Pollen Patty Calculator

Calculate pollen patty with this free online tool

Pollen Patty Calculator

Calculate ingredients and costs for pollen substitute patties to boost colony protein intake during dearth periods or early spring buildup.

Number of Hives

Patty Size

Feeding Duration (weeks)

Recipe Type

How to Use

Enter the number of hives to feed.
Select patty size based on colony strength — larger colonies consume more.
Set feeding duration in weeks (typically 4-8 weeks in early spring).
Choose a recipe type based on budget and protein quality needs.
Click Calculate Ingredients to see amounts, costs, and feeding schedule.

Place patties directly on top bars above the brood cluster. Monitor consumption — if small hive beetles are present, use smaller patties and replace frequently. Stop feeding when natural pollen is abundant. Never feed pollen substitute with honey supers on.

All calculations are performed locally in your browser. No feeding data is sent to any server. Your beekeeping records stay private.

Kikokotoo cha kukokotoa chembe cha chavua bila malipo chenye matokeo ya papo hapo. Hakuna akaunti inayohitajika, inafanya kazi kwenye kifaa chochote, cha faragha kabisa.

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