Randy Oliver:
The chewed brood would be a good source of protein, and I
assumed the bees would always utilize it.  But in times of 
surplus pollen, maybe not--interesting thought, Dee.

Reply:
In periods of extreme needs for reproduction/living even
humans throughout history have been known to revert to
live. With today's artificial feeds at times it makes one
wonder why bees do certain things, but then again lacking
in certain nutrients they will certainly try to obtain what
they need. 

Same would be true here for resizing down to allow for
collection of fuller spectrum of propolis for fighting
immune diseases, and viral and fungal problems and better
sterility of the broodnest area, from which comes the life
of our hives, not to say also better diet for enhanced
health also, for the  carrying out of day to day
functions/work.

Is it traits/characteristics you are looking at or other?
That is the question and how does one seperate for study
and learning and working hives? 

respectfully submitted,

Dee A. Lusby
Small Cell Commercial Beekeeper
Moyza, Arizona
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/organicbeekeepers/





 
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