I helfted my hives last night. One appeared atypically light. It was very populous with good stores going into the winter. I assume the bees did not shut down brood rearing until December and used a lot of stores. I don't want to feed syrup for the frear of stimulating brood rearing this early. I only have extracted honey - can I pour it over empty frames in a warm and insert into the hive on a nice day. Any advice will be appreciated. Waldemar Long Island, NY :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::