I open feed in the fall. Less than 100ft. from the hives. I feed approx.
20kg. (sugar wt.) per colony in barrels with straw as a float. I put 2
pieces of wood on top of the barrel to support the lid, enough to give bees
access and the lid stops rain getting in. The bees take it down in 3 - 4
days. If there are farm animals then you should secure the lid to stop
access - dead cows cost money (less in Canada!). You will feed other insects
but your bees will get most of it. Folks say that you will spread disease by
this method, probable no more than drifting, robbing, blowing or making nucs
etc.
Peter

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From: "John & Christy Horton" <[log in to unmask]>
> #2
> I am endeavoring to open feed bees on sugar water (I got a great deal on a
> load of cane sugar)
> Aside from the drowning issues-which i have got a fairly workable solution
> it seems at this time-does anybody know of any potentail pitfalls?
> I am endeavoring to not let the syrup stay out over a week at the
time-less
> in warmer weather-say 3 days.

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