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Lloyd Spear <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 13 Mar 1998 13:09:03 -0500
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Rett Thorne asked about feeding.  Rett, there is no problem at all
associated with "feeding too early".  Go for it.  You will have stronger
hives if you do.
On the other hand, it sounds as if your bees have lots of honey, so you
don't really need to feed.  While feeding will give you stronger hives,
which will result in more brood and more honey collection, it will also mean
that your hives will be more likely to swarm if not managed correctly.  If
you don't feel up to making splits or otherwise managing to control
swarming, I'd say don't feed.
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