The HiveIQ Top Feeder is a reliable and efficient feeding solution designed to fit seamlessly inside a medium-sized hive body. It provides a safe and accessible feeding solution for your bees. Its innovative center tower and floating platform help reduce drownings while allowing easy access to syrup and dry feeds.
If you don't already have a medium hive box, you'll need one to use this feeder. When feeding isn't needed, simply remove the feeder and use the hive body as a honey super. This versatile design ensures your beekeeping setup remains adaptable throughout the season.
Key Features and Benefits
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Secure Fit: Sits snugly inside the medium hive body, preventing spills and minimizing disturbance to the colony.
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Anti-Drowning Design: The textured tower and floating platform help bees access food safely, reducing loss due to drowning.
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Multi-Feed Compatibility: Supports syrup feeding through the reservoir while also accommodating patties, fondant, and dry feeds by removing the tower.
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Removable & Versatile: When not in use, the feeder can be taken out, allowing the medium hive body to function as a honey super.
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High Capacity: Holds up to 4.05 gallons (15.4L), reducing the need for frequent refills.
Detailed Description
The Hive Top Feeder is a practical and efficient feeding solution for beekeepers looking to provide consistent nutrition without disturbing their colonies. Made from durable, high-quality plastic, this feeder is designed to withstand the elements while ensuring long-term use.
Its innovative floating platform prevents bees from drowning by giving them a stable surface to land on while feeding. The textured walls of the center tower further aid navigation, allowing bees to move safely within the feeder.
With a generous 4.05 gallons (15.4L) capacity, this feeder minimizes the need for frequent refills, making it ideal for both hobbyists and commercial beekeepers. Its removable design allows easy cleaning and conversion of the medium hive body into a honey super when feeding is not required.
Don't forget to add a medium-sized hive box if you don't already have one!
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