tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post8920069246729428419..comments2023-06-15T04:33:12.852-04:00Comments on Steven's Bees: Package InstallationSteven Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13417662224567167466noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post-47150467658713059932011-05-05T10:51:01.284-04:002011-05-05T10:51:01.284-04:00@Peter - I thought about feeding, but given the fa...@Peter - I thought about feeding, but given the fact that I was installing them on drawn comb, and that there is a lot of honey in the frames I installed them on, I decided not to. When I check the hives (maybe tomorrow) to make sure the queen was released, I'll see how they are coming along and may decide to add feed.<br /><br />I have a set of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jarden-68100-Count-Mouth-Canning/dp/B0000BYE26" rel="nofollow">these 1/2 gal. mason jars</a>; is that what you mean?Steven Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13417662224567167466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5445849702035734906.post-80661966227238446412011-05-05T10:05:06.394-04:002011-05-05T10:05:06.394-04:00I'm surprised you don't add feeders to you...I'm surprised you don't add feeders to your package installations. Typically that is when they need it most and it's also a chance to add fumagilin-b treatment.<br />Saw your other issues with plastic bucket feeders. I use 1/2 gallon mason jars over the inner cover hole, they conveniently fit inside an empty deep. They are available from Ace hardware shipped free to your local Ace store.peternoreply@blogger.com