>  Maples are in full bloom here in north carolina.

Is this the average date of Maple bloom in North Carolina, or are they 
early this year? Here in Vermont, the Speckled Alder have enlarged catkins, 
the Soft maple buds are swollen, and the Pussy Willow buds are white. All 
due, I would say, to the warm winter we have had.


>  I got a supply of hfcs 55.  and it set up in 48 hours is this product 
> supposed to be diluted?


48 hours seems too quick for HFCS 55 to "set up." Was it crystal clear when 
you filled the feeders, or was it cloudy? I use 55 straight for fall 
feeding, and don't have that problem. I would say it was starting to 
crystallize before you filled the feeders, or you have 42 HFCS...which 
crystallizes much faster. I believe I've read on this list, that some 
dilute their HFCS by 10% with water. If you do have 55, you can heat it 
until clear, and I would think the bees would empty their feeders before it 
crystallizes.
Mike 


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