[Hill's Hivery]

I am feeding GLobal Patties (2 per hive) and I have also put on Miller style top feeders with 1:1 syrup in them. It seems that the bees are really working the patties, but have not touched the syrup. Is this normal and why?

 

[Michael Palmer]

The patties are in contact with the cluster, while the syrup is not?

 

[MountainCamp]

Hive top feeders for cold late winter / early spring feeding don't work well.
The temps allow the cluster to work the patties as a group, while they must move to the feeder as individuals. They will not do this until it warms up.