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Supplemental Feeding Calculator

Calculate sugar syrup and pollen substitute requirements for supplemental bee feeding based on hive count, colony strength, and feeding duration.

Inputs

weeks

Results

Total Sugar Syrup

11.2 gallons

Pollen Substitute

8 lbs

Sugar Needed (2:1 syrup)112 lbs
Sugar Needed (1:1 syrup)90 lbs
Feeding RecommendationSupplemental — 1:1 syrup to stimulate brood rearing
Sugar Cost$67
Pollen Sub Cost$24
Total Cost$91
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Number of Hives, Colony Strength, and Feeding Duration.
  2. Review Total Sugar Syrup (gallons) and Pollen Substitute (lbs).
  3. Use Sugar Needed (2:1 syrup) (lbs) and Sugar Needed (1:1 syrup) (lbs) to inform your decision.
  4. Use the chart to visualize the results and explore different scenarios by adjusting inputs.
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