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Jason Buchanan <[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, 29 Mar 2003 08:40:17 -0500
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>bees MUST HAVE A NECTAR FLOW OR ARTIFICIAL NECTAR
>FLOW OF 1:1 SUGAR SYRUP to make them build comb!  Honey bees do not do a job
>until it is necessary.
>

>I have written a lot of words here just to say: FEED THOSE NEW BEES
>CONSTANTLY, even when the nectar flow is on, if you want to get plastic
>foundation drawn, and feed them ALL summer to get your supers drawn into
>drawn comb and abundant winter stores.  So you invest $15 or even $50 in
>sugar, but you have got lots of frames of drawn comb and abundant winter
>stores when November arrives, and READY FOR NEXT YEAR!
>
>

I am a new aspiring beekeeper and am wondering what method and how to
feed the bees.  I have drilled about 20 1/16" inch holes into the top of
a large mason jar but am wondering if I should put it inside the hive or
outside near the entrance. The jar seems like it would be rather tall to
fit inside the hive.

And even if I got it inside the hive i'm afraid it might tip over...
Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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