A question about honey bees?

Question

Will I get stonger honey bees if i feed them sugar syrup? or should I let them live of their own nectar?

Answer 1

Didn't know this one personally, but the following site deals with setting up an indoor observation hive and recommends it: -

http://www.uky.edu/Ag/Entomology/entfacts/misc/ef016.htm

Obviously sugar syrup will sustain them, but if you have an outdoor hive, why bother if they're thriving. Good luck.

Answer 2

No. The bees will not be stronger PLUS feeding them sugar will ruin the honey. If you've ever bought honey in a grocery store and after a month or two, you get a build up around the top, that's because sugar was fed to the bees. It does nothing but ruin the honey. Let them do their own thing.

Answer 3

Nature has its own say in the growth of Bees, but if the weather is not suitable for them to look for blossoms then you may give them some sweet syrup, but i would suggest you to consult a naturalist specialising with bees for the best answer.

Answer 4

then u get only sugar syrup not honey ( Actually u wont get the exact taste of honey)

Answer 5

leave them like that and let them feed on their own nectar

Answer 6

Let them find their own the way nature intended.

Answer 7

No, don't feed them fast food, we already become lazy and unhealthy because of fast food, don't spoil them, let them the way they are..

Answer 8

You should only feed them when blossoms are not available - late fall, winter, and early spring.

Answer 9

You shouldn't ty cause it might not be too good for them to eat anything else.

Answer 10

let nature take it's course.