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Re: water content of honey vs wintering problems
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Robert Brenchley <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:20:41 EDT
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In a message dated 24/03/2007 11:13:02 GMT Standard Time,  
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<<The question then to ask would be which hives fly in less than  ideal 
conditions? 

all the  best

Gavin>>



Not just which fly least, but what they're bringing  in. I've had hives which 
responded to sugar syrup in spring by bringing in extra  pollen. There was no 
sign of a reduction in activity, but almost every bee  coming in was laden 
with willow pollen.  

Regards,

Robert Brenchley
Birmingham  UK




   

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