On Thu, 16 Jan 1997, Eric Abell wrote:
> Ian,
>
> A few years ago I was instrumental in developing a styrofoam hive top
> feeder.  Although it was subject to some damage in use, it is the fastest
> feeder I have ever used.  It is much like a conventional hive top feeder in
> which the bees come up the middle, over a wall, and down to access the
> syrup.  Most hives would take a gallon a day using this method.
 
Eric, is this styrofoam feeder available commercially? or could you reply
with more details of its design?....That is quite a lot of syrup to be
taken in a day and I would be interested in using this type of feeder.
Thanks, Ian  :)
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