On Sun, 20 Apr 1997 07:10:21 -0500 "Excerpts from BEE-L" <[log in to unmask]> writes: >Reply-to: Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]> >From: Robert Barnett <[log in to unmask]> > >high protein content, from which she builds a thousand(s) eggs each >day. >Thus, while it *appears* that she is being exclusively fed, I am >certain >that she feeds herself honey at least part of the time! > >I shall be interested to know others have made such observations on >this. > >Thanks for a timely observation, Brian. > >Bob Barnett, Birmingham, Ala > It is not clear to me why the majority of literature is not more clear on this subject. I believe your observations and conclusions to be correct. Anyone who even watches a caged queen with candy can see the queen eats it. She will even take a drink of water dispersed on the screen enclosure. Alden Marshall B-Line Apiaries Hudson, NH 03051 [log in to unmask] tel. 603-883-6764