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jlh
06-24-2006, 01:33 PM
When buying package bee how many pounds is good per hive? I was thinking on getting 4lbs for each hive but not sure if it to much or not enough. Can someone please advice?

Alienor
06-24-2006, 01:41 PM
It depends on the time of the year.
In spring 3# is enough but from Juli on here in Germany you will need 4#.
HTH

Michael Bush
06-24-2006, 09:35 PM
2# works fine when I pick them up. I try to get 3# mail order because of losses.