Josh, Can you give a recipe for your mix? Can I use regular corn syrup from the supermarket? I only have 6 hives. Are they made up as patties and put on top bars or can they go on top of the inner cover . I don't want to chill the bees opening the hive's too soon, but am worried about spring feeding in time prior to brood rearing. How soon can I do it here in the Northeast, more specifically in the Hudson Valley area of New York. Its 20 degrees and we had 14 inches of snow yesterday. *** Kate Henderson Sheepy Valley Farm [log in to unmask] www.sheepyvalley.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::