Making Feeder Buckets For Honey Bees

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[@russellaymond312]

Thanks for sharing Joey. Great way to feed

[@josephrawls]

Thanks for watching.

[@donprue3291]

Thanks for the great videos Joey. You can also tip the bucket slightly to completely empty it.

[@josephrawls]

I should have mentioned that. Thanks for watching.

[@rickyyeldell7262]

Thanks for the video.

[@josephrawls]

Thanks for watching.

[@gregdunn8208]

I use that same feeding method Joey. Works great. Thanks for the video.

[@josephrawls]

Thank you.

[@SandyValleyHoneyCo]

Great video Joey, thanks for sharing! Amazing how much syrup the bees can take down using these types of feeders.

[@josephrawls]

Thank you. They can really take it down.

[@BradfieldsBeeYard]

Any time I speak with a beekeeper association, no matter the topic, the question of feeding invariably comes up during Q&A. Explaining entrance, hive top, and frame feeders is simple. Beginner beekeepers easily understand how they work. But boy do I have trouble conveying how this design of open feeders works. I finally figured I should just carry one with me every time I speak. 😂 Happy Beekeeping 🐝

[@josephrawls]

I know what you mean. You just about have to bring almost one of everything to those meetings. lol

[@JeffHorchoff]

I remember making these feeder buckets years ago, made a video on it as well, but these days it just to much work. I think this type of feeder, especially for an open feeder, is a great way to feed bees, and with the gamma screw lids, a lot simpler as well. God's peace Joey.

[@rtxhoneybees]

Nice feeder. We were 25% thru before we got started!😊

[@josephrawls]

Thanks for watching. Have a happy Sunday.

[@ThatBeeMan]

Thanks for the video, Joey! I'm going to prepare a few buckets like this for feeding in the spring, and next fall!

[@josephrawls]

I hope they do well for you.

[@BucksBeesS.C.]

Your getting good at doing your videos. Congratulations and thanks

[@josephrawls]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@dcsblessedbees]

Thanks Joey.👍
I want to make me a 2nd one I like to run that at that same time I open tub feed. they hit the tub hard the 1st 2days and then take the bucket feeder over after that. I think it helped my bees think they had a light trickle flow, sure cut down on robbing and I think it helped keep brood production going on a bit longer.

[@josephrawls]

I really like the feeder buckets best, the totes work great if you need to get the feed on them fast.

[@redfish440]

Thanks Joey

[@josephrawls]

Thanks for watching.

[@BucksBeesS.C.]

I've made those in the past but they seem to go bad so I'm just using totes with 2 in. holes drilled in sides. Put top and pine straw on top of feed and watch the bees work. What ever works for you with what you got.Totes were 5 bucks at D.G. on sale for 18 gal. Totes. Also with a little work you can make a hive butler out of them so watch for the sale paper.Hive butlers are 100 bucks i bought 2 and love them but at time I was pressed for time for me making them.

[@josephrawls]

Yeah the totes I made work well and allow the bees to take the sugar water fast. When not in use they need to be stored in a good dry room where it is not too hot or they will get brittle.

[@ThatBeeMan]

Joey. The bucket feeders, do many bees die with that setup?

[@josephrawls]

Very few, if any.

[@PennsylvaniaBeekeeper]

Joey, I dont do open feeding. I've been thinking about it. Maybe I missed it but how far from the hives are you setting the feeders. -Darren from PA

[@josephrawls]

I put them around a hundred yards away.

[@BucksBeesS.C.]

I put tea tree essential oils in all my feed for gut health.

[@josephrawls]

Thanks for the info.