> >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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