Beekeeping | Which Feeders Work Best?

[@stevenmoody-MoodyHivesandHome]

So it might just be me, but I started keeping bees this year in hopes of having my own honey. I love honey. But once I got them and began working the one hive I started with I just couldn’t get enough of it. There is just something about the smell the the comb and the sound of their wings in the air that truly puts my mind at ease. I’ve been dealing with mental issue and have had a truly hard time transitioning from military life and it takes a toll on my family. But these bees and the people like you have given me something amazing, and I love being able to teach my kids and anyone who will listen about honeybees.

[@chuckgross6024]

Thanks for your service. Great to hear the bees are helping you out!

[@elizabethherschleb7313]

Keeping bees is truly therapeutic. I struggled to heal after serious injuries more than 10 years ago ago. Was in a wheel chair for some time after when I decided to keep bees as a self challenge to get me to go outside. Long story short I started with one hive and after 10 years I’m walking again independently and I’m keeping up with a average of 8 hives per year. Despite the painful experience of standing to observe my hives and the heavy lifting of boxes it has made me a stronger person. They are a reminder to me that small things matter more than we realize.

[@davidreece5867]

I retired 11 years ago and still struggle with civilian life. I also started a bee colony this year. I didn’t get any honey, but I enjoy it, nonetheless. Even after getting stung on my ear

[@paulajones6366]

Cool you got help from the bee. My friend who has PTSD from being a paramedic during the corona has gone 100 per cent tolooking after bees. Much respect for you guys.

[@emeraldvalleyliving3778]

Thank you for your service!! I love beekeeping so far. Very excited my new nuc just got here last week :) I love them

[@jarnold8803]

My bees are my release from work being a correction officer in the state of Texas. I have found that a number of inmates are interested in beekeeping when they get out. This is my 3ed year and still learning with every inspection. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@cedarcrossbeefarm5399]

I've wanted to be a bee keeper for years. I'm close to retirement and plan on this my retirement job. I have one hive now and so far loving it. I have a lot to learn. I was surprised that my wife injoys keeping as well. A good thing to do together. Thanks for all of your time sharing your knowledge.

[@beek]

Thank you and I hope you can start keeping bees. Also thank you for subscribing.

[@LesSimsJr]

I just started beekeeping this spring. I absolutely love learning more and more about these wondrous creatures. I love just watching and studying how the entire colony works together and the role each bee plays. The inner workings of the colony is truly amazing. Everything from how the overall hive is constructed to the way the frames are drawn out and arranged is incredible to witness. I learn something new each time I observe them. This has been a very rewarding journey to embark on. My confidence and knowledge grow with each inspection and watching the colony grow in size and thrive has been incredible. I am so glad that this world has been opened up to me. I had know idea how amazing bees are and how rewarding being a beekeeper would be. I’m just sorry I hadn’t come across this sooner so I could have experienced it longer. I’ve found something I’m truly passionate about and blessed to be part of this community. The knowledge and information sharing is sincerely appreciated.

[@tinglouie]

For the “UFO” make the inner hole cover slightly bigger and put it on top of the inner cover Then use a shallow box as a spacer; put top cover over it

[@philjanikjr9805]

I use 80 of the round rapid feeders. I simply cut off the snout on the bottom of feeder and place on/over the hole on the inner cover with a spacer. Refilling with no bees in face or disturbing the hive. Bee Happy HBM

[@gregorymichael3196]

I've only just started Keeping this year but have wanted to for over a decade. So Glad that I finally done it and have not looked back. I have loved every minute of it since. Its a whole new life and the learning never stops! It's a true adventure! There is always something to be l;earned and passed on about how important bee's are to the world! I haven't stopped watching, listening, or reading since the first box was built. My sone is already interested in them and seems to become more so every day also. I've been drawn in so much I'm starting to wonder how far I could possibly go with them. They are truly amazing creatures! Never seem to be able to learn everything about them here or anywhere because there is always something!

[@keithhimstedt6870]

I love bee keeping because I’m always learning new things and the bee community is so helpful

[@beek]

Beekeepers are a great group

[@dougturner7809]

I got my bees to pollinate my garden because we were mainly seeing bumblebees. What a difference with just the one hive. Bees are amazing little creatures and I’m so glad to get them and looking to doing a split in the spring to keep growing. You are never too old to learn something. Thanks for your videos. They are a huge blessing for us to keep our bees healthy and happy.

