Itchy
Field Bee
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2013
- Messages
- 766
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- Location
- Surrey
- Hive Type
- National
- Number of Hives
- Lost count and can't keep up
As I understand it, bees stash a load of honey away for the winter period. Bee keepers remove it, and substitute it with water and refined white sugar.
Why is anyone surprised that bees struggle when we do this?
Can anyone explain how sugar solution comes even remotely close to honey in terms of nutrients?
Why is anyone surprised that bees struggle when we do this?
Can anyone explain how sugar solution comes even remotely close to honey in terms of nutrients?