Feeding a frame of old pollen?

[dprater]

Well' not that old. I have some frames of pollen that was in a hive I lost back early summer. I froze them then stored in bags.
Will the bees eat the pollen or just clean it out and use the cone?

dan

[rwlaw]

Considering that bees use overwintered pollen for spring, I wouldn't have any hesitation putting it on a hive.

[Joe D]

Since it is from your bees and you know why you lost the hive,and it wasn't because of disease, I would have no problem giving it to another hive either.



Joe

[dprater]

Thanks for the replys and the info. I though it would be Ok but was not sure, that why I ask. 2 years of beekeeping and I still dont know it all LOL.

I guess thats what make it interesting.

dan

[rwlaw]

Just wait for a few more years, you'll be even more uncertain.  :-D

[JPinMO]

Just wait for a few more years, you'll be even more uncertain.  :-D

Thanks for the encouragement, rw!   :laugh: