Well the pollen is going in fast and thick. We have tried a new kind of pollen trap, one that attaches to the front of the hive entrance. Its quick to attach and remove and the bees fill it up quite quickly. The photos show it in action. The tray was filled within one day.
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That's an impressive pollen trap, James!
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Not wanting to waste the pollen, I retrieved some of it and put it on the landing board of the hive! I'm not sure whether there's a better way of getting the hive to reclaim the pollen. What do you think?
Your bees will tend to ignore the pollen on the flight board. Collect it and mix it with sugar fondant. Make a little flat patty, wrap it in cling film to avoid it drying out. Cut a small hole on one side and invert it on top of the brood frames. Your bees will love it and benefit from the added protein. Remember only feed bees sugar fondant BEFORE or AFTER the honey harvest. We do not want it to come in contact with our pure honey.
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