Feeding Bees Part 3 - Types of Sugar Syrup and Feeders We Use

Have you ever tried black molasses or brown sugar ??

Bob do you have several dead bees using Mann Lake cap and ladder system also how often do you clean.

What would you think of spray-painting those buckets so the UV light doesn't destroy them too fast? Would it not be worth it?

Hi Bob! A question about the plugs. How do bees manage to take the syrup from the bottom of the bucket (syrup that is left behind the upper point of the plug, inside the bucket). Hope you understand what I mean

Hi Bob, What's your best ratio to build comb?

So do the Feds come visit to check if your paying the taxes on your shine?

You said you are doing more bucket feeding then division board feeding because your not moving bees like you use to. Are there other reasons for this decision? My question is do you feel the bees draw comb better on buckets then division board feeders? Could you elaborate on this decision? Thank you so much!

I put colloidal silver in the feed...it kills viruses and bacteria...any internal parasites and fungus...should prevent viruses/bacteria in the bees...U.S. Patent 5,139,684 has been used since 1992 to kill HIV and other viruses, bacteria, fungus and parasites in the nations blood supply to keep us safe....the patent is basically colloidal in intent...the colloidal silver acts as a second immune system for the bees...I make it at home...

High corn syrup is bad for people

I cant believe you ever used hfcs for bees its terrible for people. Shame on anyone using this for bees. If you are still using this i will never buy your honey

Mr Binnie, Excellent Video. Coca Cola use to ship their coke syrup formula in the same size half gallon jars as you described. I was told this By Tim Durham and he informed he could get all he wanted back in the day when they were emptied by Coke. I tried to obtain some at the Coca Cola bottling company in my area. Unfortunately I was informed they no longer use these.

Thanks Bob you are like a book of history ( not saying you are old at all ) I think you an I are about the same ago just saying your words mean a lot . Thanks for all your info . On those 1/2 Gal glass jars what kind of price are they . Thanks

Hey Bob - curious if you could elaborate a bit on the number of holes in the plugs. I understand the 3-4 for early spring dribble and 10-12 for putting on weight in fall, but is there any situation where you would use 6-8? Curious to hear your thoughts. Fantastic video as always!

Bob, i have a new hive this May doing well, lots of bees. Started with a Nuc 1wk, then a Deep-10, then another Deep-10, then a Medium-10. I've never checked the bottom, assume it's full of whatever (brood/honey/pollen?). The 2nd Deep i let a buddy open with me and rob 3 full center frames of capped honey for his small starter-swarm he caught early august. My 2nd Deep probably had 2 empty frames on each side, and the Medium box hardly anything. So, maybe i have 3frames honey, not including whatever's in the bottom deep. I regret letting him take any now. The golden-rod is plenty around here in mid-September in row-crop-counrty Iowa, and i don't see any other decent batches of ditch or field flowers other than goldenrod. Being that i researched i need ~90lbs honey or 10full full frames going into our cold winters, should i feed? And if so, do so thin, to promote drawing comb? ....Or,... do so thick, to promote weight. Seems like i need both now, but i just don't want to stimulate brood, if i'm' correct. I just want them to make comb for honey, not for brood. Advice? It won't freeze till Christmas (and then gets REALLY frozen for Jan/Feb). So 3months till sub-freezing, and maybe 1month till flowers are mostly dead. Recommendation? Feed Y/N? Viscosity? Thank you. Please anyone else chime in, since i know Bob is very busy with his beesiness. T.Y. (maybe they'll make comb/honey like gangbusters this month anyways, maybe they won't, idk, no experience, i think the last few months they were mostly focused on growing in #'s, maybe they were just shifting into production anyways??).

How do bees cluster in winter to keep Queen warm if there's frames in the way? They just 'cluster' all 'sandwhich-like' with multiple frames cuttin' through the 'cluster'? A diagram would be helpful. Seems hard to even flap their wings for her to keep her at 95f all winter with no room between frames to spread their wings, let alone being smothered in stuff.
So it's not a 'true' cluster like you'd find in a tree-branch, it's more of a 'sythetic'-cluster broken up by frames? Or should you remove a center-frame so they can make a nice cluster & center-bridge of comb (aka like 'burr'-comb), leaving a nice thick, mass of honey to keep her insulated and fed all winter? (probably more like what you'd find in the wild? like with those big, hidden, wall-sized heaps of comb found on local-news or Nat-Geo-type shows?).

Bob just gonna let everyone know Penn State Industries makes a 71 mm Forstner bit for mason jar lids. I just got mine and it works perfectly. Less than $30 shipping included. Everybody can find them on the internet.

