Feeding needed?

Started by RangerBrad, April 30, 2012, 12:47:49 AM

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RangerBrad

April 30, 2012, 12:47:49 AM
Hey folks. I installed a very healthy 3lb package on Friday morning and left the can of syrup on the frames for their feed then left for a few days. I returned today and removed the queen cage and syrup can which was not empty but the holes had been filled with wax. The bees were very active coming in and out and cleaning up the old HSC frames. I only checked a couple of frames but found a couple of spots about half the size of my palm that they were already filling with nectar. These bees are on HSC frames that have been previously worked by a dead out hive from last winter and there is a major flow going on right now. Do I still need to feed these bees or will they be able to provide for themselves? Thanks, Brad
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Michael Bush

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April 30, 2012, 01:57:59 AM
I think they let you know what they thought of the syrup...
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samuils

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April 30, 2012, 03:23:26 AM
Quote from: Michael Bush on April 30, 2012, 01:57:59 AM
I think they let you know what they thought of the syrup...

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samuils

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April 30, 2012, 03:24:44 AM
From what I understand, you stop feeding when you see some capped stores, as in when bees have capped the syrup as an extra in their combs.
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