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Fat Bees vs. Skinny Bees: The Secret to a Survival-Ready Hive

Understanding the difference between a "fat" bee and a "skinny" one is often the deciding factor in whether your colony thrives through the spring or collapses before the first thaw. What is a "Fat Bee"?

If you’ve been in beekeeping circles for a while, you’ve likely heard the catchy phrase While it sounds like a children's book title, it actually refers to a cornerstone of honey bee biology and a famous manual on bee nutrition by Doug Somerville .

: While "skinny" summer bees only live about 4–6 weeks, "fat" winter bees (also called diutinus bees) can live up to 6–9 months to see the colony through the cold season.

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Fat Bees vs. Skinny Bees: The Secret to a Survival-Ready Hive

Understanding the difference between a "fat" bee and a "skinny" one is often the deciding factor in whether your colony thrives through the spring or collapses before the first thaw. What is a "Fat Bee"?

If you’ve been in beekeeping circles for a while, you’ve likely heard the catchy phrase While it sounds like a children's book title, it actually refers to a cornerstone of honey bee biology and a famous manual on bee nutrition by Doug Somerville .

: While "skinny" summer bees only live about 4–6 weeks, "fat" winter bees (also called diutinus bees) can live up to 6–9 months to see the colony through the cold season.