Nicot hive-top feeder

Features

The Nicot hive-top feeder is a practical, functional piece of equipment designed to make feeding bees in a 10-frame Dadant hive easier. Made from food-grade plastic, it offers a lightweight, economical and durable way for beekeepers to provide their colonies with syrup or fondant while keeping handling simple at the apiary. Its design is suited to everyday beekeeping needs and enables effective feeding, particularly when the colony’s food stores need supplementing.

This Nicot feeder for Dadant hives has two separate compartments of 3.5 litres each, providing a total capacity of 7 litres. This large capacity allows you to provide a substantial amount of syrup without having to open the hive too frequently. At the centre of the feeder is a central access chimney, designed to give bees access to the feed while reducing the risk of drowning. This design is especially useful for beekeepers looking for a safe, easy-to-use hive-top feeder.

The model also has pre-drilled, closable fondant holes. These make it easy to use the feeder for different types of feed, particularly when a beekeeper wants to offer fondant to a colony. The openings can be closed when not in use, making the equipment more versatile.

The Nicot 7 L hive-top feeder is made in France from recyclable plastic. Its material also makes it easy to clean and maintain after each feeding period.

Benefits

Choosing a suitable feeder is essential for simple, convenient and controlled bee feeding. The Nicot model offers several benefits for both hobbyist and professional beekeepers.

1. A total capacity of 7 litres
   With two 3.5 L compartments, this feeder holds a substantial amount of syrup. This capacity is particularly useful for autumn feeding, supporting a colony or providing food when weather conditions temporarily reduce available resources.
2. Easy access to syrup
   The central access chimney makes it easier for bees to reach the feed. Its design helps reduce the risk of drowning, allowing syrup to be provided more safely.
3. Lightweight, economical equipment
   Plastic makes this feeder relatively light and easy to handle, providing an appealing option for beekeepers looking for an affordable Dadant feeder without sacrificing functionality.
4. Easy maintenance
   The food-grade plastic is easy to clean after use. Regular maintenance keeps the equipment clean and ready for the next feeding.

Materials and design

The Nicot hive-top feeder is made from recyclable food-grade plastic, a material well suited to use at the apiary. This design provides a good balance of light weight, ease of maintenance and durability.

The feeder includes:

• 2 compartments of 3.5 litres, for a total capacity of 7 litres;
• a central access chimney that allows bees to reach the feed;
• pre-drilled fondant holes;
• construction from recyclable food-grade plastic;
• a design suited to 10-frame Dadant hives.

The plastic material makes the equipment easy to clean after providing syrup or fondant. It is also a practical alternative to feeders that are heavier or more demanding to maintain. For beekeepers, this saves time during preparation.

Why choose this product?

The Nicot 7-litre hive-top feeder for 10-frame Dadant hives is a suitable choice for beekeepers looking for reliable, easy-to-handle and versatile equipment for feeding colonies. Its two 3.5-litre compartments provide ample capacity for syrup, while the central access chimney allows bees to reach the feed. Made in France, its functional design makes it a useful addition to a Dadant hive setup.