Fall brood

[psbeekeeper]

Hello,

I was checking some of the hives this time of year and I saw some without any brood.  I know we are going into fall here and i'm not sure if that is normal or not?  Shiuld i combine? ...... Should I worry? 

[AllenF]

They do not need very much brood this time of the year.  Going into winter.   

[mikecva]

Mine are making brood and should continue until they go into their cluster for the winter < 40 - 45 outside. At present they are consuming 2 gallons of 3:2 and 1/2 of a pollen patty a week from a top feeder. This also will drop off about a week or so before they begin to cluster, then I remove the top feeder and replace it with a patty of fondant.  - Mike