BEE-L Digest - 23 Feb 2004 to 24 Feb 2004 (#2004-56)Hi There,

As a new beekeeper, and therefore avid 'lurker' on this list, I found the
discussion on drawing comb very interesting and informative. My only
question is with regards to the 1:1 sugar syrup that George Imrie
recommends. Here in Australia most of the advice I have received is to feed
a 1:2 sugar syrup (i.e., 1 part sugar), in small quantities constantly
available, to simulate a nectar flow. Do any more experienced beekeepers
believe that it would be more beneficial to use a more concentrated sugar
syrup, or would the basic principles still hold and much of a muchness
either way?

Clear Skies and Calm Seas,

S. Gray

Shane Gray
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