What methods are some of you using for feeding corn syrup? I bought some recently just in case I might need it. This stufff is like--well maybe super glue or STP oil additive(very,very,very thick and viscous),almost too thick to pour. I don't know if something like this would work in any of the feeders or feeding methods I have tried.I think Dick Allen might have posted something about this subject,and he mentioned a method of pumping it into styro nucs. How would you deliver it to regular hive bodies. I am only talking about a few colonies that may need feeding,so a low tech approach would be nice.
Here in florida i use a 5# feeder jar on the top of the hive cover.
I use a hive top from mann lake. Just make sure the sides /telescoping top are bee proof so bees dont get in and drown by the hundreds.
I use a Tablespoon, the girls line up on my arm :wink:
Just Kiddin'.
I use old Tang bottles and glue a feeder plug on them. I did away with the hive top feeders, too cumbersome for me .
I no not know your "clue syrup" but I suppose that you should add warm water into it to get it liguid what bees can lick. Do you know the sugar content of it?
Thanks for the ideas everyone,and I really can't answer your question Finman.The label on the 60 pound pail reads 42/42 DE CORN SYRUP
1oo % Pure Corn Syrup
It is at least two times as thick as honey,I bought it at a bakery warehouse for $24.00 in US funds. I am going to try and call a sales rep,maybe they can offer some more specific information.I think it will probably get much thicker as the temperature gets lower.When I do dilute it,I will use my hydrometer and thin it to the brix of honey,which I am pretty sure is 1.40 on the scale.
Feeding Corn syrup is like feeding honey, all you need to do is thin it out a bit and the bees will take it. 1:1 or 2:1, either will work--just like sugar syrup.