From: Barry Birkey <barry@birkey.com>
Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2002 10:58:16 -0600
To: <BiologicalBeekeeping@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: Food chambers

>> A.I. Root, the first author of this book, as was seen in the original
>> editions, strongly advised against extracting too closely and then feeding
>> sugar syrup to replace the honey taken out.

Allen replied:
> Such general advice should always be questioned by readers and considered in
> light of the current situation and specific regional factors.

Question: What is the region Root would have been referring to?

> 1.) There are many honies and honeydews that cause predictable high or total
> bee loss if they are the principal feed used for wintering
<snip>
> If that is a risk, routine replacement with a substitute cannot lead to worse
> results, and with judgement, can lead to equal or better success.

Many honies? Key word is IF.

Regards,
Barry