Feeding dry sugar got me to thinking.....

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njoylife10

August 12, 2011, 06:34:04 PM
Why not use powdered sugar to feed in the winter.  I would think it would be easier for them to break down and carry back to the cluster.  I know it would be more expensive, but on a small scale, it wouldn't be too bad.  Are there any other reasons why this would be a bad idea?

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AllenF

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August 12, 2011, 07:20:32 PM
Almost all the store bought powdered sugar has corn starch in it.   It would not be a pretty site if you fed them that in the winter. 

Kathyp

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August 12, 2011, 07:37:31 PM
besides, you know what it does when it gets damp. you'd have a sticky mess dripping all over the place.
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Jim134

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August 12, 2011, 08:22:06 PM
<Feeding dry sugar got me to thinking>

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Michael Bush

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August 13, 2011, 12:41:48 AM
>Why not use powdered sugar to feed in the winter.  I

Powdered sugar as feed is very injurious to bees because of the starch.  Do not feed them powdered sugar.
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njoylife10

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August 13, 2011, 10:46:47 AM
Well now see......that's what I get for thinking :)

I knew you guys would have the answer.  I didn't know that about the cornstarch.

Thanks all,

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