Just installed 1st ever packaged ? about cork and candy

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Sirjonvh

Discussion Starter · #1 · Apr 26, 2010

I did 2 packages. 1 - 3lbs and 1 - 4lbs.

So the questions:
My queens didn't have any candy in the cadge behind the cork. I removed the cork and put in a marshmallow. So I was reading Backyard beekeeping and he said to leave the cork in for 2 days before removing. My bees sat for one day before installing. I figured the mallo will take a day or 2. I have no idea how long the bees were in transit either.

So Is a marshmallow alright?
How long will it take for them to get through it?
Should I go put the cork back in?

Thank you,
Jonathan

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ccar2000

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#2 · Apr 26, 2010

Your packages were probably together for 48hrs before arriving at your home. You should be fine.

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#3 · Apr 26, 2010

I think it should be fine also but you might want to check it and make sure they are eating it in a day or 2

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#4 · Apr 27, 2010

You can also look to see if they are biting at the cage or if they are sticking their tongue through the cage! Good luck!!!

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