> > >From the previous note and our other conversations, would you then leap > to the conclusion that a pollen patty in the hive would be a better choice > in the fall? > Yep : ) But that would only be if there were not a good natural pollen flow in fall; otherwise it would be a waste. Better to save it for the natural initiation of broodrearing in late winter or early spring. > > And any thoughts then on feeding dry sub in say Jan before almonds Knowing > that in 3-4 weeks fresh pollen is incoming?? > Difficult if raining. Hive-to-hive uptake in my colonies is erratic in fall, so I was disappointed. Let us know how consistent it is in spring. -- Randy Oliver Grass Valley, CA www.ScientificBeekeeping.com *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html