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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: beek4018 on March 23, 2011, 09:52:48 PM

Title: Cansdy Board On Or Off
Post by: beek4018 on March 23, 2011, 09:52:48 PM
Just curious....My hive is looking fairly weak after the winter.  I removed the candy board last weekend, but couldn't get a feeder on because I'm airing out my extra deep boxes from the winter moth crystals.

Given our sudden dip back into the 30/20s late this week/weekend, should I think about putting the candy board back on, or am I better off keeping them sealed up as tight as they can get it?

Thanks in advance for your input.
Title: Re: Cansdy Board On Or Off
Post by: Michael Bach on March 23, 2011, 10:18:57 PM
I have a very light hive that has a candy board on since December.  This hive was light on stores since fall.  Last week I added three frames of pollen and thre frames of honey from a dead out.  They are raising brood.  The candy board is still on.  They are still feeding heavily on the candy board.

I am leaving mine on until the temperatures allow me to add syrup.  That won't happen until mid-late April.

I would put it back on then the weather allows.
Title: Re: Cansdy Board On Or Off
Post by: cam on March 25, 2011, 01:32:19 PM
Quote from: Michael Bach on March 23, 2011, 10:18:57 PM

I would put it back on then the weather allows.

I agree, put it back on.