On Wed, Apr 18, 2001 at 10:19:45AM -0500, Chuck wrote:
> I came across this method when searching the archives. It seems like a
> very good idea, especially since I don't have to worry about whether the
> gallon jar/container I found was going to fit in a deep body without
> bumping up against the cover.
>
It has advantages when other feeders are not available. One of its major disadvantages
is that if you are not careful with this feeder you can spill a lot of syrup down into
the hive and make quite a mess.

A good pail feeder with is my favorite. An inexpensive migratory cover with a hole
added removes the need for an empty hive body.
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