{"product_id":"rapid-round-bee-feeder-white","title":"Rapid Round Bee Feeder – White (1\/2 Gallon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flat, round 1\/2-gallon top feeder that sits inside a shallow super above the inner cover. Bees feed up through the center cap from below, drink from a controlled access channel under a clear protective lid, and return to the cluster without ever leaving the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 US gallon (~1.9 L) syrup capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear center cap lets bees access syrup through a narrow channel — sharply reduces drowning risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSits flat in a shallow 8- or 10-frame super above the inner cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefill without disturbing the cluster — just lift the outer cover and shallow super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks for liquid syrup, dry sugar, pollen, or water in warmer months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight plastic, easy to clean and store between seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet your hive up with a shallow super placed on top of the inner cover. Drop the Rapid Round feeder onto the inner cover so the central feeding cap aligns with the inner cover hole — bees climb up through the inner cover hole, walk under the clear access cap, and drink from a thin ring of syrup around the perimeter. Fill the reservoir with up to 1\/2 gallon of 1:1 (spring) or 2:1 (fall) syrup. To refill, lift the outer cover and shallow super together, top off, and replace — no smoke needed, no exposed bees. For dry sugar or pollen, fill the reservoir directly; the clear cap still controls access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires a shallow super (8 or 10-frame) above your inner cover for the feeder to sit inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 gallon capacity — best for small to medium colonies; for larger colonies or longer feeding intervals see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/ceracell-10-frame-top-feeder-with-wooden-rim\"\u003eCeracell 10-frame top feeder (2.25 gallon)\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/apimaye-10-frame-dual-feeder\"\u003eApimaye Dual Feeder (1 gallon syrup + fondant)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic construction — keep out of direct sun for longest life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor winter feeding, use dry sugar or fondant; liquid syrup not recommended below 50°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/ceracell-10-frame-top-feeder-with-wooden-rim\"\u003eCeracell 10 Frame Top Feeder with Wooden Rim\u003c\/a\u003e — higher 2.25 gal capacity for strong colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/apimaye-10-frame-dual-feeder\"\u003eApimaye 10 Frame Dual Feeder\u003c\/a\u003e — adds simultaneous fondant feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/stainless-steel-feeder-jar-lid\"\u003eStainless Steel Feeder Jar Lid\u003c\/a\u003e — rust-proof alternative for jar-style feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/best-pollen-patties-for-bees\"\u003eBee Lively Pollen Patty with Beekeepers Choice Feeding Stimulant\u003c\/a\u003e — protein supplement for spring buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 1\/2 US gallon (~1.9 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10″ × 10″ × 2-1\/8″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.65 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Plastic with clear access cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: 8-frame or 10-frame Langstroth hive (sits inside a shallow super)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special super to use this feeder?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — a shallow 8 or 10-frame super houses the feeder above your inner cover. The shallow super gives the feeder room and lets you reuse your existing outer cover on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed dry sugar?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — fill the reservoir with dry sugar. Add a damp sponge if feeding plain white sugar to give bees moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work in winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use dry sugar or fondant in winter, not liquid syrup. Liquid will freeze or crystallize below 50°F and bees may not break cluster to access it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does 1\/2 gallon last a colony?\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly variable — a strong colony in active spring buildup may finish 1\/2 gallon in 2–4 days; a slow nuc may take 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31614636949540,"sku":"210000001030","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/products\/a870a9c96537efa7452beb5bc7e02fd8.png?v=1775102874","url":"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/rapid-round-bee-feeder-white","provider":"Blythewood Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}