>  I have several hundred lbs. of extracted dark honey taken from
>  disease free hives that I lost to the mites over winter. I would like to
> feed it back to the seven hives that I will try to winter this year.
 
Feeding extracted honey back is usually not a good idea.
 
Yes, it can be done, but as often as not it brings up one problem or
another.
 
Usually it is done because sugar is not available or more expensive,
or because the honey is in some way contaminated or inferior.
 
In today's price environment -- with bees and honey at such a large
premium over sugar, it does not make sense.  Better to throw out the
honey than take a chance.
 
Others will likely disagree -- and maybe it depends on region, but I
have quit feeding back extracted honey entirely.  If it is not good
enough for humans, I throw it out.  It isn't good enough for my bees.
 
If the honey in question is just dark, and otherwise okay, I am sure
you can sell it to someone who likes it -- possibly for baking -- for
at least twice the price of  sugar.
 
Some Europeans like very dark strong honey.  Try Greek restaurants.
 
Regards
 
Allen
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                         VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta  Canada T0M 1Y0
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