March 5, 2014 Feeding info

Hello...welcome to wet Bend, Oregon--this is similar to Independence in the Willamette Valley of Oregon where mild temperatures, rain and clouds are the norm during winter--Bend is supposed to have snow on the ground, blue skies, and cold temps!!

Just ordered Carnolian bee package for the Warre hive here at castle in Bend for pick up on May 3. Checked with Richard, the hive builder over here, for feeding information on this side of the Cascades. He recommends BeePro dry powder, which is 60% protein. Look at this for details on how to serve: http://www.beesource.com/forums/showthread.php?259659-HELP!!!-How-to-feed-Ultra-Bee-Dry-Feed-(pollen-substitute)

If liquid syrup is needed during late winter or spring: Use 1 Tbsp of ProHealth per quart of syrup. Make syrup using cane sugar mixed into room temp water with 1/4 tsp cream of tartar already mixed in. Winter syrup is 2:1 sugar/water; spring syrup is 1:1

Gave Warre hive in Independence sugar cubes last week; bees are not using it....but ants are getting a treat!!