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Re: Weak colonies and winter preparations
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Ian <[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, 30 Oct 2004 20:45:52 -0400
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Due to the prolonged canola flow - till the end if Sept, this honey
> was placed in the brood box to some extent.... weight is
> there - but not the right food for over wintering... How does
> one control this?

Dont worry, they will do just fine on canola honey.  Mine do, as long as
they arent honeybound beginning of September.  If that is the case,
more honeysupers were needed during the flow.

Ian

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