beginner question about feeding

[chickade]

My bees almost starved.  Now I am feeding them and they are eating about 2 quarts a day.  But each time I go to fill the slot feeder they are inside it and won't come out.  When I pour in the sugar water quite a few get submerged.  I'm not sure if they are making it or not.  Is there a way to use this type of feeder and avoid this problem?

[Sparky]

What type of feeder are you using ?

[Michael Bush]

Pour slowly.  A float is always good as well.  Or wait until it's empty to refill.