a Canadian Beekeeper’s Blog - open syrup feeding
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Commercial Beekeeping Blog , open syrup feeding We open feed our hives with modified totes. The access holes provide adequate access to the syrup while preventing any rain water from entering. Easy to clean, stackable, cheap Wood floats inside with a bit of straw around the outside help prevent drowning. 2-3 totes per yard of 40 help prevent drowning due to excessive fighting. As bees fight, they drown, but will pull others down as they drown.. by providing adequate surface area to feed, drowning is eliminated
