{"product_id":"tint-plug-for-bucket-feeder","title":"Tint Plug for Bucket Feeder","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTint Plug for Beekeeping\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen using a bucket bee feeder, it's very helpful to easily open the bucket, fill it with sugar syrup and easily close the bucket. These 2 inch tint plugs are perfect for use when you want to feel confident about flipping a bucket upside down over your honey bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese tint plugs will snap into a pre-drilled hole in the lid of a plastic bucket. You can use your buckets or use it with our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/bucket-feeder-for-beekeeping-with-tint-plugs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1 gallon round bucket or 2 gallon square bucket\u003c\/a\u003e. Each plug features a pull tab so you can remove the plug and fill through the 2\" hole in the lid. When done, the plug can be firmly pressed back into the hole where it will stay in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese tint plugs do not come with feeding holes drilled into them. You can poke holes into the plastic plug to fit your needs. More or larger holes will allow your bees more syrup which may be ideal in the spring. In contrast, small holes or fewer holes may be ideal for fall feeding. These holes can be poked or drilled into the cap using a nail or a small drill bit very easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hole size is important to make sure the fit is correct in the lid. You can use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PrONqd\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1 15\/16 inch Forstner bit\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3BDG6DM\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadjustable hole saw\u003c\/a\u003e set to 49-50mm to cut the hole in the pail feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBucket feeders can be placed over the inner cover and surrounded with an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/cypress-deep-9-58-inch-brood-box\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eempty hive body box\u003c\/a\u003e and then covered with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/cypress-metal-capped-telescoping-cover\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etelescoping\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/cypress-migratory-cover\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emigratory outer cover\u003c\/a\u003e. Or a whole can be drilled in the outer cover, and the bees can feed through this hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis particular type of feeding is popular with nucleus hive producers or with sideliner beekeepers and are available by the piece or in bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are many ways to feed bees, so see our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/feeding-tools\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eequipment for feeding bees. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47499260199135,"sku":"Tint Plug 1","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Pack","offer_id":47499260231903,"sku":"Tint Plug 20","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Pack","offer_id":47499260264671,"sku":"Tint Plug 100","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5869\/7695\/files\/Tint_Plug_for_Bucket_Feeder.png?v=1760679349","url":"https:\/\/laxaaurasolutionsltd.myshopify.com\/products\/tint-plug-for-bucket-feeder","provider":"Ludus Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}