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> Glad you like those pics from today, maybe somehow we could share them
> here, but I'm not a computer wiz.
Yes. These are similar to the ones Andy sent, showing the results of
feeding supplement, but he had frames full of brood pulled out and leaned up
against. I may still have the pictures on my site. Just haven't had time
to look.
For others who care to look, the ones you just sent me are now at
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/images/2007/kj1.jpg and
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/images/2007/kj2.jpg
> I put on 6-7 pound patties, as it gets cooler they drop in size to 3--4
> pound patties.
That's really feeding! No fooling around.
> There is pollen stored in the comb at all times , there is very little
> coming in.
And your patties contain pollen, you said, so there is always some available
to augment with the supplements.
> I know successful second-third-and fourth generation keepers that cant
> keep varroa under control. I am amazed how slow keepers are responding to
> these changes. The 80's & 90's ways of doing bee business are long gone.
Yes.
> I was out today making splits, if I only make up 300-400 @ eight frame avg
> for almond pollination, well , you guys can do the math.
How many are you making them from?
allen
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