Wrapping and feeding

[colinlyne]

To wrap or not to wrap. I live in North Yorkshire, comments please. Also, where is the best place for fondant, over the crown board or directly over the frames. I lost my two colonies last year, and I believe that it was starvation! Thank you for your help.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

To wrap or not to wrap.

Depends on whether you're giving them as Christmas presents

 

[hemo]

If the fondant is the main feed instead of syrup then one wants it in as near direct contact to the bees as poss, so under the CB in an eke. Place a slab of PIR above the CB or in the eke if it is a deep eke. For main feed with fondant we are talking usually tens of lbs or kg's of fondant or a whole case not just the paltry small amount that I here some talk about at the LBKA.
A small take way tub over the feed hole is just a treat/present for a full size BB.

 

[hemo]

Wrapping a colony depends on the whether poly or wood, no for the former and yes for the latter as it will stop some wind chill effect. A snug fitting PIR outer will be of more benefit for wooden hive and one can then remove the roof for winter completely.
Dani has posted many times her pics.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Dani has posted many times her pics.

These are made of 50mm Recticel and replace the roof. There is a 2cm gap round the sides. You need to paint them

 

[Nannysbees]

Yep we wrap ours in recticel, feeding 2:1 sugar at the moment to get their weights up

 

[john1]

Hi,
Is it 50mm Recticel or 25mm?
I am planning to buy Recticel to cover the outside and roof of my hive.

I found one in B&Q -
https://www.diy.com/departments/rec...1-2m-w-0-45m-t-50mm-of-1/5411545020296_BQ.prd
Thanks