(Wet or Dry) (Moist Patty Formula) Preferred in cold, wet spring weather. Directions for use: (makes 1 patty, 1 patty per hive) 1 cup brood builder, approximately 1/4 cup water. Mix into a stiff dough. Form into patties. Place on top bars in hives. (Outdoor Dry Feeding) Brood builder may be used in late winter or early spring outdoor for dry feeding. Directions for use: Feed as is from the package on platforms or trays directly in the hive protected from direct moisture, such as rain, dew, fog and other inclement weather. Fill feeders often.