Putting honey on frames?

[RangerBrad]

Was wondering if putting raw store bought honey(like from Attwoods) would be better than 1:1 syrup on HSC frames when introducing a package to them on a brooder?

When applying the syrup or honey should I pour it on real thick or spread it around on the frames with a brush?

I know I'm over thinking this but, I just want everything to be right the first time. Thank's, Brad

[JP]

You could possibly encourage robbing if you have other hungry hives in the area.

Never worked with HSC but if you are having acceptance issues consider wax coating the HSC before introduction.

Can you but it pre waxed?


...JP

[MustbeeNuts]

I used some store bought honey to feed a queen I was banking, in a day she was dead. I don't know if the honey did it or not but she was doing fine on sugar syrup, for a week, soon as I used the store bought she died. Coincedence maybe. Won't use no other honey but mine own bees.  JMHO

[riverrat]

Using store bought honey could be a good way to introduce foul brood into your hive. I would stick to a feeder and 1:1

[Bee-Bop]

Store bought honey has probably been heated to at least 160 degrees then
flash cooled, so it will not solidify, it has been pressured filtered to remove most
all the natural food value I believe bees need .

Besides isn't that damm expensive dining ?

Bee-Bop

[RayMarler]

RAW honey is not heated and is not filtered. Even so, I myself would stick to sugar syrup to feed the bees when needed.