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Bee Hive for Sale – Live Apis Mellifera Bee Colony

Looking for a bee hive for sale that’s actually ready to go? This is a complete, boxed Apis Mellifera bee colony on an 8-frame setup, complete with a newly mated queen and the basic gear you need to get a hive up and running. It’s built for beekeepers starting their first apiary or adding more colonies to an existing one.

What you’re getting

Each colony ships in a wooden hive box with top covers, sitting on an 8-frame setup. Those frames aren’t empty — they already carry brood, eggs, larvae, honey and pollen, so the colony has a head start rather than beginning from scratch. A newly mated queen comes with every box, along with a founder’s wax sheet to help the bees build out comb faster. You also get a feeder for supplemental feeding and a folding iron stand to keep the hive off the ground and level.

In short, it’s not just bees in a box — it’s a working starter setup: hive, frames, queen, wax foundation, feeder and stand.

Pricing and what to expect

The colony is priced at ₹3,850 per box, with a minimum order of 10 boxes. GST applies on top of that, and freight is charged separately depending on where you’re located. If you’d rather have it delivered to your door, there’s a 10% service charge for that. A booking amount is required to confirm your order. Because rates and delivery costs can shift, it’s worth reaching out directly to confirm current pricing before you place the order.

Setting up the hive

Where you place the hive matters more than beginners expect. Morning sun helps the colony warm up and get active early in the day, while some shelter from strong wind keeps the bees calmer and the hive itself more stable. Make sure the stand sits level and doesn’t wobble — an uneven hive stresses the colony and makes inspections harder than they need to be.

When you open the hive to check on things, go slowly. Look at how the brood pattern is developing, how active the bees seem, and how much honey and pollen they’ve stored. Always wear proper protective beekeeping gear when you’re working around the colony, even if it feels unnecessary on a calm day.

Managing the colony after setup

Once the hive is settled in its new spot, regular monitoring is really the whole job — checking brood development, watching bee activity, and keeping an eye on food stores. If the colony needs a boost early on, that’s exactly what the included feeder is for. It’s especially useful in the first few weeks while the bees are still establishing themselves.

A few safety basics are worth repeating: suit up properly every time, move gently around the hive rather than jostling it, and keep kids and pets well away during inspections. Live colonies deserve a calm, careful approach — rushing tends to agitate the bees and makes the whole process riskier for everyone nearby.

Common questions

Is this a live colony? Yes — you’re buying an actual Apis Mellifera bee colony in a ready hive setup, not just equipment.

How many frames come with it? Eight frames, already containing brood, eggs, larvae, honey and pollen.

Is a queen included? Yes, every colony comes with one newly mated queen.

Do I get the hive box itself? Yes — a wooden hive box with top covers is part of the package.

What extra costs should I plan for? GST and freight are added on top of the unit price, door delivery carries a 10% service charge, and a booking amount is needed to lock in your order.

Is there a minimum order? Yes, orders start at 10 boxes.

Can this be used for real beekeeping, not just as a display? Absolutely — it’s designed as a functional starting point for anyone looking to begin or grow a beekeeping operation with a live Apis Mellifera colony.