Allen:
> Thrifty bees take care of themselves better, but prolific bees take care 
> of the beekeeper better


Peter:
>Not so over here.  Maybe the cost of feeding is much lower for you, but in 
>the UK feed costs are very significant 12.5kg (27lb) block of fondant has 
>rocketed to around £11 this year) and we need to consider input:output very 
>carefully.

I would argue here, where we have a short intense 8 - 10 week main flow, that if your not going to over harvest and feed back sugar, honey production from thrifty bees over the course of a year will closely equal that of more prolific bees who eat more all year long. 



Don Semple - Beehaver ;)
Overland Park, KS

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