11-29-2012, 11:47 PM
(11-27-2012, 11:21 PM)Bring4th_Monica Wrote: That's a good question. I have no idea. My guess is that they wouldn't suffer per se, but may have to work harder.
Hmm. Well we know some signs of bees when they are stressed, right? Then it stands to reason that having to work harder would cause the bees stress, and therefore be evidence that they are suffering.
Quote:Or, maybe not...my understanding is that they usually have some excess anyway.
I see. Maybe the bees don't mind sharing!
Quote:Organic beekeepers tend to have a reverence for their bees.
Do you suppose those beekeepers would be able to maintain reverence for them, if it were shown that their beekeeping practices were causing the bees to experience stress, and thereby suffer?