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>Andrew asks 'Can anyone suggest a type of container in the 5-7 gallon
>capacity   for corn syrup being fed to bees?"

I use 1 gallon paint cans, purchased new at an auto parts store...about $1
@. Jab four holes in the center of the lid with your hive tool, and invert
cans over the combs. Place cans on shims to keep cans 1 bee space off
frames. Surround with empty hive body, and cover. You can feed up to 5
gallons at a time. The bees cluster around the cans, warming the syrup.
They can take down 5 gallons in 3 or 4 days.

Mike