Single Frame Honey Bee Feeder – 1 Gallon (3.8 L) No-Drown Plastic Feeder

Convenient In-Hive Sugar Syrup Feeder for Deep Beehive Bodies

Make supplemental honey bee feeding simple and convenient with our Single Frame Honey Bee Feeder – 1 Gallon (3.8 L), available from Innisfil Creek Honey.

This practical plastic frame feeder is designed to fit inside a deep hive body, allowing honey bees to access supplemental sugar syrup directly within the hive.

Featuring a no-drown design, this feeder helps reduce the risk of bees drowning while feeding, making it a useful addition to your seasonal beekeeping equipment.

Installation is straightforward. Simply remove a frame from your deep hive body beside the bee cluster and insert the feeder in its place.

With a 1-gallon (approximately 3.8-litre) capacity, this in-hive feeder provides a convenient source of supplemental sugar syrup without requiring a separate external feeding container.

It's especially useful for early spring feeding, when colonies may benefit from accessible supplemental feed close to the cluster.

Whether you're managing a few backyard hives or a larger apiary, this single frame feeder offers a practical solution for feeding honey bee colonies.

Why Choose Our Single Frame Honey Bee Feeder?

• 1 Gallon Capacity: Holds approximately 3.8 litres of supplemental sugar syrup.

• No-Drown Design: Designed to help prevent bees from drowning while accessing feed.

• Single Frame Configuration: Installs in place of one frame inside a compatible deep hive body.

• Plastic Construction: Lightweight and convenient to handle.

• In-Hive Feeding: Keeps supplemental syrup inside the hive.

• Ideal for Early Feeding: Especially useful during early spring when natural nectar sources may be limited.

• Convenient Placement: Can be installed beside the bee cluster for easier access.

• Simple Installation: Remove a frame and replace it with the feeder.

• Suitable for Seasonal Feeding: Useful for spring feeding and other periods when colonies require supplemental syrup.

Convenient In-Hive Honey Bee Feeding

Unlike feeders installed above or outside the hive, a single frame feeder sits directly inside the brood box.

This allows beekeepers to provide sugar syrup within the colony's existing hive space.

The feeder is designed to replace one frame in a deep hive body, making it a practical option when you want supplemental feed positioned close to the bees.

By installing the feeder beside the cluster, honey bees can access the syrup without travelling to an external feeding station.

No-Drown Feeder Design

One of the main features of this plastic frame feeder is its no-drown design.

Honey bees can sometimes drown in open syrup containers if they cannot maintain secure footing while feeding.

This feeder is designed to reduce that risk and provide bees with a safer way to access supplemental sugar syrup.

Important: Although described as a no-drown feeder, proper installation and maintenance are still necessary. Check the feeder regularly and follow any manufacturer-specific instructions.

Ideal for Early Spring Feeding

Early spring can be an important period for supplemental feeding.

As colonies become more active and brood rearing increases, natural nectar sources may not yet be consistently available.

Our single frame feeder provides a convenient way to offer sugar syrup inside the hive when additional carbohydrates are needed.

It may also be useful during:

• Early Spring: When colonies require supplemental feed before reliable nectar flows.

• Nectar Dearths: When natural nectar availability is limited.

• New Colony Establishment: When feeding newly installed packages or nucleus colonies in a suitable deep hive setup.

• Autumn Feeding: When supplementing colony food stores before winter, as appropriate for local conditions.

Beekeeping Tip: Place the feeder beside the bee cluster rather than separating brood frames unnecessarily. Always consider colony strength, weather conditions, and available hive space.

How to Install the Single Frame Feeder

Installation is simple and requires no separate top feeder or external feeding station.

Installation Instructions

1. Prepare the Sugar Syrup: Mix an appropriate supplemental sugar syrup solution for your colony's feeding requirements.

2. Open the Hive: Carefully remove the outer cover and inner cover, if applicable.

3. Remove One Frame: Select a suitable frame beside the bee cluster in the deep hive body.

4. Insert the Feeder: Place the single frame feeder into the space created by removing the frame.

5. Fill the Feeder: Carefully add prepared sugar syrup without overfilling.

6. Close the Hive: Replace the hive covers and ensure everything is properly positioned.

7. Monitor Feed Levels: Check the feeder periodically and refill when needed.

Important: Ensure the feeder is properly seated and stable before filling. Avoid spilling syrup inside the hive, and follow appropriate seasonal feeding practices.

Product Specifications

Benefits of a Single Frame Feeder

Feed Inside the Hive: Provides supplemental syrup directly within the colony's hive body.

Convenient Placement: Position the feeder beside the cluster for access to feed.

No-Drown Design: Helps reduce the risk of bees drowning during feeding.

Simple Setup: Replace a single frame with the feeder.

Useful Capacity: Holds approximately 1 gallon (3.8 litres) of sugar syrup.

Practical for Early Feeding: Suitable for colonies requiring supplemental feed during early spring.

Honey Bee Feeding Equipment from Innisfil Creek Honey

At Innisfil Creek Honey, we carry a selection of honey bee feeders, sugar syrup feeding equipment, hive components, and seasonal beekeeping supplies for Canadian beekeepers.

Whether you're preparing colonies for spring buildup, establishing new hives, or managing supplemental feeding during periods of limited nectar, our single frame feeder provides a convenient in-hive feeding option.

Make supplemental feeding easier with our 1 Gallon (3.8 L) No-Drown Plastic Single Frame Honey Bee Feeder.

Shop online at innisfilcreekhoney.com for honey bee feeders and quality beekeeping supplies in Canada.