[@eddienobrega9916]

Hi David. Thanks once again for your informative videos. What I enjoy the most about beekeeping is the magnificence on how these little girls work in a team. Each one has her function (not excluding the big boys - drones). While they are individual living little guys and girls, they work as though one organism to produce all they do. Fascinating.

[@beek]

So true

[@clarkbar3435]

I appreciate all of the information that David provides. And I have purchased his feeder boards which work exceptionally well. I have never met David, and we are not related. One could (as David often notes) build the exact same thing. I thought about doing that but did not do that for a combination of reasons - cost, convenience, and effort differential (buying, cutting, building), as well as wanting to support someone who has helped me a great deal. Thanks for all of your help David!

[@garryhancock3394]

I use the big lunch box above my crown board. I also used the one with the little yellow Lego platform and both work fine.

[@Matome_Sir]

Am learning a lot Mr Buns, all they way from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@nathanparker1964]

I love beekeeping for the constant learning. Bees are so amazing and smart. When you think you know everything the bees do something and make you figure it out

[@judithdiani7055]

I love beekeeping because I love helping bees flourish as they an integral and important part of our natural world. We’ve gardened organically for years and watching bees visit our garden, and enjoying the pollination process and knowing they are in a healthy place has been great! By the way, when they visit our hummingbird feeders I know the dearth is on! No matter how long we do this, I don’t think we will ever totally figure out these amazing and complicated insects. Before becoming a bee keeper 2 years ago I never realized how intricate their lives really are and what an inspiring example they are for us in working together!

[@Bob-li8kp]

What I have enjoyed about being a first year beekeeper is how much the bees have caused me to research and learn about them. This adventure has not only given me reason to learn about raising bees, but expanded into woodworking, to build box's, learn about bee friendly flowers, now I'm excited to do a split this spring, and keep expanding my knowledge.

[@bonnieirwin2688]

I love the rapid round feeder, flying saucer. Some put a sponge or top of a sock to help feed and not drown.

[@beek]

Good to know.

[@DBarnim]

Enjoy your videos so much, I am working on building a couple hives during the winter, as part of my plan to managing PTSD after years of firefighting I am convinced beekeeping will help me to keep my chin up and a smile on my face.

[@mikethomas3498]

Another good video, I’ve been using my Burns Bees Feeder now for about two weeks, the mason jar‘s upside down with the mix is really an easy and convenient way to feed my bees. I have an additional two mason jars so when I’m ready to swap out the empties, I’m ready to go again. I’ll be doing this until I get my winter-bee-kind candy board from Mr. Burns. Have a wonderful day

[@beek]

Good to hear Justin. Many decades ago a bee inspector told me to place my jars up on top of the frames and place a shell around it. I did, but crazy comb took over. That's why I invented my Burns Bees Feeder. Glad it is working for you.

[@aparnaganapati]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of beekeeping. You inspire many people. I'm a gardner. I used to watch bees pollinate our garden for the first 2 years after we moved into our home. On our 3rd year we did not see any bees and I was concerned. I read online that the use of chemical pesticides and insecticides had killed many bees in the US. I hoped that the bees come back the next year, but very few bees were seen late in the summer. That triggered the thought that I should be a backyard beekeeper to help grow honeybee population. Last year was my first year of beekeeping, but they did not make it out alive from the crazy polar vortex we experienced earlier this year. I'm giving it another shot by having bees again. Hopefully they'll survive the winter.

[@stevepearce4036]

Hi what made me want to keep bees…l have wanted to be a bee keeper for some time last year we bought a old farmhouse with 1 acre has lots of pastures and working land I thought this will be a great place to farm bees so I bought 2 my sand 1 pollination hive now I have 7 hives and 2 mic’s to over winter I’ve been enjoyed all the great information that you have shared and of course coffee time as well I hoping that good nutrition Nd low mite will be a good winter and a thriving spring keep up with the great information that you share

[@rickymcwhorter9661]

Hello David I became a beeteam6 member not for the honey but for the bees impact on our environment. The information you share is so very valuable in the care and keeping of the bees that I have to say thank you very much for your mentoring. I continue to learn a lot.

[@stevenmoody-MoodyHivesandHome]

Hi David, I just got a bucket feeder from Greg Burns over here in Ohio. This one has a hole in the lid where a plug is inserted. The plugs have one or more holes in it. I place mine on a migratory cover with a hole in it, but many just throw it on the inner cover and put a deep on top.

[@erinrich7840]

I use the 2nd one as a plain water source (just in case). I really like those bigger feeders for on the inner cover. Then it wouldn't need refilled so often.

