Hive Doctor Top Feeder 8 Frames 9.5 Litre Capacity

Hive Doctor 8-Frame Top Feeder – 9.5 Litre Capacity

The OZ Armour Hive Doctor 8-Frame Top Feeder provides a high-capacity feeding solution designed specifically for 8-frame Langstroth Full Depth hives. With a 9.5-litre capacity, UV-stable food-grade polypropylene construction and five bee-saver feeding stations, it provides a practical way to supply syrup or dry sugar while keeping feeding convenient and controlled. Explore OZ Armour for bee feeders, hive equipment, beekeeping tools and other essentials for your apiary.

Designed for 8-Frame Langstroth Hives

This Hive Doctor top feeder is specifically sized for 8-frame Langstroth Full Depth hives.

Its dedicated 8-frame design allows the feeder to sit properly on a compatible hive without the overhang and gaps that can occur when using a larger 10-frame feeder on an 8-frame hive.

9.5 Litre Feeding Capacity

The feeder holds up to 9.5 litres of syrup, providing substantial feeding capacity for colonies that require supplemental nutrition.

The larger capacity can reduce the frequency of refilling, making it particularly convenient during active feeding periods.

UV-Stable Food-Grade Polypropylene

The feeder is constructed from UV-stable, food-grade polypropylene, providing a durable material suitable for regular use around the hive.

The reinforced construction is designed to resist flexing, leaking and warping when the feeder is filled.

Five Bee-Saver Feeding Stations

The feeder features five bee-saver stations positioned throughout the feeding area. These stations provide bees with access to syrup while helping reduce the risk of drowning.

The locking design also helps keep the feeding stations securely positioned during use.

Suitable for Syrup and Dry Sugar

The Hive Doctor feeder provides flexibility for different feeding methods. It can be used with sugar syrup or dry granulated sugar.

For syrup feeding, it can accommodate different syrup strengths according to the colony's seasonal feeding requirements. For dry feeding, the white caps can be removed from the bee-saver stations to allow granulated sugar to be provided.

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Helps Minimise Hive Disturbance

A top feeder allows you to replenish feed from above the hive without removing individual brood frames.

This makes feeding more convenient and can help minimise disruption to the colony compared with feeding methods that require access to the brood area.

Useful for New Colonies

The 9.5-litre capacity makes this feeder useful for new package bees, nucs and colonies drawing fresh comb, when additional feed may be required during establishment.

The larger reservoir means the colony can have access to feed for longer between refills.

Useful During Nectar Dearths

When natural nectar availability is reduced, colonies may require supplemental feeding to maintain adequate stores.

The high-capacity feeder provides a convenient way to supply additional syrup without relying on frequent small feedings.

Suitable for Seasonal Feeding

The feeder can be useful during different periods of colony management, including:

• Spring and summer colony build-up

• Establishing new nucs and packages

• Comb-drawing periods

• Nectar dearths

• Autumn and winter preparation

• Supporting colonies when natural forage is limited

No Assembly Required

The Hive Doctor 8-Frame Top Feeder arrives fully assembled and ready to use.

This makes installation straightforward and eliminates the need to assemble separate feeder components before placing it on the hive.

Fill-Level Indicators

Integrated fill-level indicators make it easier to monitor how much feed remains in the feeder.

This can help you determine when the colony requires additional feed without unnecessarily disturbing the hive.

Practical Outdoor Construction

The UV-stable polypropylene construction is designed for outdoor hive conditions. Its durable material and reinforced structure provide a practical option for regular feeding throughout the beekeeping season.

Lid Compatibility

When using migratory lids, care should be taken in wet weather because water may enter at the join between the feeder and lid.

Lid styles that fully cover the joint between the hive box and feeder are recommended for better protection from rain.

Key Features

• Hive Doctor 8-Frame Top Feeder

• 9.5-litre capacity

• Designed for 8-frame Langstroth Full Depth hives

• UV-stable polypropylene

• Food-grade construction

• Five bee-saver feeding stations

• Drowning-resistant feeding design

• Suitable for sugar syrup

• Suitable for dry granulated sugar

• Integrated fill-level indicators

• Reinforced construction

• Helps resist flexing and warping

• Fully assembled

• Ready to use

• Helps minimise hive disturbance

• Suitable for new packages and nucs

• Useful during nectar dearths

• Suitable for seasonal feeding

• Suitable for hobby and experienced beekeepers

A High-Capacity Feeder for 8-Frame Hives

The OZ Armour Hive Doctor 8-Frame Top Feeder combines a 9.5-litre capacity with durable food-grade polypropylene construction and five bee-saver feeding stations. Designed specifically for 8-frame Langstroth Full Depth hives, it provides a convenient way to supply syrup or dry sugar while reducing the need for frequent refilling.

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