Feeders:
Hive World has a range of popular types of feeders to assist you in ensuring your bees have the best chance of survival through winter and then preparing for the spring/summer honey flow.Why, when and how should I feed my bees?
We suggest that you leave as much honey as you can in the hive through winter (at least one super). However, don't neglect your feeding in the spring. It is very important to keep a close eye on your bees at this time as it is well known that the strongest hives can be in the worst danger of starving if they are unable to forage due to a patch of bad weather. For information on sugar syrup and Mineral Bee supplement see: https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product-category/hive-management/bee-health/feeding/Advantages and Disadvantages of different Feeders:
Feeders come in varying styles to suit all situations.- Entrance with a beaker are great for your nucs or splitting hives.
- Portable entrance are a good way to give extra water to the hive as well as being easy to see how much the bees are getting without disturbing the hive.
- Top feeders are an ideal solution for winter when you do not want to open up the hive (and chill it down).
- Frame styles are easy for the bees to access and are safe from robbing. They also ensure the syrup is at an ambient temperature for the bees to access.
6L Frame Feeder Carton of 30
$275.00
Hive World is offering you this one-off chance to purchase a carton of 30 x 6L Frame Feeders for a very special price: $275.00 + GST delivered to your nearest PBT depot.
6 litre frame feeder with cap and ladders
These feeders are a popular, quality product that are robust and great for keeping your bees well supplied through the cold months and during your spring build-up.
Customer feedback is very positive – it would seem they are the best available in New Zealand!
Make the most of our great bulk deal to stock up on your requirements!
6L frame-feeder with ladders and cap
$10.00
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
$5.20
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
$8.70
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.”
Paradise Nuc&Mate 5L Feeder
$27.83
Paradise Nuc&Mate 5L Feeder with 2 x plexy covers to fit your Nuc&Mate Hive.
Double ended feeding to allow for two nucs per box.
Made from lightweight but strong EPS100 expanded polystyrene that integrates seamlessly into the beehive. Easy to install and remove when feeding is required.
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
$13.65
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.
