Do I Need to Feed?
Decision Helper
Get a clear yes/no/monitor answer on whether your colony needs feeding based on stores, population, season, and forage availability. Recommends what, how much, and how often.
Heft the hive or count honey frames
When will flowers bloom?
Results
Probably - stores are getting low
Stores may not last until forage is available (~21 days away). Better to feed now than risk starvation.
Urgency
Soon - within the next few days
What to feed
1:1 sugar syrup
How much
2 gallons
How often
Refill when empty (check every 3-5 days)
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