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Date: | Mon, 10 Mar 1997 16:05:46 UT |
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I'm new to beekeeping, and will be installing 2 packages this spring. We have
a small orchard and would like to keep bees for pollination.My questions are:
1)Foundation: I am considering starting with cut comb honey foundation, but
I've seen differing opinions on this for beginners from different authors -
what do you think? Also, I figured I could just crush the combs and let the
honey drain out instead of cutting into chunks and this way I could get some
beeswax too. Could I put new foundation in the supers every year like this,
or it would it be too stressful on the bees? I would like to get enough
beeswax to make candles, etc. and with only a few hives figured I would not
get much from cappings and excess comb.
2)Feeding: Is it a good idea to feed the newly installed package with pollen
substitute patties in addition to syrup?
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to reply to my message. I have
learned a lot from the list, and hopefully someday I may even be able to
contribute to the discussion ( with a little experience)! :)
Susan Starr
St. Louis, MO
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