Start your beekeeping journey with a thoughtfully designed, American-made hive built for both durability and ease of use. The Busy Bees ‘N’ More Beehive Kit is crafted by skilled Amish woodworkers using premium Eastern White Pine, delivering a hive that looks great, performs reliably, and is built to last for years in your apiary.
Unlike many starter kits, this hive is intentionally configured to work seamlessly with a standard 5-frame nucleus colony (nuc)—making installation easier, faster, and less stressful on your bees.
Why This Kit Comes with 5 Frames & Foundations
This kit includes 5 frames and foundations by design—not by omission.
When you purchase a nuc colony, it typically arrives with 5 fully drawn, active frames of bees, brood, and resources. This hive is set up so you can:
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Transfer your 5 nuc frames directly into the brood box
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Use the included 5 new frames to complete the 10-frame setup
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Allow your colony to expand naturally into the new space
This approach:
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Reduces disruption to the bees during installation
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Helps the colony establish faster
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Prevents overcrowding while still encouraging healthy growth
It’s a smarter, beekeeper-friendly way to start—especially for beginners.
What’s Included
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Telescoping Top Cover with White Aluminum Cap
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Inner Cover
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Plastic Queen Excluder
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Deep Brood Box
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5 Deep Wood Frames
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5 Wax-Coated CellTech Foundations (Black, Textured)
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Screened Bottom Board
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Bottom Board Insert
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Entrance Reducer
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Elbow-Length Leather Gloves
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Protective Jacket with Reinforced Upright Veil
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Original Smoker
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Curled Hive Tool
Ships fully assembled so you can get started right away.
Built the Right Way – Amish Craftsmanship
Busy Bees ‘N’ More partnered with experienced Amish woodworkers across Ohio to create a hive that reflects true American craftsmanship.
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Constructed from Eastern White Pine sourced from Michigan and Pennsylvania
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Precision-built with tight joints and consistent dimensions
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Naturally durable, lightweight, and weather-resistant
In a market filled with low-quality imports, this hive stands apart with materials and workmanship you can trust—built not just to sell, but to perform.
The Bottom Line
This isn’t just a hive—it’s a complete, nuc-ready system designed to help your bees thrive from day one. With high-quality materials, thoughtful configuration, and true American craftsmanship, it’s an investment in both your bees and your success as a beekeeper.
