Supplemental feeding.

[BEES4U]

I started the feeding of syrup in one gallon plastic pails with a black "O" ring style and Mann Lake 15% pollen patties.
The pail has 3 holes drilled in the cover with a 1/16' bit for slow stimulation for brood.
Any comments are welcomed.
Regards,
Ernie Lucas Apiaries.

[high rate of speed]

Thats how we feed our hives in california.I wish they were 2 gallons though.3 holes might be a little much,we found with the black pails and the heat 1 hole works the best.As far as patties are concerned,you can make them a lot cheaper than mann lake sells them for.Good luck.

[Keith Jarrett]

Someone say patties.

[high rate of speed]

LOL.

[Keith Jarrett]

you can make them a lot cheaper than mann lake sells them for.Good luck.

And alot better.

[high rate of speed]

Depending on the recipe.

[Matt Beekman]

I was wondering what people were hearing on pricing for brewers yeast. Last week I got a quote from Mann Lake for $0.76 per lb. for Bee Pro in 2000 lb. totes for a truckload (44,000 Lbs.). Last year I paid $0.48 per lb. Last year Aventine brewers was I think $0.375 per lb. in truckload quantities. Anyone know of any new pricing? Also has anyone ordered syrup by the truckload lately? If so what is the pricing you are seeing. Thanks in advance for your help!

Also, Ernie don't waste your time feeding one patty at a time. Fuel is too expensive. Think about a minimum of two lbs. for every 2-3 weeks depending on the size of your hives.

[BEES4U]

I am using white pails.
The 3 holes made the syrup last for about 14 days.

I opened an empty pail and some black mold was growing on the inside of the pail. I will bleach treat the mold Monday.

I will make the syrup heavier. A 2:1 syrup may prevent the mold plus perhaps some thymol.
Regards,
Ernie

[Keith Jarrett]

Well Matt,

I'm selling brewers for about $.55-.60 lb.
Fifty pound sacks by the pallet. This is not in concete yet but the prices are close.

Also egg yolk.

And bulk pre- mix in 200lb tubs.
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[Matt Beekman]

Thanks for the info. Keith. That is similiar to what Mann Lake is charging for similiar quantities. What about truckload quantities?

[BEES4U]

http://www.containerandpackaging.com/item.asp?item=P020

$2.71 each for the bucket

2 Gallon White Dry Seal Lid w/o Gasket. 0.87 each

I need a Calif. supplier
Ernie

[Keith Jarrett]

Matt,
I think Mann lake is close to 20% higher. That is if the price is $.55

[BEES4U]

Liquid sucrose was quoted to me at 0.33/lb delivered out of Los Angeles 14 days ago.
Ernie

[Ross]

2 gallon white buckets are available in Home Depot in the paint department. I use them as feeders all the time. I recommend a rubber mallet to set the lids tight.

[BEES4U]

Thanks Ross.
I saw some in the GRAINGER on-line catalog. I need to see if they have the "O" ring style in the cover.
Ernie

[Ross]

The HD buckets do not have o-rings, but they seal ok for me. If the top rim of the bucket gets nicked up, you will have a problem.

[Keith Jarrett]

Bees4u,

I have a couple thousand three gallon for sale.

These are just like a five gallon with seal.
What I did is drill a two inch hole for filling and use a cap plug.

$2.00 a bucket.

[HarryVanderpool]

This is not in concete yet ....

Every since Randy started me adding some canola oil, I have had less of this problem.

[high rate of speed]

Hey Ernie,
Try mid valley packing.They are out of fowler CA.It has been a few years since we have purchased any from them.Hope this helps.#[559]834-5956.

[BEES4U]

Can you describe how to use the cap plug?
Ernie