derekthegardener
New Bee
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2010
- Messages
- 18
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- Southeast Ireland
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- 6+
I fed my first and only hive two weeks ago using an Ashforth feeder (Thornes). I have resisted the temptation to have a look on the advice of my local BKA, but with a fine day today, and the bes working very hard on the ivy, I couldn't resist. I just lifted the roof and looked through the hole in the crown board. The syrup has crystallised completely. I plan to take off the feeder and add more liquid to make the feed usable for the bees. I have left a super on top of the brood-box which is being filled with ivy honey. I plan to leave this with them for the winter. Am I doing the right things?