Few things in life are as fun as dropping a half gallon glass jar of 2:1 on the concrete floor😔 Love your videos btw.

Unreal. I watched this video 5 times and just saw today where you mentioned cutting excess shaft off the adjustable bit. I'm cutting holes today thinking im gonna smack my hand lol

Hi Bob, when you feed with a jar does the syrup go all the way down to the bottom board ? My point is, if I use screen bottom boards and the syrup dribbles on the screen it can go through it.

Hi Bob, We are sideliners with about 150 hives and we have been using primarily frame feeders. Thinking about switching to mostly 1 gal pails and/or 5 lb or quart jars. I see how one can use I gallon pails inverted over a 50mm hole and also close that hole with an unpunctured 50 mm plug. I also see how one can use a punctured 70 mm metal cap for a 5 lb jar. And I think I have seen you using the one gal pail feeder over the 70mm holes with a 70mm cap ring in that opening. That would seem to give you the flexibility to use either a 5 lb jar or a I gallon pail over the same opening.? But how do you close the 70mm opening if you want to have no feeder over it?

Is it possible to explain the method of increasing the lifespan of larvae by queen cells as a means of queen selection

A lot of this doesn’t make a lot of sense to those of us with 100=200 hives…you’re talking about tens of thousands of dollars when most of us are dealing with expenditures and volumes of a couple hundred to a couple thousand at a shot. I love your content but it’s hare do make it relatable. Thanks for the video…I’ll keep watching for what applies.

Bob, Another really helpful video. Thank you! You mentioned that you have occasionally made sugar syrup at less than a 1:1 ratio, and I believe you said that was when you just wanted the bees to draw foundation. Would you recommend using less than a 1:1 ration if someone were installing a package on new plastic frames? Also, do you add extra wax to your new foundation frames using a stick of wax or do you melt it and apply it with a brush? Thank you very much! Jim

Mr Binnie, I greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge on all aspects of beekeeping. You are a great influence worldwide!

where can i get bucket feeders?

55 works out normally at 80 % because the enzyme keeps working his way true as well in the livers off and the bee’s

Bob how do you clean the inside of your buckets if sugar fermented and black mold? I know you don't like to break the seal on your lids.

Hallo and greetings from Bulgaria. Have you used invert syrup instead of sucrouse syrup and what is your opinion? Thanks!

Another informative and helpful video. Thanks Bob.

Bob only just caught up on this one! Brilliant. Don’t think there is much you missed so much great information. I am going to be converting over time, to sucrose feeding. It’s a no brainer. Thanks.

I've watched this series several times and seem to catch a new tidbit every time.

How to ban corn syrup

How many days does it take for a cell when it's strong? This package is five pounds

Link for Rob Curry please

Regarding the number of holes in the tint plugs, I've noticed that they all have different numbers of holes. Is there a reason for this?

Tried making simple bucket with single small hole but it just all pissed out and flooded my hive

In another question you mentioned 6 to 8 holes is your most common. Do you have a number of holes you like for nuc production starting with 3 frames or so of bees?

three years later and the cost of the bucket has gone up by three bucks.. hahaha. gotta love that good ole communist inflation

Do you use the same 71mm drill bit for both feeder holes and double-screen boards? They look about the same in the videos.

Also, do you put the feed hole dead center in every top board you make now? It looks like your holes are a bit off center long-ways, but I am assuming this is just a concession to the drill press specs. Is that right? Also, when you put solid lids in top boards you are not feeding, does the fact that the lid fills with water in the rain matter?

Hello where do you buy your sugar, I would like to purchase I truck load

I just went to the "tint plug" site and was not able to find them. You might consider.changing the link.
-Cheers

Bob, I need a contact for a sugar supplier in South Carolina. Do you have any info on this?

You are a gift to bee keepers.

هل في حاله التغذية بالدلاء من فوق يدخل الماء عندما تمطر إلى داخل الخلية?

هل تمثل الرياح مشكلة بالنسبة لهذه التغذية ?

في حالة عدم التغذية هل تغلق هذه الفتحة قطر 70 مم ولا تسمح بدخول الماء أو إغلاقها يمثل صعوبة بعض الشي ?

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I am a new beekeeper. First nucs etc coming in a couple of weeks. I am in middle GA. By any chance do you have any of those 1 gallon buckets, drilled etc for purchase. I expect hopefully about 5 hives this year but i don't have the equipped or knowledge to attempt your feeder buckets with predrilled caps.

bob what do you think about sugar beet sugar ? for feeding.