[@charlestanner6093]

I am new to bees this year.The rapid round feeders work good but be ready to fill them up in two or three days. I tried the square feeders,they work fine also and hold more.I bought four Ceracell top feeders to try for this fall.Thank you David for your videos.I'm 64 from tug hill in NY.

[@glorianelson6468]

The disk feeder.. I cut a round hole in my inner cover and put a comb honey box around it to feed inside. Works great

[@bryanbetournay5557]

Great video David Your videos have helped me so much. First of all Thanks so much fir that. I’m from Canada and I have been a beekeeper for 6 weeks what I love the most so far is Our 3 grandsons and my wife as really taking to it way way more then I ever thought. They always want to come and see Gumpy’s Bees. The oldest (Finnegan) has ask several time if I can get him a bee suit so he can come help with my bees. THE BUCKET FEEDER. I’m as confused as you are on the bucket feeder. Only thing I can think of is maybe there are some holes in the lid or your supposed to drill them? IDK.

[@raymondrobinson5251]

Fredrick Dunn KZbin has several methods on the round feeders. His latest questions and answers has a hack for them using a scrape board with a round hole!

[@Jason-xu6pi]

I have started using the "lunch box" feeders. I have to say finding 0 yellow jackets when I refill is an absolute joy. They just seem to work well and keep other critters out of the syrup. Loved this video as I do all of your videos.

[@robertward5595]

Thanks David, several years back when I started raising bees I learned my lesson about hive beetles and wax moths they cost me my entire investment that year. Since then I've experimented with a lot of different ideas from different folks and I discovered by accident a chicken coupe next to your bee yard can help out with the hive beetles and the chickens really love them. So I'm always checking my hives cause wax moths can sneak in and totally destroy a hive. I have discovered using mineral oil and wintergreen oil mixed in my digger helps take care of the moths and it also helps with the beetles. Thank you I enjoy your videos.

[@diannemiller4754]

I am finally well enough to get into my hives today. I discussed this with my son last night. I had a dream that I was working with them and realized I didn't have my bee suit on. Quickly went in suited up. As I'm walking down to the hives...I see a line of bee's with suitcases leaving the hive. They absconded!! Then I saw my hives were destroyed. Someone robbed my hives, not a frame left. 😤 I checked my hives are still there and we will be working the hives following your check list. Thanks David for today's video very timely. I was ask by a nurse (after being stung in the garden) why I have bee's if I'm allergic? Ite are my girls. I enjoy beekeeping all aspects. Even after epipen, er visit, I still have 🐝 🐝 🐝 🥰

[@WildwoodsBeekeeping]

I love beekeeping because it is relaxing and it is something that I love a lot, love your videos, and also I would love to have that online course because I’m a new beekeeper and It would help me be a excellent! Beekeeping is something that helps me do what I love doing, which is beekeeping, hope I win the course! Love the videos, keep up the good work, I’m subscribed with the notifications! Hope you get to 100,000 subscribers!

[@WildwoodsBeekeeping]

👍🏻👏🏻

[@paganpoetprophet6441]

I like the coffee snob statement

[@cathymontgomery7295]

I've got one of the feeders with yellow plastic. I use it for water. It sits on top of my hive. I don't see a lot of traffic. I also have a dish of rocks with water for the bees

[@thomasrape4616]

Those frame feeders work really well in a long Lang hive. I've also used the flying saucer feeder on the long hives, just cut the right sized hole in a cover board. They are easy to fill because I don't even have to open brood chamber at all to fill it.

[@beek]

Great tip!

[@Grinnin1]

David, Thank you for giving so much to the beekeeping world. I am loving beekeeping because it is really connecting me to nature. I am outdoors quite a bit but I haven’t been really paying attention to nature’s signs… i.e. bloom of golden rod is the signal for the actual end of summer (nature’s calendar). I am a new beekeeper and am enjoying learning so much.

[@kennydykes1145]

I jumped in to bee keeping this year with both feet this past April. I did it for the Ag Exemption on my property, only to find out its pretty rewarding. I started with an Ag package of 6 complete 8 frame langstroth double brood box bee hives. Then next I bought nuc from Texas Bee Supply a month later and bought a 10 frame langstroth for them, this was to add a little variety to my little aviary. Finally to my surprise in May, the three swarm traps I had out, all now had a swarm in each one. Which I built two top bar hives, kinda a knock of of Phil Chandlers design.. I've took the beginners beekeeping class from Texas Bee Supply, but there's a ton I don't know yet, but learning a lot thru doing and youtubing. It's a lot of work and heavy work is an understatement on a loaded 10 frame deep box full of capped sugar water, since I feed them alot the first few months, But I like hard work, the harder, the more rewarding. But the best thing about beekeeping, is just pulling up a chair and watching the bees come and go from their hives, its a different kind of relaxing, just watching them bee so busy, flying back and forth.. I'm happy I added this new chapter in my life and learning something new is satisfying too. Keep up the great videos.

