Amish-Crafted Quality — Made in the USA

This 8-Frame Unassembled Beehive Kit is designed to provide exceptional craftsmanship, functionality, and value for every beekeeper. Handcrafted by Amish artisans in Ohio using premium Eastern White Pine, each piece is precision-cut, sanded smooth, and ready for assembly.

With two deep brood boxes and one medium honey super, this kit offers an ideal balance of space and efficiency — perfect for starting a new colony or expanding an existing one. Each hive component is built to exact Langstroth standards, ensuring compatibility with other 8-frame equipment.

Why Choose an 8-Frame Hive?

8-frame hives offer the same functionality as traditional 10-frame hives — at a lighter, more manageable weight. A full 8-frame deep box weighs about 20% less than its 10-frame equivalent, making inspections and honey harvesting easier on your back.

Kit Includes (8-Frame Version)

✅ Telescoping Top Cover – White aluminum-capped (16-1/4″ × 22″ × 2-7/8″)

✅ Inner Cover – (14″ × 19-7/8″ × 3/4″)

✅ Plastic Queen Excluder – (14″ × 19-7/8″ × 1/8″)

✅ 1 Medium Super Box – (14″ × 19-7/8″ × 6-5/8″)

✅ 8 Medium Wooden Frames – (1-3/8″ × 19″ × 6-1/4″)

✅ 8 Natural Honey-Colored CellTech Foundations – 100% Wax-Coated (3/16″ × 16-3/4″ × 5-5/8″)

✅ 2 Deep Brood Boxes – (14″ × 19-7/8″ × 9-5/8″)

✅ 16 Deep Wooden Frames – (1-3/8″ × 19″ × 9-1/8″)

✅ 16 Black Textured CellTech Foundations – 100% Wax-Coated (3/16″ × 16-3/4″ × 8-1/2″)

✅ Screened Bottom Board – (14″ × 22″ × 2-9/16″)

✅ Plastic Insert (Monitor Board) – (12-3/4″ × 21-3/4″ × 1/8″)

✅ Entrance Reducer – (12-1/4″ × 3/4″ × 3/4″)

✅ Assembly Required – Unpainted Finish

Why Choose Busy Bees ’N’ More Hives?

Authentic Amish Craftsmanship

Every hive is hand-cut and crafted by Amish woodworkers who take pride in precision, durability, and timeless design. Each box fits perfectly square with clean edges and strong finger joints.

Premium Eastern White Pine

Responsibly sourced from Michigan and Pennsylvania, Eastern White Pine is lightweight, stable, and naturally resistant to decay — the same wood used by pioneers to build America’s first log cabins.

Sustainable & Customizable

This unassembled kit allows you to build and paint your hive your way. Customize the finish with your choice of paint, stain, or sealant to match your apiary setup.

Built to Last — Made in the USA

All components are locally produced and quality-checked to ensure durability, interchangeability, and long-term performance.

Key Features

• Amish-Made in Ohio – Crafted by expert woodworkers with unmatched attention to detail

• Unassembled Kit – Build and finish your hive your way

• Includes Frames & Wax-Coated Foundations – Complete setup for two deeps and one medium

• Premium Eastern White Pine – Lightweight, durable, and stable

• Screened Bottom Board with Insert – Improves ventilation and assists with mite control

• Aluminum-Capped Top Cover – Protects against rain, sun, and snow

• Standard Langstroth Dimensions – Fully compatible with other 8-frame hives

• Made in the USA – Quality-checked and built to last

Specifications

• Hive Size: 8-Frame Langstroth

• Wood Type: Eastern White Pine

• Boxes: 2 Deep Brood + 1 Medium Super

• Frames: 24 Total (16 Deep + 8 Medium)

• Foundations: 24 Wax-Coated CellTech Plastic (Black & Natural)

• Finish: Unpainted (Natural Wood)

• Assembly: Required

• Brand: Busy Bees ’N’ More

This item ships separately from our partner Galena Farms. Shipping rate and delivery time are calculated at checkout based on the partner's warehouse location. Returns and exchanges are handled through the partner per their policy — contact hello@weekshoneyfarm.com and we'll connect you.

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