{"product_id":"1-2-gallon-jar-and-foxhound-entrance-feeder-with-uv-inhibitor","title":"1\/2 Gallon Jar and Foxhound Entrance Feeder with UV Inhibitor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe standard entrance feeder — a mason jar inverted over a Boardman base — is fine until you're managing more than a couple of hives or running through syrup quickly in spring. Then the refill frequency becomes genuinely annoying. This kit addresses that directly. The ½ gallon jar holds 8.75 cups of syrup, which is roughly twice the capacity of the quart jar most entrance feeders ship with. You fill less often, and the bees have access to more syrup between visits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe redesigned the feeder base at the same time. The step feeder inserts into the hive entrance and lets bees walk down to drink from the perforated lid — the same basic Boardman mechanism, but updated so the jar fits properly and the vacuum seal holds without adjusting the jar position. Syrup stays in the jar until bees draw it down; it doesn't leak through the holes unless the seal is broken. The jar also works as an internal hive feeder when you drop it inside an empty brood box with the lid facing down — useful for situations where you want to feed without advertising the syrup at the entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jar is made with a UV-inhibitor additive in the plastic. Direct sun exposure is the main reason plastic feeders go brittle and crack, and it also creates conditions where mold grows faster inside the jar. The UV additive extends the service life of the jar significantly. The walls are also thicker than standard feeder jars, which means less flex and longer durability over multiple seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.75 cup \/ ½ gallon capacity — more than double standard entrance feeder jars. Fewer refill trips, less colony disruption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV-inhibitor plastic — resists brittleness from sun exposure, reduces mold conditions inside the jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo leakage — vacuum pressure holds syrup in the inverted jar. The perforated lid only releases syrup when bees draw it through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo bees drowning — the step feeder design keeps bees positioned correctly at the feeding slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-use jar — works as an entrance feeder OR as an internal feeder inside an empty brood box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThicker walls than standard — longer service life, less flex, more durable over multiple seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a 2-pack — enough for a new setup or a hive split. Larger packs available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the jar with sugar syrup (1:1 spring\/summer ratio; 2:1 fall\/winter ratio — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/feeding-bees\/sugar-syrup-math-for-beekeepers\"\u003eSugar Syrup Math for Beekeepers\u003c\/a\u003e guide). Screw on the perforated lid, invert the jar over the feeder base, and slide the base into the hive entrance. Vacuum pressure holds the syrup in place. Check and refill when the syrup level drops below the perforated lid. For internal use, place the inverted jar directly inside an empty brood box positioned above the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sZHmSDO346w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatch: Redesigned Bee Feeder That Works For All Types of Beekeepers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_-hj8Fsg_OE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatch: Boardman Feeding Redesign\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Feed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed in spring during package installation and colony buildup. Feed in late summer or fall when nectar flow ends and you're preparing for winter. Feed in winter only as emergency feeding when stores are critically low — in most climates, winter feeding is less effective than topping up stores in fall. Avoid feeding during active honey supers; syrup can contaminate honey. For more detail, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/feeding-bees\/a-survey-of-all-the-ways-to-feed-bees-sugar-syrup-using-a-feeder-bee\"\u003eA Survey of All the Ways to Feed Bees Sugar Syrup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.036%; height: 117.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0749%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eJar Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.4652%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e8.75 cups \/ approx. ½ gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0749%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eJar Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.4652%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eUV-inhibitor plastic, thick-walled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.0749%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.4652%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/feeding-bees\/sugar-syrup-math-for-beekeepers\"\u003eSugar Syrup Math for Beekeepers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/feeding-bees\/a-survey-of-all-the-ways-to-feed-bees-sugar-syrup-using-a-feeder-bee\"\u003eA Survey of All the Ways to Feed Bees Sugar Syrup\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/feeding-bees\/feeding-bees-during-the-winter\"\u003eFeeding Bees During the Winter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/foxhound-entrance-feeder\"\u003eFoxhound Entrance Feeder Base (Feeder Only)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plastic-half-gallon-feeder-jar\"\u003ePlastic Half-Gallon Feeder Jar (Jar Only)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/granulated-bulk-sugar\"\u003eGranulated Bulk Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feeding-tools\"\u003eFeeding Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feeding-syrup-and-supplements\"\u003eSugar, Syrup and Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"2 Pack","offer_id":46015920472200,"sku":"ENTR FEED 2 KIT","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/9741\/0696\/files\/12-Gallon-Jar-and-Foxhound-Entrance-Feeder-with-UV-Inhibitor-2-Pack-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1780708718","url":"https:\/\/bees4darren.com\/products\/1-2-gallon-jar-and-foxhound-entrance-feeder-with-uv-inhibitor","provider":"Darren's Apiary ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}