The top bar hive is the oldest and most commonly used hive style in the world. It features individual bars laid across the top of the hive cavity. The bees build their comb down from these bars naturally, without the use of a 4 sided frame or foundation.

How do top bar hives work?

The top bar hive is the oldest and most commonly used hive style in the world. It features individual bars laid across the top of the hive cavity. The bees build their comb down from these bars naturally, without the use of a 4 sided frame or foundation.

How does a top feeder work for bees?

A hive top feeder goes on top of the upper box. … An empty hive box is then placed around the feeder. This is to protect it from the sun,wind, rain, and robber bees. Unlike the entrance feeder, which is located outside the hive, you do need to remove the box to check the syrup level of a top feeder.