Winter feeding notes

[tjc1]

Opened my hive today to find that:

Yes, the bees consumed (and were still actively consuming) the dry sugar I applied 'mountain camp' style last month - they used about 3 lbs. I would estimate, with a little loss to falling through the frames.

and

No, they did not seem interested in the pollen patty that I gave them over the last two weeks. They are bringing in a good quantity of pollen now, so I guess will be even less interested now.

BTW, can I save the left-over pollen patty in the freezer for next year, or will it be shot by then?

[AllenF]

Yes you can freeze your patty unless the SHB have gotten into it to spoil it.   (It turns real wormy)

[tjc1]

I meant to note that fortunately, I saw no sign of SHB in or around the patty.

[Georgia Boy]

Congratulations,

Sounds like a great start for the year.

David