Pollen Patties

[casper_zip]

Why is it necessary to feed pollen patties. I'm curious, don't the bees take care of that ?





casper_zip

[Shawn]

I may be wrong but I believe it just helps with early build up. I only feed at the first of spring at thats it. Its funny, two of the hives ate the patty but the third did not touch it.

[Kathyp]

you don't have to.  it can give them an early boost to raising brood.  it depends on your area.  if mine are flying early as they were this year, i will give pollen patties.  if they are not, i will wait for the dandelion bloom.  some really take them. some don't.

i also will put one on a swarm if i catch it and not much is blooming.