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"David D. Scribner" <[log in to unmask]>
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David D. Scribner
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Fri, 21 May 1999 00:26:31 -0500
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Ken wrote:
>Over 3 gallons of 1:1 (by volume) sugar water consumed in under 3 weeks by
my 3 lb package.  Outside 4 frames not yet drawn.  Continue feeding for
another 3 weeks (or until they stop taking more)? Thanks.
>
>ken


Yes.  Keep feeding them.  When something better comes along, they'll usually
stop taking the syrup and "go with the flow".  In the meantime you're
helping them by providing the food they need to build out those frames of
foundation into comb!

--David Scribner <[log in to unmask]> - Ballwin, MO, USA
  Niche on the Net! - <www.bigfoot.com/~dscribner>

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