[@Meli_Alexandrias]

Entrance feeder tend to make other hives want to loot it aso other bugs as wasps to come buy If you put them in the evening and take them in the morning is ok but really nice of you to actually mention it

[@BEELOVED]

I stupidly used an entrance feeder in fall, and my bees started to get robbed by other bees. (This was before I watched this video.) So I tried the "Burns Bees Feeding System". It actually does work very well. Thank you for making a system that works! 👍 Luckily I needed an 8-frame one, which was in stock.

[@beek]

That's great to hear Mike!

[@douglasbramow7464]

I'm new to your videos and bee keeping. I love learning something new.to me there is nothing better than to learn from someone who can present at my level. And present from science or studies. I have a lot of learning to be done. Thank you for what you do.

[@patiwalton7693]

I got my first hive in May and so I’m a newbie. I really enjoy watching your videos and I’m looking forward to the next one.

[@DavidWilliams-wr4wb]

I know this is an old video and the contest is over but since i started keeping bees in 1971 I have learned something new about bees almost every day in the last half century , I love every thing about bees,if you’ve never smelled a swarm you are missing out too ! That lemony nasinoff smell and to grab handfuls of warm bees , It’s the best! But sadly I can never grab handfuls of bees anymore because I’m allergic now 😢😢

[@mpedals]

i love the sugar water idea,,,,,,mostly for me to watch them, and helping the bees, thank you

[@beesandseas]

I can’t tell you what I like most about being a bee keepers bc I’m not yet! I have been spending most of this summer and fall learning by watching your videos, and other KZbin videos. I’m excited about getting my hives started this March!

[@janem4005]

I like it most when I open that inner cover and I see all those bees climbing around the frames with the combs they've built and filled along with the smell and their sound.

[@raleighsistrunk7123]

David, I use plastic one gallon chicken feeders with marbles and sticks in the tray. Cheap and works great! We appreciate all you do. Thank you.

[@beek]

Great tip!

[@ChrisDeeds-pi6rf]

I've used the yellow bottom-dwelling and they work just fine, satisfied with the way they work...

[@LoneWolf0568]

I have strong hands and no arthritis in my hands (yet) too. But after changing dozens of bucket feeders, it does start to become hard to get the lids on and off. There is a tool you can get at the same places you get food grade buckets from that looks like a huge bottle opener that makes it easy to get the lids off. And to make sure they are sealed properly when I put the lid back on, I use a small, 2 pound rubber mallet and it works great!

[@paulgoeke758]

The holes in the upside down bowl are to allow the syrup to come in without floating up the bowl, or to allow air to escape when poaring in the syrup.

[@AlleyCat-1]

I started bee keeping to "help save the bee's", but then I started watching them & learning. At first I enjoyed going out everyday with my first 2 hives, until the end of the first season & couldn't get within 10 ft b4 being stung. I still watch & learn. This yr I caught my first swarm & they have excelled compared to 4 pkgs of bee's I bought the first 2 yrs. I actually get honey this yr. I'm glad I watched this video, I've always used the jar feeders & pollen patties (

[@beek]

Awesome.

[@microfarmers]

I use the lego looking amazon feeder outside the hive. I only use water in it. The bees love them and they hold water well. Never had one drown.

[@toddholmer9700]

Never use entrance feeders during the dearth. 😁 I am in my second year of bee keeping and I use frame feeders and this year I learned a important lesson. We have been very dry with the bees having a tough time finding enough to eat. Make sure your colony is strong enough to keep the robber bees away.... It was like the dinner bell was ringing. I love your videos.

[@kmhamlin]

I’m brand new to beekeeping and will get my first hive next Spring. I want to care for bees because they are fascinating, beneficial to my neighborhood and gardens, and want to gain enough experience in order to become a volunteer apiarist on my local Army post. They have lots of land that is unused and this would be a great way to continue to serve the community and help the bee population recover. I really liked the diversity of the feeders but will not employ any methods that may jeopardize the hive.

