Quail feeder

DaveKow · March 08, 2008, 06:04:57 AM

Someone was nice enough to link me to the quail feeder that I saw in a video. Well, I didn't save the link and have had no luck finding one on the internet. Could the person that posted that link, please post it again? Thanks.

buzzbee · March 08, 2008, 06:26:04 AM

There are some here:
http://www.acehardware.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=1260355&cp=2568443.2568444.2598670.2602628
You can get them at tractor supply or ag stores.

Heres one you could hang to community feed away from the hives.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_50322_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

RogerB · March 09, 2008, 12:48:49 PM

Try Kuhl Corp. It won't let me post the website.
http://www.kuhlcorp.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?usr=51J3124697&rnd=1248554&rrc=N&affl=&cip=&act=&aff=&pg=prod&ref=P23&cat=poultry-manualdrink&catstr=HOME:poultry:poultry-drink:poultry-manualdrink

T.Smith · March 09, 2008, 10:26:55 PM

Hello, I am new to the site and was just wondering if you all were using the quail feeders as bee feeders.

DaveKow · March 09, 2008, 10:49:31 PM

I came across this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-GaOQvavnw and it seemed safer than pail feeding. From the other replies I got, they advise to place something in the trough, so the bees won't drown (rocks) . Also, to make sure feeder is level. You want the hole in the bottom to be on the down side, so it doesn't leak all the syrup out.

CapeCod · March 10, 2008, 07:26:39 AM

I get my Quail feeders from Tractor Supply.
1 Gallon Feeder with base for 7 bucks and change.
If you use these put pea gravel in the feeder area so the girls wont drown.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_34414_______14602%7C14606%7C14608%7C34414?listingPage=true

Cindi · March 10, 2008, 10:57:39 AM

Quote from: T.Smith on March 09, 2008, 10:26:55 PM
Hello, I am new to the site and was just wondering if you all were using the quail feeders as bee feeders.

T.Smith, welcome to our forum, you have found the right place to ask your questions, you have already began with your first question. Welcome, stick around, we are a very friendly group and love to have a new member come here. Tell us a little bit about yourself when you get some time, and update your profile so we know where you are located, so we can better answer any questions you have. Have a wonderful and great day, Cindi

Ross · March 10, 2008, 01:07:13 PM

Dog waterers hold more and are cheaper...
http://www.myoldtools.com/Bees/beefeeder.jpg

buzzbee · March 10, 2008, 06:04:39 PM

Yeah but a dog waterer is harder to feed inside the hive with.
Some of the quail waterers ive bought for 2.50 on sale!!

poka-bee · March 10, 2008, 09:00:19 PM

Thanks guys, you solved my feeder problem! I couldn't decide so I'll pick up a waterer at Dels when I get my chicks!! :-D

Cindi · March 11, 2008, 01:05:58 AM

Jody, oooh we don't have Del's anymore. Buckerfields has bought them out or something, recently, within the past few months, can't figure that one out, I really liked Del's. Beautiful and wonderful day, lovin' this life we live. Cindi

tig · March 11, 2008, 05:18:32 AM

i use quail feeders as extra feeders inside the hive. they're cheap here...costing about 50 cents US each. i have to put sticks because the bees can drown easily since the sides are smooth. the drawback is that they don't hold too much syrup....less than a liter per feeder unless i use the bigger ones for the chickens. those can fit with a super on top and can hold much more syrup. the quail feeders can fit with in a shallow super since the height is just right.

poka-bee · March 11, 2008, 11:35:14 AM

Cindi I love my Dels, the guys (and girl) are so friendly sarcastic & fun! They are letting WBee deliver my equipment there so I don't have to pay the xtra fee for residential, saving me $35 or so. They are only 3 miles from home too, a BIG + if I need something quick! Jody

Shawn · June 09, 2008, 02:16:01 PM

So this year is my first year having bees. We are having a problem in SE Colorado with any flow. I have been fedding the bees a 2:1 ratio in a frame feeder about every 4 days. I saw this post about using a "quail feeder" or a poultry waterer. I also saw that somone was using the poultry water jugs and hanging them around instead of putting a feeder inside the hive. Is that ok to do, is there an advantage, is it bad? The way I see it is the polutary water jug outside the hive has advantages. You dont have to crack open the hive everytime to fill the feeder, the bees are less acceptable to drowning, its easier to keep the feeder clean and filled, and you can keep it up all summer. Any ideas on this matter.