{"product_id":"wood-boardman-entrance-feeder","title":"Wood and Metal Boardman Entrance Feeder (Fits Mason Jars)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe traditional Boardman feeder — solid wood tray with a perforated metal cap that fits a standard mason jar. Slides into the hive entrance and lets you refill without breaking the hive open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforated metal cap (fits standard regular-mouth mason jars)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMason jar visibility — see syrup levels at a glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdier than all-plastic alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for warm-season feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill a regular-mouth mason jar with 1:1 syrup, screw on the perforated metal cap, invert it into the wooden tray, and slide the whole thing into the front entrance of your hive between the bottom board and brood chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTray + metal cap only — supply your own mason jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest for late spring, summer, and early fall feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal cap can rust over time — see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/heavy-duty-plastic-boardman-feeder-lid\"\u003eBee Bar Heavy-Duty Plastic Boardman Feeder Lid\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/stainless-steel-feeder-jar-lid\"\u003eStainless Steel Feeder Jar Lid\u003c\/a\u003e if it wears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan encourage robbing during dearth — use a robbing screen if needed\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\/plastic-boardman-entrance-feeder\"\u003ePlastic Boardman Entrance Feeder\u003c\/a\u003e — lightweight all-plastic alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/economy-plastic-entrance-feeder\"\u003eEconomy Plastic Entrance Feeder 16 oz\u003c\/a\u003e — smaller capacity option for nucs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/heavy-duty-plastic-boardman-feeder-lid\"\u003eBee Bar Heavy-Duty Plastic Boardman Feeder Lid\u003c\/a\u003e — rust-free plastic upgrade lid\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 metal alternative\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\u003eMaterial: Wood tray + perforated metal cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.5″ × 4.5″ × 1.5″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.64 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJar fit: Standard regular-mouth mason jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this include a jar?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — supply your own mason jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the metal cap rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e Eventually, yes. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/heavy-duty-plastic-boardman-feeder-lid\"\u003eheavy-duty plastic replacement\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/stainless-steel-feeder-jar-lid\"\u003estainless steel replacement\u003c\/a\u003e is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this in winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — bees won't take liquid syrup below ~50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit any beehive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Slides into a standard Langstroth entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12296440578084,"sku":"210000000269","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/8e73ce6a-BOARDMAN-FEEDER.png?v=1776716866","url":"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/wood-boardman-entrance-feeder","provider":"Blythewood Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}