new hives

[irerob]

   I have purchased 2 hives last week after a day of orientation flights they are bringing in pollen like gang busters.
the local beeks say were in a dearth.
  Is it possible my bees have found some thing the others have not? Or is it possible for them to find pollen and no nectar?
I put an empty super on them when I first placed them and are still going thru a quart of  2:1 a day. I've also placed water in an entrance feeder they have barley touched it but it has rained here every day .5 inch + for the last 2 weeks.
any thought about what to do next would be greatly appreciated
 

PS I don't think I posted this right the 1st time if it double posts can one of the moderators delete it  Ty

[Bee-Bop]

Welcome to BeeKeeping, first off relax, it's a hobby !

The locals probably are correct in their opinion of dearth.

No, I'm sure the other local bees know were all the pollen and nector are.

Might want to feed 1/1 instead of 2/1 but it won't hurt either way.

Forget the water at the entrance feeder, they will find water within about a 1/4 mile, [ hopefully not your neighbors swiming pool ] If you must, place a waterer 50 ft. or more away from the hive.

" What to do next "
Go to your local Public library and get a few books on BeeKeeping, Join your local Bee Club.

Remember to take any and all info. you see on inter-net forums with a grain or two of salt.
What works for me a thousand miles a way may not work for you !!   :shock:

Good Luck

Bee-Bop