Adjust Hive Configuration and Add Feeders
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Honey Bees: How I prepare My Bees for Winter
What happens here
Based on the inspection, determine if any supers (hive boxes) are empty or mostly empty. These should be removed to reduce the space the bees need to heat and defend during winter. If the honey stores are insufficient, prepare a top feeder or other feeding solution. In the video, a feeder rim (a shallow wooden box with a screened section) is placed on top of the brood box. This provides space for feeding and ventilation.
Goal: Remove unnecessary supers, add a feeder rim, and ensure the hive has appropriate space and resources for winter.
Tools and materials
- Bee Smoker
- Hive Tool
- Feeder Rim
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