> Question?????
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> Where is the "Baggie Feeder" placed in the hive and in what position??
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The baggie feeder is a very simple method of providing your bees with
sugar syrup.  Get some one gallon zip-lock baggies, fill with approx. 3
quarts of syrup and then lay it flat across the tops of the frames of
your highest box.
 
 After it is in position, use a razor blade to  cut a 'X' in the center
of the  baggie with each slit being about two inches long.  Then place
an empty hive box over the baggie and put on your inner cover and top
cover.
 
  I used this method this year and found it to be simple and effective,
with the exception that I mentioned previously on this list.  That is
when you go to work the bees, it is difficult to lift off the baggie
without spilling syrup (if it is not empty).  However, next time I feed,
I plan to place a piece of plywood, a excluder, or some sort of tray
under the baggie.  This way you can lift off the whole thing without
spilling syrup from the baggie.
 
I only used one baggie per colony, but I live close to my hives and I
only have two.  If I had to drive 20 miles to my yard I think I would
put two of these baggies on each colony.  I haven't tried it, but I
think that there would be room.
 
If you have any more questions feel free to e-mail me directly
Rett Thorpe
Salt Lake City, Utah