QUESTIONS 



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the outside it can be filled without opening the hive. With a 

 large pail of syrup and a dipper, or a tea kettle, each of these 

 feedersi can be supplied in a moment's time. The one shown in 

 the figure attached to the hive is made of metal. The tops are 

 wider than the bottomsi so that they may be nested together for 

 convenience when not in use. The other illustration shows the 

 same feeder made of wood, which is most commonly used. 



Entrance Feeder. — This feeder, commonly called the Board- 

 man feeder, utilizes a common fruit jar as a container for the 

 liquid (Fig. 65). Small holes in the screw top permit the feed 



FiQ. 64. — The Alexander wood foederis good 

 for stimulative feeding for rearing queens or mak- 

 ing increase. 



Fig. 65.— With this 

 entrance feederonecan 

 see at a glance how 

 much feed remains to be 

 taken. There is greater 

 danger of robbing in 

 using entrance feeders 

 than the others. 



to drip out slowly. The wood projection slips into the entrance 

 so that the bees can reach the feeder from the inside of the hive 

 while guarding the entrance from robbers. Glass fruit jars are 

 common utensils in every household, so that all that is necessary 

 to buy is the wood block and the special cap to fit the jar. One 

 can see at a glance just how much feed still remains and by 

 plugging up part of the holes it can be made to feed as slowly as 

 desired. This is a popular feeder for making increase. 



QUESTIONS 



1. When is it necessary to feed? 



2. What is the best feed for bees? 



3. How is syrup prepared for feedintr? 



4. Describe different methods of feeding for reserve supply and stimulation. 



5. Discuss the different feeders in common use. 



