Hi,
I have my first colony (created in late July from a nuc) and am based in the Peak District. There are still empty frames in the brood box, so I have not added any super frames. The bees seem happy.
On 8th Aug, I added a rapid feeder with 1kg sugar and 630mls water (situated in a empty super). The bees have not touched the feeder (yes it's over a hole in the crown board). They have been bringing in pollen.
My questions:
Does the sugar solution go off?
What is the difference between adding sugar solution and fondant icing?
Should I worry that the bees are not eating the sugar solution or will they when pollen / nectar stops?
Many thanks
Dave (very much so a beginner)
I have my first colony (created in late July from a nuc) and am based in the Peak District. There are still empty frames in the brood box, so I have not added any super frames. The bees seem happy.
On 8th Aug, I added a rapid feeder with 1kg sugar and 630mls water (situated in a empty super). The bees have not touched the feeder (yes it's over a hole in the crown board). They have been bringing in pollen.
My questions:
Does the sugar solution go off?
What is the difference between adding sugar solution and fondant icing?
Should I worry that the bees are not eating the sugar solution or will they when pollen / nectar stops?
Many thanks
Dave (very much so a beginner)