Need help on this split I made

[annette]

Hive was full of queen cells and I split them. Took the marked queen out into the new split. My question is: They really only had frames full of open nectar, not capped honey. I placed about 4 frames full of nectar into the split.

Is open nectar as good as capped honey for them?

[marktrl]

I would say nectar would be better because they won't need to bring in water like they would to dilute honey to eat it.

[schawee]

annette,the bees will be fine.       schawee

[lenape13]

I hear they really do good if you supplement them with beer and hot wings!  :cheer:   :catchchick:

They'll do just fine, relax.

[beyondthesidewalks]

Mine prefer Shiner Bock and chips with a local chipotle hot sauce. :)

Good luck with those splits.

[FRAMEshift]

If we were in late Fall, uncapped nectar might be an issue.  At this time of year it's fine.  May your hives increase!   :-D

[annette]

Thanks to you all for your great advise. I appreciate all of it.

Annette