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Lloyd Spear wrote:
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>2. "Aren't you just taking the pollen from them to give it back later? Why
>not just let them store it away for later themselves?"
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>A few thoughts:
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>A. If you are establishing a new hive or new nuc, a pollen patty is one of
>the best things you can provide.
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> Hello Lloyd , Mary and All,
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Spring build up is very critical to success during the season. Good
pollen is essential for larva food..
I was popping the tops off of some of my hives yesterday. They are in
great shape. I noticed a bee
with pollen on its legs.
It was Alder pollen. Wow , you might think that was great. The fact is,
Alder pollen is missing two amino acids
and will Not keep a larva alive. So not all pollen is equal.
I only do fresh pollen. I freeze it. I keep some aside for the bees in
the spring for feed.
After last year , I keep the pollen for the bees first then sell what is
left.
This year I will be getting more pollen traps.
Beekeeping is putting what the bees need before them and let them do
the rest.
Best Regards
Roy
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