> Will broodless colonies forage for pollen? Not from my observations. I > train my crews to watch for colonies that are NOT collecting > pollen. Almost certain that inspection will show that there is no laying > queen. There may or may not be a queen, but if she's present, she's not > laying. Maybe Jerry has information on why, when you pick up a queenless colony that is almost extinct, the brood frames are packed with pollen. I have seen this happen many times. Trevor Weatherhead AUSTRALIA :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::