>use fresh skim milk as a pollen substitute?

Be concerned about the lactose in the milk, which can be toxic to
bees.  Milk casein, or the no-longer-available Wheast were fine.

I agree with Aaron for the small beekeeper--there are excellent
proprietary products available.

Randy Oliver

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