> >Question: Do bees ever eat fresh pollen or does it have to be made into 
> >bee bread first?
>
> Yes they do,

That was my impression, since fresh pollen in cells near brood disappears 
quickly -- often overnight -- and it has been my understanding that it takes 
time to produce bee bread.

I was hoping for more detail, though, like how quickly the pollen turns into 
bee bread.

And, do they always put it into a cell before eating it.  I figured some 
with observation hives and too much time on their hands might know.

> if they did not then Nosema would not be a problem?

Could you explain in more detail?  I don't get it. 

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