I need some advice, please.
1) I live in Southern New Brunswick. Presently, night time temperatures
approx. -10 to -5 C. Day time temperatures approx. -3 to +6 C.
2) My 10 hives are wrapped up in black tar paper. They all have upper
ventilation holes cut out of the inner cover rim. I have access to the
inner cover through a "bonnet" of straw insulation covering it. The straw,
I noticed, is fairly wet and mouldy.
3) I am concerned that their honey stores will be insufficient to carry
them through to Spring.
4) Is it feasible at this time, given the low temperatures, to place a
gallon jar of sugar water (1:1) over the hole in the inner cover to feed
them.
Thanks for any advice.
Richard Albert
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