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Overview:

Introducing our Newly Boxed Bee Hives, perfect for apiculture enthusiasts looking to start or expand their beekeeping journey. Each hive comes equipped with everything you need to create a thriving environment for your bees.

What’s Included:

• Apis Mellifera Bees: A colony of healthy and productive bees.
• 8 Frames: Each frame contains a mixture of brood, eggs, larvae, honey, and pollen, ensuring a well-rounded and active hive.
• Newly Mated Queen: One queen bee, newly mated, to lead your colony.
• Founder’s Wax Sheet: A sheet to promote natural comb building and support bee health.
• Feeder: A feeder to provide additional nourishment to your bees as they acclimate to their new home.
• Running Iron Folding Stand: A sturdy stand for your hive, making it easy to manage and inspect.
• Wooden Running Old Box with Top Covers: Durable wooden construction to protect your bees from the elements.

Additional Costs:

• GST is applicable.
• Freight charges are additional.
• For door delivery, a 10% service charge will be added.
• A booking amount will be required.

Handling Instructions:

1. Setup: Place the hive in a location that receives morning sunlight and is sheltered from strong winds. Ensure the stand is stable and level.
2. Inspection: Regularly check your hive for signs of health, activity, and any potential issues. Use a smoker to calm the bees during inspections.
3. Feeding: If necessary, use the feeder to provide sugar water or pollen substitutes until the bees establish foraging capabilities.

How to Use:

• Introduction: Carefully open the hive and introduce the queen bee into the colony, ensuring she is accepted by the workers.
• Maintenance: Monitor the frames for brood patterns, honey production, and overall bee activity. Adjust feeder levels as needed.
• Harvesting: Once established, you can harvest honey from the frames while ensuring that enough remains for the bees.

Benefits of Our Bee Hives:

• Sustainable Beekeeping: Contribute to pollination and the environment while producing your own honey.
• Healthy Bees: Our hives come with healthy colonies, ensuring a robust start for your beekeeping adventure.
• Educational Opportunity: Ideal for beginners and experienced beekeepers alike, fostering a deeper understanding of bee behavior and ecology.

Safety Tips:

• Always wear protective gear when working with bees to prevent stings.
• Handle the hive gently to avoid disturbing the bees.
• Ensure that children and pets are kept at a safe distance during hive inspections.