Top Feeders

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whg3
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Top Feeders

Post by whg3 »

I was feeding the girls up until this cold snap. Well dumb me did not get the top feeders off of two of the hives. My question is what do I do now? Should I wait for a warm day and take them off or what do you guys suggest? :roll:
Wally
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Post by Wally »

50 deg. F. or above before opening them is my threshold.
SmithN
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Post by SmithN »

Wally is right....(as usual)...50 degrees F or above.
Better to leave the feeders in place than risk chilling your clustering bees.
Everyone has an opinion, this is mine.
Norma :)
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