[@carolinasunfarms8562]

I use the round Alien looking feeder. It works great. You do have a 2” hole cut in inter cover and it fits right in. Keeps bees below. In winter take out clear plastic insert and add plain dry sugar for my camp style feeding. It is nice in colder areas. Just my opinion as a NC bee keeper.

[@michaelbarnes1747]

It goes on top of the inner cover add another box and lid covers it they work and helps collect moisture during winter put pure sugar in it no liquid.

[@lynngramm8147]

one of the most entertaining videos yet. so do you recommend feeding outside the hive right now instead of inside? it's Sept. 3rd and 100 degrees

[@EVogel007]

I use an entrance feeder during late summer and fall BUT I put it inside an empty deep on top of the hive. Only bees from that hive can get to the feeder. Try doing the same with a frame feeder. It doesn’t cut into production space and it’s easier to access and fill.

[@beek]

Thanks for sharing Eric

[@deivistreier]

David, I use this same round feeder for feeding on spring and now. I have middle top cover with hole between body and roof element. During winter this top cover space is filled with SPU insulation plate.

[@rafaeldugarte4556]

My favorite thing about beekeeping is: there is so much to learn, there are so many opinions, there are so many variance from Beehive to Beehive, so the important impact of Honey Bee in our nature and world mange by a tiny animal, that is what really impress me

[@gregbender7255]

The flying saucer feeder is a rapid round feeder, it works best with a shim. I found it to work great .

[@bgtrev]

Thanks for this, I had no idea there were so many options, look forward to the video regarding September as I have no idea as to what to do! Thanks for all the effort put into your channel.

[@michaelpariera4328]

How much dry pollen per quart do you use? I made a top inner cover that is like yours with 2 holes a couple years ago and love it.

[@advocacyrl8017]

My fellow coffee snob! I've been wanting to try the green bean for a while. Love the videos by the way

[@StudiousHornet]

The holes in the lid on the big square feeder are there to let air escape. If the weren’t there, the lid would float

[@royboivin]

circle feeder would go through your top board for them to come up and feed... you would put sugar water in after its on and together...

[@judyglancy1627]

I need one of the feeders you have designed

[@LoriDobberstein]

How many holes do you put on the canning lid and how big

[@alanwiebelhaus8750]

The holes are there to let the air out when you fill it up if no holes it floats

[@ginapicciolo3228]

It goes on top of the inner top cover where the hole is then you have to put a box over it.

[@Bulldogges12]

I bought the round top feeder from amazon and it doesn't fit into the inner cover hole and it allows bees in for robbing! It also makes for a very wobbly top cover. I had my hubby cut the bottom plastic piece down so it sits flush and I kept it on hand for an emergency feeder only and bought the larger rectangular top feeders. It's a very cheap design.

[@sephoniat.cowans2061]

I misplaced the black bands that hold the wood brace in place on my feeder. Can I use rubber bands?

[@garyRt23Bees]

Round feeder is an inner feeder. Meaning it goes on top of the inner cover. I like that blue feeder with the valve at the bottom like a pet waterer. I use a chicken waterer that holds 2 gallon. Just fill rim with marbles so they don't drown. LOL The bucket feeder is meant to be placed out in a field on a block or something like a bird feeder. Not in your hive.

[@JoyceClark-oc8nd]

What was your sugar mixture, because it looked darker.

[@donr3407]

The Flying Saucer is a retrofret top feeder. You know when you see beekeepers that have jars feeders on top of their bee boxes oh, well those Lids have holes the right diameter for that to retrofit into. It should only be a nipple deep enough to just break the depth of the lid. And Wendy climate some beekeepers have trouble keeping their jars on their boxes so this appears to be a workaround for beekeepers that still have those lids. It should be see through if you want this to actually work correctly.

[@janebaxter2632]

What about box feeders. I like them and then you fill them with wood chips in winter for absorbing moisture.

[@microfarmers]

I assume, Flying saucer feeder: cut a hole into the telescopic cover and set atop the outside of the hive. Good for winter feeding so you dont open the hive. Use insulation to keep from freezing.

[@jeanettespencer2610]

At the community feeder how do you control hornets?

[@petpilgrimgoose]

We have an (inside) frame feeder. Works great! Love your videos. They help us so much. I think what we love most being new beekeepers is the connection we have with each other and nature as we manage our bees. It's a way to forget all your worries and also to learn something new! Would LOVE to win the class! Dave, do you know master beekeeper Rick Cooper in Maine? We were able to attend an outdoor hands-on fall beekeeping management class last Sat. in Maine that Rick presented free to all. We all had our suits and veils on and had a great time! He was awesome!---Mary and Adam in NH

[@beek]

I probably would recognize Rick if I saw him. He was Maine's first Master Beekeeper.

