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> ... found that bees were attracted to the salt-free extract of the dung...
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I've had the occasional bee licking the dry skin on my hand. Either they were seeking salts, or just being particularly friendly. At the time, I assumed both.
Perhaps the colony mineral balance depends on the sources of nectar and pollen in use at the time.
all the best
Gavin
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