Apparently some of the beekeepers have started feeding fondant instead of syrup now. There is some concern over winter stores, because the weather is so mild the bees are still foraging, pollen is still going into the hive which probably means that there is brood. So the bees will be using up their winter stores more quickly and over wintering bees may not last the winter because they have been working too hard. Taking all this into consideration I have found some fondant in the back of the cupboard and I have put a wodge of it onto Connie hive in case their supplies are down.
All three beehives have had the best part of 4 gallons of sugar syrup each but you can't be too careful.
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