Setting up an in hive feeder for your colony

Choosing the right in hive feeder for your setup is one of those small decisions that actually makes a massive difference in how your bees handle a nectar dearth or a cold snap. When you're just starting out, it's tempting to grab the first plastic thing you see at the supply shop, but taking a second to think about how your bees actually interact with their food can save you a lot of sticky cleanups and, more importantly, a lot of dead bees. ...

May 22, 2026 · 6 min · Rykse Chartouni