Feeding Bees
In the Feeding Bees category, we cover when, why, and how to feed your bees throughout the year. Learn about sugar syrup ratios, protein patties, pollen substitutes, and seasonal feeding strategies to keep your hive strong and thriving—especially during dearth periods or overwintering prep. Practical guidance for responsible, effective supplemental feeding.
Survey Of All The Ways To Feed Bees Sugar Syrup
Learn essential beekeeping techniques with our guide to bee feeders, including types, benefits, feeding tips, and Foxhound Bee Company’s expert recommendations.
Feeding Bees Pollen and Protein Substitutes: What You Need to Know
Learn when to feed pollen substitutes, the differences between patties and powder, and how proper nutrition impacts the productivity of your honey bee colonies.
What Do Bees Eat?
Bees forage from flowers to get both their pollen and nectar, their two energy sources. Not all flowers provide pollen and nectar for bees; some produce one or the other.
The Best And Cheapest Way To Feed Bees
Feeding your bees doesn’t have to break the bank. In this guide, we’ll explore the most effective and budget-friendly ways to provide nutrition for your colony, from sugar syrups to...
Why Would I Feed My Bees Green Food Coloring?
It may sound strange, but feeding bees green food coloring can actually teach you a lot about your hive. Beekeepers use this trick to track where bees store syrup, monitor...
What Is Robbing And What Beekeepers Should Know About Protecting Their Hive
Robbing happens when bees from one colony invade another to steal honey — and it can quickly turn deadly for the weaker hive. Understanding why robbing occurs, how to recognize...
Providing Water For Bees
Master Beekeepers Reveal How to Provide Essential Water Sources for Bees – A Must for Every Beekeeper for Beekeeping Success and Hive Health.
Sugar Syrup For Bees
Discover how and when to feed bees sugar syrup, with expert tips on mixing, accurate measurements, and easy preparation to support your hive's health and growth
Sugar Syrup Math For Beekeepers
Figuring out how to make sugar syrup for bees can seem hard with all the different ways to do it. Well make it easier to understand for you.