From: mailto: Below is an excerpt for April… from Cornell University’s Beekeeping Calendar for the North East We have found that the content and recommendations largely reflect those here in Central Indiana

For those of you have obtained packages BE SURE TO FEED THEM 24/7 - True for Nucs as well Sugar water: Use a roughly 50:50 mix of sugar to water Lighter concentration syrup helps stimulate early egg-laying Does not have to be exact Hot tap-water is OK Add Honey-Bee Healthy or equivalent if you wish (Use less rather than more) Where and how to feed How/Where:
Front Feeder: Boardman-type is OK in the spring (DO Not use front feeder in Fall Can attract robbing bees) Inside feeding: In empty hive-body on top of the inner cover Easy to inspect and refill Frame/tank feeder inside, replaces 1-2 frames while feeding I find it more difficult to check, and refill Always feed inside during late summer and fall Pollen substitute, Protein Patty Place directly on top of brood frames Careful not to block opening in inner-cover Suggest: 1/2 patty If bees use it quickly, add more When to start and stop feeding… Start feeding: immediately… Keep syrup on 24/7 Stop feeding: When bees seem more interested nectar, instead sugar water Remove excess protein patty, may attract hive beetles