I want to try a gallon glass jar as a feeder. I was using an entrance feeder on a new swarm thats building foundation until last night. I noticed my stronger hive was fighting with the others trying to get to the feeder. I removed the feeder and replaced the entrance feeder to the smallest hole on the small hive. I now have a half gallon glass jar with holes in the lid and would like to try this. My question is that if I place this over the inner cover hole then havent I just blocked all my ventilation? Its very hot (100) right now and I think they need all the ventilation they need. Also during the winter wont blocking this hole create condensation? Even with an upper entrance in the cover once you cover the oblong hole the upper entrance can do no good right? Without placing the jar on shims to allow the hole to be open just how do I accompolish a goot vent and feed? Do folks not have problems covering up their inner cover holes?
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