Leafcutter bees are non-aggressive solitary bees with dark abdomens adorned with white stripes resembling honey bees in size and appearance. Bees use nest cells found in natural cavities or tunnels dug into hollow plant stems or decayed wood as nest …
If your bees are producing pollen and raising brood on schedule, they probably do not require extra protein supplementation; however, supplement feeding in autumn could help them build up enough stores to get through winter. Sugar water is the go-to …
When looking for organic chicken feed, make sure you purchase only high-quality ingredients. This means ensuring it’s GMO-free, pesticide-free and organically grown. Hen Up Scratch Grains Organic Layer Feed is an excellent organic chicken feed choice that’s both soy and …
When feeding sugar syrup to bees, there are some key points you need to keep in mind. The ratio of water to sugar varies depending on the season and should always be monitored closely. Mix sugar with hot but not …
Chicken scratch can be an excellent way to supplement your flock’s diet, and should be given in moderation in order to encourage foraging and prevent issues with boredom in coops such as egg eating. Chicken scratch feed can sometimes be …
Corn is an easy and cost-effective food to feed chickens during summer months, providing essential nutrition as well as cooling benefits. Frozen treats can provide chickens with something fun to occupy their time when confined in their coop or run, …
When the honey supply runs low, sugar syrup should be provided as an alternate food source to your colony to promote comb building and brood rearing while staving off starvation until flowers bloom again (1). Sugar water production may seem …
There are various methods available for feeding bees, with some methods more suitable than others. An entrance feeder is one of the easiest feeders to monitor and use, often used to support new package colonies until their bees can gather …
No matter the size or scope of your flock, Payback Chicken Feed provides essential nutrition. Available in multiple formulations to meet the varying ages of poultry, this feed offers excellent return on investment. This feed comes in crumble or pellet …
Feeding bees syrup during autumn can help them store up enough food supplies for winter, but improperly-ripened syrup may lead to mold growth and other issues. Maintaining the correct proportions of sugar water throughout the season is of vital importance …