Supplemental feeding may be necessary when starting new colonies to promote brood rearing and queen production in early spring or during inclement weather, often using 2:1 sugar water syrup as the preferred solution. Some beekeepers add citric acid to their …
Optimized nutrition for honey bees can improve their overall health, strength and pollination capacity. This natural plant-based product may be used alone or combined with protein patties and HONEY B HEALTHY (Original or Plus) to strengthen weak or overwinterized colonies, …
Kalmbach Feeds is a family owned company that supports local family farmers by purchasing all grain ingredients directly. Additionally, their own non-GMO products are also used. Their poultry feeds are fixed formulated so as to produce consistent results every bag. …
Bumble bees are among the most captivating flying insects, yet we must ask whether we should feed them or not. As long as bumblebees appear restful and tired, it’s best to leave them alone unless it appears restless and resting. …
Soaking chicken feed is an effective way to add probiotics into their diet, helping your birds digest it more easily resulting in healthier birds and eggs! Soak, rinse, repeat for maximum benefits. Start by gathering all your supplies together in …
Maintaining the nutritional health and longevity of honeybee colonies is of critical importance to their wellbeing and survival. Dadant pollen patties provide invaluable assistance during periods of pollen scarcity by providing necessary proteins. At this point in the experiment, most …
When stocks become low, feeding bees sugar water is an immediate food source that will give them immediate nourishment. Granulated sugar dissolved in water is used as a stand-in for natural plant nectar, serving to recreate its appearance. Beekeepers can …
Game chickens are an imposing breed used for show purposes, boasting long necks and sharp beaks with fearsome eyes. Proper game bird feed can make your poultry stronger and healthier while improving the quality of their feathers and wings. Starter …
Bees often need food when natural pollen resources become limited in early spring or fall, when natural resources may not. A powdered pollen substitute should be placed into an external feeder which is accessible but protected from raindrops. Unstable pollen …
If your chickens have started producing soft or weak eggs, a higher protein feed may help them recover from molting and lay normal, strong eggs again. Crumble is a coarse variety of mash or pellets that is designed for easily …