How much to feed?

Started by DM, May 10, 2010, 08:13:03 PM

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DM

I put a new package in a already drawn out deep. How long should I keep feeding them since they are not producing allot of wax to draw out the frames? I only see information on feeding new bees when they have been put into a new hive.

Dennis

manfre

You could feed them as much or as little as you want. As long as there is nectar and pollen for them to collect, they can feed themselves.
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I usually feed until they have some capped honey.  That's an indication they have put some in storage for a rainy day.  rainy days can be costly if they have no stores...
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