>After feeding each hive this fall I concerning open feeding next this
>spring to cut down on my work load. I would like some feed back on
>the pros and cons of this feeding method.
>
>Bill Hughes
>Bent Holly Honey Farm
>Brighton, TN USA
Quick answers IMHO:
PRO:
1) expedient
CON:
1) the strong get stronger and the weak stay that way
2)spreads diseases, mites, etc.
3)causes robbing
4)invites preditors
hope that helps to talk you out of it,
regards, Ed