I am in SW Montana and I am trying my best not to get ahead of myself with Spring fever. That being said, I am wondering if its possible to feed liquid syrup to my bees now and still have the quilt boxes on? Currently I have 2 deeps with a feeder shim, mountain camp sugar, and a quilt box. All my hives are still wrapped in 2 inch foam board.
I am seeing regular bee activity and want to do anything I can to keep them from starving as we are moving into some pretty warm days so I assume they are moving through their stores quickly. I also don't want to make a move too early as weather here can change by the minute and winter could be back. I dont plan to unwrap for a while, but is liquid feed a good idea and leaving the quilt boxes on? I was considering just adding a box and putting a gallon of sugar water directly on the frames and above that just leaving the quilt box.
Thoughts? Good idea or shut up and wait till Spring springs and focus on fly tying and fishing?
I am seeing regular bee activity and want to do anything I can to keep them from starving as we are moving into some pretty warm days so I assume they are moving through their stores quickly. I also don't want to make a move too early as weather here can change by the minute and winter could be back. I dont plan to unwrap for a while, but is liquid feed a good idea and leaving the quilt boxes on? I was considering just adding a box and putting a gallon of sugar water directly on the frames and above that just leaving the quilt box.
Thoughts? Good idea or shut up and wait till Spring springs and focus on fly tying and fishing?