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Feeding

 

Feeding your Bees:

If you are harvesting honey you will need to supplement your bees diet.  This is necessary during the winter especially if you have weaker hives.  However, it is most important to feed your bees in the spring build up.  This will ensure your hives are at their peak for the summer honey flow.

Sugar Syrup:

Beekeepers commonly use sugar syrup at different strengths for different times of the year.  During the winter it is recommended to use a 2-1 mixture of sugar to water for feeding your bees.  During spring a 1-1 mix is sufficient.

Additives:

However, sugar syrup only provides basic energy.  Bees require minerals and protein (pollen) for health.  See our blog for some interesting new research from Lincoln University -https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/bee-nutrition-in-the-spotlight/ For a nutritional additive containing all the natural minerals, trace elements, amino and fatty acids present in honey and pollen, we recommend Mineral Bee.  This is a 100% natural, chemical free, organically sourced product, made in Australia.

  • 6L frame-feeder with ladders and cap

    $8.00

    20% Off

    Hive World’s 6 litre Frame Feeder with Ladders and Cap is the professional way to feed your bees.

    This quality plastic feeder sits inside the hive so lessens the likelihood of robbing. It is easy to fill and holds up to 6 litres of sugar syrup. The cap and ladders are easily removed for cleaning and are sealed to prevent the bees making burr comb in the feeder or the queen laying brood inside.

    The textured walls give the option of using this feeder without the cap and ladders.
    The feeder measures 90mm x 230mm deep.

  • Entrance Feeder with Tumbler

    $4.16

    20% Off

    Hive World’s Entrance Feeder with Tumbler  (also known as the Boardman feeder) is a good solution for using with your nucs.

    It comes complete with cage protector to prevent bees drowning in the syrup and 1 x 450 mls capacity beaker.  The advantage of these feeders is that the amount of syrup remaining is easily seen without disturbing the hive.  One thing to watch out for is that the entrance feeder can attract robbers.  However, as in all things bee, every beekeeper has their own way of working and this is simply one of several equally suitable ways of feeding – each with pros and cons.

  • Full Depth feeder 3 litre with lid and cage

    $6.96

    20% Off

    Hive World’s Full Depth 3L frame feeder with lid and cages (otherwise known as a Division Board Feeder) is a perfect solution for in-hive feeding.

    The lid keeps the syrup clean and cages minimise bees drowning and prevent propolising up the interior of the feeder.

    Note – these feeders are 52 mm wide so will still fit in a super with 9 x 33mm frames  but only 3 frames in a  nuc box.

    Customer comment – “You have a good business, great service and I love the feeders.”

  • Mineral Bee

    $39.04$60.44

  • Portable Entrance Feeders to use with Bottle

    $2.95

    Hive World’s Portable Entrance Feeder for external feeding through the entrance.

    This is a simple, quick to use method for effective feeding without having to open the hive lid.  All you need is a soft drink bottle to screw into the feeder and your bees can help themselves.  It is easy to see how much the bees have taken without disturbing the hive.

    This is also a safe and effective way to provide water for your bees in times of drought.

    Be aware that you need to watch out for robbing when using this method to feed sugar syrup because it is accessible from outside the hive.

  • Top Feeder with Lid

    $10.90

    20% Off

    Hive World’s 6 Litre Top Feeder comes complete with lid and bee saver.

    The top feeder is the easiest style of feeder for the beekeeper to manage and is commonly used by commercial beekeepers.

    Our model comes with a fitted lid to keep the sugar syrup clean and provide extra protection for the bees.  It also prevents the bees getting into the sugar syrup if you are simply sitting the feeder on top of the frames.

    However,  we recommend placing the feeder on top of the hive mat and making a small hole to allow the bees access to the feeder.  You are then able to remove the hive lid and refill the feeder without bees getting into the  syrup.  The fitted bee saver prevents the bees from drowning when they are accessing the syrup.

    Our 1/3 Depth Super is specially made to go with the top feeder and give you space on top of the hive for the feeder to sit. Purchased separately –https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product/top-feeder-rim/

    For quantity pricing please contact us.

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