Comments on: Bee Feeding Stations

By: Gerald

Gerald — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:12:33 +0000

Why do some people think that only pure cane sugar is worth feeding to bees?

By: FW Resources

FW Resources — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 21:02:36 +0000

This happens to be a good idea. There are entrance feeders also. They would be better off for your bees so the whole neighborhood is not rubbing shoulders with your bees. Just ignore some of the rude remarks you received. Keep up the good work on learning about your bees. I have a patty formula soon as I find it I will posts it here for everyone.

By: Happysan69

Happysan69 — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:53:26 +0000

Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a good Honey flow this year.

By: phillthebeeguy

phillthebeeguy — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:59:19 +0000

its all about location location location. no these feeders are not a good idea in built up areas but when you are out in the country a tad and there are no other human controlled hives within 5 miles its a GREAT idea. In a one year study I found that these remote feeders removed robbing the hives as its a communal area and no robbing was seen in 14 nearby hives. they even shared with local hornets and such without issues. a 1-3 gallon chicken feeder works great however you need to block the “hole” in the feeder from the girls getting inside the feeder once its low. rocks or a screen works great.
Some may consider it junk food but for the bees if they do not want it they will ignore it..and it builds hive strength as 8 of my currently 14 hives are this years cut-outs and will be going to “bee hosts” next spring.
Great idea its not a cure all for everyone though.
Phil the
Bee Guy

By: Dale Tongue

Dale Tongue — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 21:55:15 +0000

Good idea, no matter what kind of comments came out of this posting. The mites? Control them as you would normally. This would allow a good healthy feeding and be able to carry on with life as the bees get the “boost” they need from the “Taco Bell”. I saw a post that it’s fast food? Everybody feels better after getting a full stomach, even if it’s from Taco Bell or Burger King. So, I will be trying this idea out with my bees the next opportunity I get (springtime). Keep up the good work and keep “thinking” about better ways of doing things!

By: MICHAEL J GRAS

MICHAEL J GRAS — Mon, 14 May 2018 11:59:41 +0000

I was looking for a practical waterer for a remote apiary. I planned to buy chicken waterers today. The problem has been difficult. I can forget the sugar part. This idea is fabulous for me. I’ll carry water in 5 gal buckets, as I do now, but simply replace the afield bucket I’ll even be able to measure consumption of provided water for the apiary. Awesome

Thank you so much for publishing the idea.

Yours,
@mikegras

By: Shanè

Shanè — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:21:23 +0000

Hi, I see in the first picture you’ve mounted the station up off the ground. What did you mount it up on? Also is it necessary to have it off of the ground?

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:55:43 +0000

In reply to Donna. What do you feed your bees if not sugar water? Curious.

By: Paul Mella

Paul Mella — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:51:34 +0000

In reply to Craig. Spot on my friend. Open feeding works fine. Best to keep feeders 100 yards from yard. Mites will show up in any event. Treat by fogging with mineral oil bi weekly during honey production then Oxalic Acid after honey is off.

By: David

David — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 23:49:56 +0000

In reply to Blaine Nay. That is seriously the most informative and on the spot truth. Thank you for the comment. I about went out and did it throwing caution to the wind. Thank you for bringing me back on track. Sincerely.