>  Re: Cheap In-Hive feeding
>
> In answer to a question from Logan VanLeigh
> Mike Griggs wrote:
> > I feed by placing an extra deep super on top of my 2 box overwintering
> > hive.  Then using gallon jars inverted (12-15 small holes in the lid) over
> > the hole in the inner cover I can feed without disturbing the colony.  I
> > leave this setup in place with the outer cover on the extra deep super so
> > first thing in february or march I can start feeding as needed.  However I
> > leave a heavy rock or cinderblock on the top to prevent wind blow outs and
> > use a small patch to cover the hole during the deep dark winter(also
> > prevents mouse entrance).
>
> Hei!
> I wish it was as easy as that! Here it is too cold to leave a feeding
> chamber on over winter without really good insulation (overcomeable)
> and I have doubts about the rock on top working in our winter storms.
>
> I would like too ask a subsidiary question:
> Given that it is v. early in spring and the bees have not emerged yet
> how do most people check (if they do) on amount of stores left?
> Look in when it is still very cold? Use a weighing system? or what?
>
> I would make the effort to think out and construct a ready mounted
> "feeder interface" to leave on over the winter if I could reach a
> conclusion about the best method of checking stores. Oh yes, as an
> addition the same "interface" should allow introduction of pollen
> substitute-sugar patties to get hive development going early.
>
> Cheers Tony. (63deg 26min North, 10 deg 45min East)
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> Anthony N. Morgan (Tony)                 Fax: +47 73 89 62 86
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  Tony - UR BEST SOLUTION IS TO MOVE
  TO EITHER FLORIDA OR CALIFORNIA
  OR AT LEAST MARYLAND.  CHEERS.
 
  JACK THE B-MAN
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