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RE: Sooo.... Your BEES want to do MUSHROOMS? Advice for Bee Keepers from the EcoKnowme
My bees love the glop that collects in the rain gutters. All of the leaves collect in there and ferment in the low spots that never quite dry out. Who knows what kinds of fungi are growing in there.
Does it have any white growth in the leaves? Or is it smelly and anaerobic? Wonder if they like alcohol?
It is probably not anaerobic because it is shallow and not too dense. Bees tend to prefer sources of moisture that are full of both minerals and tannins. A salt block sitting on top of wet mulch would probably be the most attractive non-sugar nutrient source you could offer a bee hive. The also like the compost pile and urine soaked sawdust, both of which are pretty gross. On the other hand, the distilled water dripping off the A/C coil is also a favorite moisture source.
Very cool observations. It makes me wonder how much we are missing out on by not making time to see what they are actually up to. most commercial bee 'contractors' either don't have time, patience, desire or perhaps freedom to care enough to look, listen and learn. I particularly like the salt idea! :)