Winter Feeding

[Trents]

I'd like your feedback on winter feeding.  I currently have one hive (that will be another conversation). I will be feeding it some of the honey that I've extracted from it. Is there any additional benefits for feeding supplements?

[mikecva]

Your profile does not say where you are so I will give general information.
If the temperatures are above 50 F, you can feed 2:1 syrup (2 parts sugar to 1 part water - 1 gallon of water is about 8.345404 lbs.   )
Below 50 I will put on some fondant that I buy at the store (you can make it yourself but when you need a lot you will burn up your electric mixer).
Below ~40 powered sugar on a small plate.    Hope this helps you.  -Mike

[Trents]

Thank you for the reply Mike.
I am on the Alabama gulf coast near Mobile. I've not figured out how to add my location to my profile.

[ggileau]

Thank you for the reply Mike.
I am on the Alabama gulf coast near Mobile. I've not figured out how to add my location to my profile.
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Click on your name (next to Welcome) and look for "Modify Profile". Hope that helps!

[ggileau]

BTW, here is a link to a recipe for fondant. http://www.bamboohollow.com/fondant-recipe.php  I put that on the top of the frames with a shim and they were all over it! I also did as suggested and mixed some pollen into the mixture as well as pollen substitute. That easily took them through till it was time for pollen patties.

[Trents]

Good deal, thanks. BTW I was able to update my profile.

[GSF]

Welcome Trents!