[@finbarwoitalla7248]

Super helpful video as always! Thanks for great info on the feeders

[@cliffordestep3678]

When you save a bees you are saving your life and thousands of others

[@tommyschlegel5653]

The 2nd feeder, the yellow one, I use away from my hives for extra water. They're too leaky for feed.

[@reneebrown2968]

I've seen the bucket feeders by cutting a hole in the top cover of the hive and sit it on top.

[@paulajones6366]

This is hilarious!! I think you could consider just slapping fondant on top of the frames. Ha easy peasy.

[@paulajones6366]

Thanks for the information about the mites. That was really useful.

[@johnlejeune5086]

As a first time beekeeper with 3 hives, I have been using the entrance feeders. But I've been using them in an empty top box. Haven't had any problems with robbing to date.

[@merkuriusrex]

Hey David. I make mead. I thought a wine maker knows soil and grapes, if I wanted to be a great mead maker I should know in detail the process of by which my primary fermentable is made. I wanted to know good honey by taste and smell. I wanted to know by experience what bee keepers were selling to me, who had high quality honey and who was trying to pull one over on me with inferior honey. When I promote mead to my buyers I wanted to be in a position to know how to answer any questions I am asked about bees. It is about quality and being deeply involved with my product and the environment. I was initially brought into bee keeping by my grandfather, so I have a feeling of keeping with family tradition. If there is anything bees are good at, it is teaching me that I just don't know enough.

[@reneebrown2968]

Liquid settle = getting sealed by vacuum. They usually use them on top of the hive. Not on innercover but on the top lid. They weren't using an innercover

[@paganpoetprophet6441]

With community feeders like bird bath feeders ,are ants a problem or other bees?

[@charlestrotter9588]

I haven’t started beekeeping yet I plan on in the spring I’ve been watching your videos for quite a few months now I enjoy each and everyone and I just want to learn as much as I can before I get started so I can be the beekeeper that isn’t neglecting my hive keep up the good videos and thank you for all you’ve done

[@beek]

Good choice Charles, and glad I can be helpful.

[@jodyhughes3638]

When using a Community Feeder, how do you determine the amount of Syrup to feed the population of a specific number of hives in that apiary?

[@beek]

You really can't just start feeding and observe the consumption

[@jenbyrne6831]

What you do with the round feeder is place it in the garbage and the long,white feeder you can place them in a freezer to make ice.

[@keithryant5779]

I think the flying saucer and lunch box are upside down... Maybe the flying saucer needs it's own holes... instructions would help!

[@3v3ryd4yw1nn1n6]

How do you not know how a hive top feeder works?

[@chriswoolvin7284]

camera exposure or white balance is off, hard to see the details on some feeders. good information

[@beek]

Yep, I'm trying to get use to using manual settings. Thank you. Outside it tricky with manual settings. Looks great under cloud cover, then the sun comes out.

[@TheBaconWizard]

So, could I maybe use one of those entrance feeders during a dearth, like in the Fall? 😛

[@beek]

What!! 😂 Are you trying to poke the bear 😆

[@cjscarborough83]

Do you typically leave your (Burns Inc) feeder on all winter or take it off before winter?

[@beek]

I take it off around high temps of 50 degrees (f) and place on my Winter-Bee-Kinds for winter in December

[@daisyshoney6021]

Why would you use a frame feeder with the honey supers now?

[@beek]

I suggest never feeding bees with a honey super on UNLESS your intention is to leave that super on for their resources.

[@reneebrown2968]

I love my frame feeder. But I have a long langstroth hive

[@philward7848]

They are top feeders you place them on top of your top board with round holes just like yours

[@mamakat4308]

@20:35 it's an EXTRUDER BEE EXCLUDER..... lol 😆 😂😅😊

[@jimhughes4765]

What ratio of pollen do you mix in your sugar water?

[@beek]

1 teaspoon per quart

[@charlottejohn1783]

Why are you feeding with supers on ? The frame feeders work great both spring and fall or during a dearth. You will not get robbing starting useing these and only opening the top enough to fiii them.

[@rhadaze2509]

Can I use entrance feeders on the summer? 😬

[@beek]

Great question to ask on my livestream tonight (April 20th, 2023) at 7pm central time. Here's the link: kzbin.infobznQVxYar8c