> I'm not sure that there is a shortcut for finding the proper balance of > essential amino acids. One could simply hydrosolyze bees and see what the > end proportions are, but I don't know if that would tell you what the best > proportions are in feed. We all want a one-size-fits-all answer and I am quite certain it simply does not exist. A small colony in spring is going to need different nutrients than a large colony in winter. There are endless variations, and the environment introduces even more factors. What we all would like to know is what causes the 2 brood cycle limitation. That one has eluded us a long time, even though it seemed to be settled a few times. ******************************************************* * Search the BEE-L archives at: * * http://listserv.albany.edu:8080/cgi-bin/wa?S1=bee-l * *******************************************************