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When do you feel comfortable popping a top?
UrbisAgricola:
IMHO, if you think your bees may be out of food, it is better to quickly slip them some food even if it is cold.
At what temperature would you not even give a second thought to popping the top for 10 seconds to check feed and possibly add a little?
iddee:
Any temp., but I would even pull frames above 55 F. 13C.
Groundhawg:
--- Quote from: iddee on December 07, 2017, 01:01:45 pm ---Any temp., but I would even pull frames above 55 F. 13C.
--- End quote ---
Agree. Is better to MAYBE get them cold then have them die needing food. If possible I would wait till the temp. is above 60 F and no wind if having them open more than a couple of minutes.
Michael Bush:
IF I thought they were starving, I would do whatever I needed to do. But if I did not think they were starving, I would wait until they are flying.
Van, Arkansas, USA:
I agree with all above. I will add, if I shiver, it?s to cold to worry about the bees. As long as Van is toasty and warm, then it?s OK to open hives.
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