{"product_id":"bee-pro-protein-patties","title":"Bee Pro Protein Patties","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen natural pollen runs short, brood rearing stalls — and a colony that isn't raising brood isn't building toward the flow. Bee-Pro Protein Patties are a ready-to-feed pollen substitute you lay right on the top bars, no mixing and no prep. We reach for them in late winter and early spring to push buildup, and again in fall to raise strong winter bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to feed\u003c\/strong\u003e — pull a patty from the box and set it across the top bars. No water, no mixing, no waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrives brood rearing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the added protein encourages the queen to lay and the colony to raise more brood when pollen is scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds on your schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e — unlike a real pollen flow, you decide when the protein goes in, rain or shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes Pro-Health, a digestive-health additive meant to encourage bees to eat the patty and any medicated feed with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e — contains not less than 12% protein per patty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to portion\u003c\/strong\u003e — each patty runs about 1 lb (454 g), simple to cut into smaller strips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow We Use Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word of honesty: protein feeding works, and that's exactly why it needs a light hand. Push a colony too hard and rapid population growth can tip it into early swarming. Patties are also a magnet for \u003ca href=\"\/products\/foxhound-reusable-small-hive-beetle-trap\"\u003esmall hive beetles\u003c\/a\u003e, which will happily lay eggs in feed the bees haven't cleared yet. What's worked for us: cut each patty into 1–2 inch strips so the bees finish it fast, and don't put out more than they can eat in a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the manufacturer, Bee-Pro's testing showed overall brood production up by roughly 1½ to 3 frames compared with control hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed during late-winter and early-spring buildup, and again in fall while colonies raise their winter bees. During a strong natural pollen flow you usually won't need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the cluster needs energy more than protein, like in deep winter, a ready-to-use sugar fondant such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apipasta-sugar-fondant-bee-feed\"\u003eApipasta Vitamins\u003c\/a\u003e covers the carbohydrate side. For a lighter protein feed between flows, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apipasta-plus-protein-bee-feed\"\u003eApipasta Plus\u003c\/a\u003e pairs 3% protein with vitamins and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12% minimum per patty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatty weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1 lb (454 g) each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePro-Health digestive aid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 lb Pack, 10 lb Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lb Box dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 10.5 x 3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlace directly on top bars inside the hive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/feeding-bees\/feeding-bees-pollen-and-protein-substitutes-what-you-need-to-know\"\u003eFeeding Bees Pollen and Protein Substitutes: What You Need to Know\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/feeding-bees\/what-do-honey-bees-eat\"\u003eWhat Do Bees Eat?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/how-to-catch-small-hive-beetles-with-a-beetle-blaster\"\u003eHow to Catch Small Hive Beetles With a Beetle Blaster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/entrance-reducer\"\u003e10 Frame Wooden Entrance Reducer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cypress-bottom-board-screened-solid\"\u003e10-Frame Cypress Screened Bottom Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/foxhound-reusable-small-hive-beetle-trap\"\u003eFoxhound Reusable Small Hive Beetle Trap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feeding-syrup-and-supplements\"\u003eSugar, Protein and Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/additional-supplies\"\u003eBeekeeping Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"5 lb Pack","offer_id":68156790014319,"sku":"BeePro+5","price":21.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb Box","offer_id":68156790047087,"sku":"BeePro+10","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/1170\/0847\/files\/Bee-Pro-Protein-Patties-10-lb-Box-1.webp?v=1794649297","url":"https:\/\/glowad.shop\/products\/bee-pro-protein-patties","provider":"Thalassa Bloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}