Pollen in the hives for winter

Started by DennisB, November 28, 2009, 10:17:13 PM

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DennisB

November 28, 2009, 10:17:13 PM
Is there any reason why pollen or pollen sub shouldn't be placed into the hive during the winter next to pure sugar as an emergency food supply? I realize they are used by the bees differently, but pollen is stored as well as honey for future use. Any thoughts?

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Dennis

iddee

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November 28, 2009, 10:25:17 PM
Added pollen or sub may entice the queen to begin laying when she shouldn't. It's not a good idea.
"Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me . . . Anything can happen, child. Anything can be"

*Shel Silverstein*

DennisB

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November 28, 2009, 10:37:10 PM
Is it saved to be used for the warm weather when the queen does start laying?

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doak

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November 28, 2009, 10:45:16 PM
For your location it is highly likely you will have only 30 to 60 days when there is no pollen out side.
Remember for the South East and South/Gulf States, on average we have a not so harsh winters like father north. Also the bees will use as much or more honey during warm weather than they do when it is to cold to get out. Here in Ga. My Dandelions bloom year round. Then we have the early blooms, "Maple & Winged Elem" in Feb. They should have pollen along with their honey stores in the brood chamber, Something they do naturally. :)doak
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