Cansdy Board On Or Off

[beek4018]

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.

[Michael Bach]

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.

[cam]

I would put it back on then the weather allows.

I agree, put it back on.