Jeffrey R. Hills wrote:
 
> A "lift test" shows two feeling somewhat
> light.  I propose to feed using those black plastic in-the-hive
> feeders.  Do I position them ABOVE the top board so the bees commute up
> through the hole in the board to an otherwise empty deep super?  Or do I
> put the new deep super with just the feeder in it UNDER the top board,
> opening up a whole new cold place above the frames where the bees have
> made it through the winter so far?
 
If you are talking about the division board feeders, those that go in the
place of a frame, I wouldn't advise it at this time of the year.  Better to
put a zip-lock bag feeder on the top bars (although not on the bees!) in an
empty super, then the inner cover on top of that.
 
Or, if  you expect it to get cold again, put on candy boards.  They are
excellent feeders for cold weather.
 
Check out the archives for directions.
 
Ted Fischer
Dexter, Michigan USA