I could open a new thread, but prefer to continue here. I have similar weather than Randy, so not much problem with winter feeding. But because I have been reading about probiotics I am wondering if the potential problem could be linked to the lack of gut bacteria or the build up of negative ones? Any one can report on this bbread that is promoted as having this probiotics included: http://www.jesterbee.com/Beebread.html >Randy Oliver, who has fed each of his appreciative colonies about 6-8 > pounds of high-protein supplement this winter. > > Juanse Barros J. APIZUR S.A. Carrera 695 Gorbea - CHILE +56-45-271693 08-3613310 http://apiaraucania.blogspot.com/ [log in to unmask] *********************************************** 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 Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm