Reddit reviews Rapid Bee Feeder Round Hive Top, Easy to Use
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Fits in a medium (shallow) 8 or 10-frame super and holds approximately 1/2 gallon of syrupClear cap reduces risk of drowningPlaced over the inner cover and the central hole, allows the bees access through the centerMeasures 10-1/2 in. diameter and 2 in. deepMade of high quality durable plastic safe for bees
I was going to say the same thing.
u/beeeeker I suggest you throw that boardman feeder in the trash. You may as well hanging up a billboard and invite robbers over. Frankly, I wish they would stop selling them, but as long as new beekeepers buy them they'll keep selling. There are lots of good hive top feeding options.
See http://www.bushfarms.com/beesfeeding.htm
options include
Frame feeders
Rapid feeders
ceracell feeders
top feeders
If you want to make your own there is the
FBM feeder (google it, plans for purchase or enough picturtures you can figure it out)
bucket feeders,
and jar feeders to go over your inner cover for up to four jars with a super over it to protect it.
Good luck in your new hobby, that looks like a nice location.
The brood frames will be on one side. If I need to feed syrup I will just replace one of the boards over the frames with a board that has a hole in it for one of these feeders that I have. https://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Feeder-Round-Hive-Easy/dp/B07FNW2VDB?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_6
I have only kept bees for a year but haven't actually fed them yet. I may actually feed in this on though so they can build up wax faster.