Description Protein Patty w/ 4% Natural Pollen, Approx 1 lb. per patty. Why use protein patties? Bees need both protein and carbohydrate for good build-up and to produce large honey crops. Feed protein patties in spring to ensure colony health, maximum build-up and maximum production for the entire year, and reduce losses and dwindling the following winter. Patties ensure a balanced diet when bees are unable to forage due to weather, short of stored pollen, in monoculture areas where only a few pollen sources are to found, too weak to forage, subject to competition from stronger hives in the yard, stressed by weather, pesticides, mites and diseases. Save labour checking queens: Patty consumption gives a quick indication of queen and colony condition. Patties are easy to move around on top bars and share between hives. Bulk Discount: 7 or more – $2.95 36 or more – $2.60