Here are a few popular Hive package combinations. Any combination of equipment is possible using the Equipment Costs page.
The Double Deep
1 - Solid Bottom board c/w entrance reducer
2 - Polystyrene Brood Boxes
1 - Inside Cover
1 - Outside Cover
1 - Entrance Reducer
Add to your Hive:
Upgrade to a screened bottom board Add $25
Add a metal queen excluder $20
Add a deep honey super c/w frames $85
Add a Medium honey super c/w frames $80
The Double Deep Plus One Medium
1 - Insulated Screened Bottom Board
2 - Polystyrene Brood Boxes
1 - Metal Queen Excluder
1 - Medium Honey Super (Wood)
1 - Inside Cover
1 - Outside Cover
1 - Entrance Reducer
This is enough equipment to get you through the first year of beekeeping. More honey supers will be needed in year two. Using medium boxes for honey supers reduces the heavy lifting come harvest.
The Three Deep
1 - Insulated Screened Bottom Board
2 - Polystyrene Brood Boxes
1 - Metal Queen Excluder
1 - Deep Super (Wood)
1 - Inside Cover
1 - Outside Cover
1 - Entrance Reducer
Want all of the frames the same size? This package is for you.
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