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Re: Proventriculus / Honey stopper
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:33:37 -0800
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> >As for feeding on the top bars, I always figured that was a mistake for
> many reasons.


Nonetheless, many beeks feed patties there, and sometimes in large
quantities.  However, it may take a high percentage of sugar to get them
taken.  My question is how much of the protein makes it to the colony as
they eat the sugar.

Randy Oliver

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