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Honey bound, please help me to understand how to avoid this
I have been reading about honey bound hives
now I have concerns about feeding
Is this more of a Spring/Summer concern?
I have two 10 deep frames, the bottom has nectar and capped brood, the top is loaded with honey, and I just put a medium super on the top with a QE because someone suggested it to provide more room. Then I was told to feed the bees. I am going to use the paint can method but I need to know if I need to be concerned about causing a potential honey bound issue. I don't understand honey bound, I mean I understand what it is and the problem it causes for the queen, but how does it happen and is it a concern with fall and winter feeding. Oh, and does my situation sound like it could be a future concern.
I have been reading about honey bound hives
now I have concerns about feeding
Is this more of a Spring/Summer concern?
I have two 10 deep frames, the bottom has nectar and capped brood, the top is loaded with honey, and I just put a medium super on the top with a QE because someone suggested it to provide more room. Then I was told to feed the bees. I am going to use the paint can method but I need to know if I need to be concerned about causing a potential honey bound issue. I don't understand honey bound, I mean I understand what it is and the problem it causes for the queen, but how does it happen and is it a concern with fall and winter feeding. Oh, and does my situation sound like it could be a future concern.