laurence edwardsOwner at Black Mountain Honey

Feeding Bees With Hay

6 Sept 2024 · 0 min

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In this short instructional video, the presenter demonstrates a simple, humane method for feeding bees syrup without causing them to drown. By loosely packing hay into a feeder and then pouring syrup over the hay, each bee can cling to the hay strands, which act as a life‑raft, preventing drowning while they feed.

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