> First, one week is too fast, remember its an extender patty,
>  meaning the treatment extends over a time period. I think 3 to 4 weeks
> is about right. I used to make 50/50 crisco and 6x sugar. These are
> taken very slow and sometimes not at all. I've finally settled on a
> mixture using 100 lbs of 6x and about 35 lbs of canola oil.
 
The extender info file is still available at
http://www.internode.net/HoneyBee/Misc/Extender.htm
 
Also there is extensive discussion in the logs.  Search for 'patties' or
'extender' at http://www.beekeeping.co.nz/beel.htm
 
Allen
 
 
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