>
> > Being shut in and unable to defecate for many months could conceivably
> cause the buildup of pathogens, and tax the immune system in general
>
As usual, nothing is simple:
"Around 10^6 microorganisms are present in the rectum of wintering bees and
help to digest and detoxify undigested food."
A Ozkirim in Honey Bee Colony Health
--
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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