However, I've spoken to Canadian
beekeepers who feed singles prior to wintering until every comb is filled
(45kg total weight goal). Their bees winter successfully. So much for our
common sense!
I worked side by side with Dennis van Engelsdorp, prepping hives for winter. (He's from Ontario, I think) He made absolutely sure each hive had all full combs of honey in the second story.
Pete
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