Hello,
I've installed a new bee package 6 days ago.
The girls have been drinking 1:1 Sugar syrup like there is no tomorrow.
I opened it today and most of the frames are drawn already , I see some
newly laid eggs and most frames filled with ( I'm pretty sure ) the 1:1 syrup...
Is it time :
1)to put the second box on and keep feeding 1:1 to help them draw
the second box
2) put s second box on and stop feeding as they have so much 1:1 stored already anyway
3) Stop feeding and not add a second box so they can get properly established
4) another option
ps - I'm new to this bee keeping adventure.
Any advice welcome.
Cheers
Spyk,
I'm a first year Beek, so my opinion is probably worth what you're paying for it. :-D
That being said, I think adding the second box is a no brainer at this time for you. Deciding whether to continue to feed is a little trickier. Aren't you well into spring? Do you have a flow going on? If so, I'd stop feeding. If not, I'd continue, but keep an eye on it moving forward. If they continue to keep storing so much 1:1 they may not allow sufficient room for your queen to lay.
Good Luck!
Add the second box and keep feeding. They will slow down on taking the feed when the nectar is coming in. Then, when they don't take a liter in 3 to 4 days, quit feeding. Also, when the brood chamber is drawn and the honey super is added, quit feeding. You don't want sugar water in your honey super.
Thanks for the advice - very much appreciated !!!