{"id":8605,"date":"2023-11-14T15:44:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T15:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=8605"},"modified":"2023-11-14T22:13:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T22:13:58","slug":"how-to-make-a-candy-board-for-bees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-make-a-candy-board-for-bees\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Candy Board For Bees?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the wintertime, bees<\/a> rely on the honey that they have made and stored in order to survive the cold weather. During the coldest months, bees cluster together in a ball to keep warm. They generate heat by vibrating their bodies, and this activity is very energy consuming. That\u2019s why it’s so important that the bees have something to eat in the wintertime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, because winter temperatures have been warming over the last several decades, bees may also be more active outdoors in wintertime. Added activity means that they need even more food during winter. You can supplement their stored honey by making candy boards for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we share information about the use of candy boards and simple instructions to prepare a candy board that does not require cooking. We also include a video that demonstrates how to use the cooking method to prepare a candy board. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make A No-Cook Candy Board In 4 Simple Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Build a frame<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To make a candy board, you must first prepare a foundation. You do this by building a frame that is about 2 inches tall and enclosing one side of the frame with half-inch wire mesh to support the candy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you need to build a frame is some scrap wood and a piece of wire mesh that will fit the frame that you build. The dimensions of the frame should allow it to fit perfectly into the top of your bee hive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also need to drill a 5\/8 inch hole in the side of the frame that faces the hive entrance to allow the bees free access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will only have to build this once (or once every few years). At the end of the season, when the frame is empty or nearly empty, you can simply remove it from the hive, clean it and use it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Make some candy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you have your frame built, stir up a simple mixture of sugar and water to create a candy board for your bees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what you’ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n