Hive Doctor Top Feeder 10 Frames

Hive Doctor 10-Frame Top Feeder – 12 Litre Capacity

The OZ Armour Hive Doctor 10-Frame Top Feeder provides a high-capacity feeding solution for beekeepers using compatible 10-frame hives. With a 12-litre capacity, UV-resistant food-grade polypropylene construction and secure feeding ports, it provides a practical way to supply supplemental feed while keeping feeding contained within the hive. Explore OZ Armour for bee feeders, hive equipment, beekeeping tools and other essentials for your apiary.

Designed for 10-Frame Hives

The Hive Doctor Top Feeder is designed specifically for 10-frame hive setups, providing a dedicated feeding system that sits above the colony.

Its large format provides plenty of room for supplemental feed while keeping the feeding area contained within the hive.

12 Litre Feeding Capacity

With a 12-litre capacity, this top feeder can hold a substantial amount of syrup, reducing the need for frequent refilling.

The larger capacity is particularly useful for beekeepers managing multiple colonies or colonies that require regular supplemental feeding.

UV-Resistant Food-Grade Polypropylene

The feeder is made from UV-resistant, food-grade polypropylene, providing a durable construction suitable for repeated use in outdoor apiary conditions. The material is designed to withstand regular handling while remaining suitable for hive feeding.

Secure Locking Feeding Ports

The feeder features securely locking feeding ports that allow bees to access the feed while helping reduce the risk of drowning.

The secure design keeps the feeding components in position during use and makes the feeder practical for regular hive management.

Convenient Top Feeding

A top feeder allows supplemental feed to be supplied from above the hive without requiring individual brood frames to be removed.

This makes feeding easier while helping minimise unnecessary disturbance to the colony.

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Helps Reduce Feeding Disturbance

Because the feeder sits above the hive, you can access the feeding area without opening the brood box or removing frames.

This can help keep the colony calmer during routine feeding and make feeding more efficient.

Suitable for Different Feeding Situations

The high-capacity design makes the feeder useful when colonies require supplemental feed during periods of limited natural forage.

It can also be useful when establishing colonies or building up stores as part of seasonal hive management.

Useful for New Colonies

A high-capacity top feeder can be particularly useful when establishing new colonies, nucleus colonies or package bees, when supplemental feeding may be required while the colony builds comb and establishes stores.

The 12-litre capacity provides a substantial reservoir between refills.

Suitable During Nectar Dearths

When natural nectar sources are limited, supplemental feeding may be required to help maintain adequate colony stores.

The Hive Doctor feeder provides a contained feeding solution that keeps the syrup inside the hive rather than exposing it at the entrance.

Practical for Seasonal Feeding

The feeder can be useful during different stages of the beekeeping season, including:

• Establishing new colonies

• Supporting colonies during nectar dearths

• Building up stores

• Periods of limited natural forage

• Seasonal supplemental feeding

Easy to Install and Clean

The Hive Doctor Top Feeder is designed for simple installation and easy cleaning, making it practical for beekeepers of different experience levels.

Its straightforward construction makes routine feeder maintenance easier.

Durable for Outdoor Use

The UV-resistant polypropylene construction is designed to perform reliably in different climates and weather conditions.

This makes the feeder suitable for regular outdoor apiary use throughout the season.

Key Features

• Hive Doctor 10-Frame Top Feeder

• 12-litre capacity

• Designed for 10-frame hives

• UV-resistant polypropylene

• Food-grade construction

• Secure locking feeding ports

• Helps reduce bee drowning risk

• Convenient top-feeding design

• Helps minimise hive disturbance

• Easy to install

• Easy to clean

• Suitable for supplemental feeding

• Useful for new colonies

• Suitable during nectar dearths

• Suitable for seasonal feeding

• Durable outdoor construction

• Suitable for hobby and experienced beekeepers

A High-Capacity Top Feeder for 10-Frame Hives

The OZ Armour Hive Doctor 10-Frame Top Feeder combines a 12-litre feeding capacity with durable UV-resistant food-grade polypropylene and secure bee-access ports. Its high-capacity design makes it a practical choice for beekeepers who want to supply supplemental feed while reducing the need for frequent refilling and unnecessary hive disturbance.

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