Insulation is key especially in cold countries like Canada. I built top insulation covers that double as winter feeders using removable inserts totaling over R-60. As for the sides I use a regular hive winter blanket. It's proven very effective :)
Great advice 👏👏 New beekeepers need to start hefting their hives as they go into winter so they start to know how heavy hives are, then in spring they will really notice if a hive is suddenly much lighter and needs feeding 👍👍🇬🇧
@@BlackMountainHoney thanks mate, I have a hive with no evidence of a queen, I'm worried the queen might have died over the winter, I will do another inspection in a few days if i still have no brood I might be needing a queen.
New hive new frames mate put a swarm in how long should I feed for it June 29 they seem to be happy and bringing back loads of pollen I can . I have been feeding them for the last few days regards Ben
My Smith hive was on the verge of starving as had fondant above crown board this year, as on a previous year it was directly on the frames but started to run covering the bees. So any tips on how to avoid either issue....