Nadiring and feeding

[Levitt53]

The two colonies I lost after winter were the two I had nadired supers and fed last year. Because I lost them I got rid of my notes in a fit of efficiency and now I can’t remember my timetable for last year. I assume I nadire first to give them time to move that honey up before I feed, is this right or do I just do the two operations at the same time. Thanks.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

The two colonies I lost after winter were the two I had nadired supers and fed last year. Because I lost them I got rid of my notes in a fit of efficiency and now I can’t remember my timetable for last year. I assume I nadire first to give them time to move that honey up before I feed, is this right or do I just do the two operations at the same time. Thanks.

If the supers are filled and stores capped, then don't nadir - it's putting the bees to unneccessary work and stress.

 

[Swarm]

If the supers are filled and stores capped, then don't nadir - it's putting the bees to unneccessary work and stress.

Nadir partially filled combs, if it's capped leave it be. Do that when you are free and it won't hurt to wait a while before assessing feed as they still have Ivy to come.

 

[Levitt53]

Hi, I should have said it’s all uncapped. I’ll move it first then and see how they get on.