Why I'm Feeding My Bees

Doing hive checks is an important part of being a beekeeper. It’s a way to get an idea of how the hives are doing and if there’s something you can do to help them or turn the hive in the direction you want them to go.

In my most recent hive check I found my bees are going through what is known as dearth. With it being so incredibly hot here there's little food for the bees. You can tell by how dead the grass is in the background lol

Dearth happens during a hot and dry part of the summer between spring flowers and and autumn flowers. This will also happen come the winter months which makes this summer a perfect time for me to learn more about the hives and how to deal with issues like this.

During dearth the hive normally reduces in population and the queen stops laying as many eggs. By providing them food within their feeder it will help keep the hive strong and thriving. Which is exactly what I want so I can get some of that delicious honey!!!