Sure, you’re thinking what could he possibly have to say about a hive tool. Well, I have given the hive tool much consideration and have decided that there is a huge difference in using the different designs of hive tools.
Above is a picture of the standard hive tool. It has a flat bar [...]
I did not discover the Ziploc feeder method until after I purchased and began using a pail type feeder. After the syrup in the pail was consumed, I switched over to using the Ziploc bag method for several reasons. The pail requires a deep hive body be placed on top of the hive [...]
Winter Feed Recipe (2:1):
2 1/2 quarts of water
10 lbs bag of white granulated sugar
Spring Feed Recipe (1:1):
2 1/2 quarts of water
5 lbs bag of white granulated sugar
Bring the 2 1/2 quarts of water to a rolling boil and then remove from heat. Slowly add the sugar to the water, stirring as your pour. Throughly dissolve [...]
