On Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:47:52 GMT, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>I still would like to understand if bee malnutrition occurs when combs are packed with 
pollen.  It seems redundant to throw patties on when combs are packed with pollen and 
fresh pollen is coming in.  

Not all pollen is equal, any more than all food is equally nutritious. What if your cupboard 
was filled with saltines and pickles? Would you be ready for a week shut in? 

You'd survive but you would be wanting to get out and find something better. (Steak and 
eggs? Eggplant parmesan?)

This stuff has been thoroughly studied, and discussed in the archives, ad infinitum, ad 
nauseum. 

plb

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