Hi Wade, > Do you have a certain minimum amount of honey that should be left on the > hives for your conditions? Wade read these links: First one here is for Unlimited broodnest or food chamber (Root's method). Which Keith uses so feeding is minimal: http://wave.prohosting.com/clay2720/4.9mm_comb_drawing.htm/ULBN.txt The next is a method for weighing up colonies without resorting to artificial feeds. http://wave.prohosting.com/clay2720/4.9mm_comb_drawing.htm/robinhood.txt This one is how to feed honey in emergency situation. http://wave.prohosting.com/clay2720/4.9mm_comb_drawing.htm/envelope.txt Clay :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::