Starvation is one of the main factors contributing to bee hive loss during wintertime, so providing your colony with a candy board or sugar feeder may help them. This easy feeding system can be particularly effective for colonies that lack …
Beekeepers regularly feed colonies sugar syrup during spring and fall as a means to strengthen colonies or sustain them through periods of dearth. There are various approaches for feeding syrup; each method may present advantages or disadvantages. Frame feeders provide …
At 18 weeks, hens are ready to start producing nutritious eggs that contain high levels of protein and calcium. In order to produce high quality eggs, high proteins are required in their diet along with calcium supplements. Many chicken owners …
Sugar water should only be provided as food when there is an acute shortage of natural forage, typically during spring or queen-rearing activities. Beekeepers commonly employ a 1:1 ratio between sugar and water by weight or volume, and give it …
Prep homemade treats to treat your flock! These straightforward projects are fun for kids and can easily adapt to suit whatever materials are at hand. Molt muffins are one of the easiest, high protein treats you can make to help …
Chickens require a diverse diet that provides both energy-rich grains and protein foods to provide balanced nutrition. Our easy chicken feed mix offers all these components. Plant proteins like soybean cake, peanut cake and cottonseed cakes offer excellent palatability and …
Mason jar honey bee feeders provide an easy and cost-effective method of feeding bees. All that’s required to use one is a clean quart sized jar that has an attached water tight lid; bees love these! This method can help …
Faced with rising feed costs, poultry farmers must find alternative sources of nutrition for their flocks in order to remain profitable while still ensuring healthy animals. It is crucial that before implementing them into feed formulations, their nutrient matrix be …
Pollen patties are used as a supplement feed source for honey bee colonies during periods of low natural pollen availability, such as during spring buildup when colonies need to ensure maximum population. Bees need both sugar for energy needs and …
These feeders fit seamlessly into the entrance of any hive and allow you to easily monitor syrup levels without opening your hive. Entrance feeders are most suited for Langstroth or Warre beehives (although some individuals have used them with Top …