Their previous keeper had the holes covered with mesh and placed the fondant under the queen excluder.

 

[Hebeegeebee]

"In addition, I am thinking about ordering some pollen substitute encase there is a delay in them bringing in their own pollen. I'm planning to use this as soon as I start feeding syrup which I believe is the best route until I see them bringing in there own... right?"

If they are bringing in pollen, and I assume they are by now, they don't need substitute in my opinion. If they have stores, (check by hefting one side then the other) they don't need feeding. I am generally OK with feeding syrup from now onwards but only if they need it.