Hive top feeders

[Rachel]

hello!  I thought I asked this yesterday, but somehow it never went through.   I am wondering if a hive top feeder goes directly on the frames, or if you need another box on top.  I have been using an extra box, but then decided to try and put the feeder dirctly on the frames.  It looks like it traps and squishes the bees that way.   What is the right way to use this thing?
Thanks,
Rachel

[WayneW]

A picture of the particular feeder in use, or perhaps the suppliers name and model number would be of great assistance.

I would imagine that a box or at the very least a spacer would be necessary to keep the bee space above the frames, but then i'm fairly new and im not completly familiar with all the equipment out there.

[Gware]

my hive top feeder has a box, (like a super) and their is a small space under it . when you put the feeder on you put the top back on. it is just like using a super. It does appear that some bees get killed because when I filled it up they would not move and when the syrup level rose they become imbedded in it

[Gware]

I forgot to say I really like using the baggies to feed.

[adgjoan]

Hey,Gware, where in KY are you?  I am in Northern KY.  Next year will be my first year keeping bees.

Joan in KY

[TwT]

I have never seen a hive top feeder that needed a spacer unless it some custom made feeder, I make my own and have never needed a spacer, any top feeders I know of that can be bought from a supplier just sits on top of your hive and no spacer needed, then outer cover goes over the feeder. baggie feeders work fine but do require a spacer.

and you did post it but in another area

http://forum.beemaster.com/index.php/topic,18369.0.html

[annette]

My top feeders are from Mann Lake and they come with a small super that the feeder fits into.

http://www.mannlakeltd.com/catalog/page23.html