Emergency Winter Feeding for Honey Bees Using Fondant

Head Beekeeper Anne Frey demonstrates how to cut large blocks of fondant into hive-ready pieces using a simple homemade wire tool. Learn how fondant behaves on top bars, when screens are (and aren?t) necessary, and how to set up the hive with proper space and insulation when offering solid feed in cold weather.

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