Description 🐝
A complete beehive with honeybees is the most established way to begin beekeeping.
Unlike a nuc, which still needs time to build up, a complete overwintered hive has already survived a full season and winter as a colony. That means the queen is proven, the workforce is established, and the colony is ready to continue developing as soon as the season allows.
This option is suited to those who want to start with a settled colony from day one, as well as experienced keepers looking to add a hive that doesn’t need early-stage build-up.
You can choose from the following setups:
Colony on 5 frames with flatpack cedar hive at £640
Colony on 5 frames with assembled cedar hive at £690
What you’ll receive
Each National hive includes:
• Open mesh floor with entrance block
• Brood box with 11 DN4 frames and wax foundation
• Plastic queen excluder
• Two supers with 11 SN4 frames and foundation
• Crown board with central feed hole
• 4” roof
Availability is limited each season, and colonies are allocated based on order date.
As a thank you, each order includes a free uncapping knife.
Important notes
Honey bees are livestock, and colony readiness is influenced by spring weather and natural development. For this reason, availability and timing can vary from season to season.
Once an order is placed, it is added to our list and fulfilled in the order received. We’ll keep you updated as colonies progress and will contact you when your hive is ready to arrange placement.
Delivery is arranged case by case.
Collection may be required depending on location.
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Questions?
If you’d like further information about hive options, colony suitability, or what to expect through the season, please get in touch:
📧 bees@email.com
📞 lekdfep
Description 🐝
A complete beehive with honeybees is the most established way to begin beekeeping.
Unlike a nuc, which still needs time to build up, a complete overwintered hive has already survived a full season and winter as a colony. That means the queen is proven, the workforce is established, and the colony is ready to continue developing as soon as the season allows.
This option is suited to those who want to start with a settled colony from day one, as well as experienced keepers looking to add a hive that doesn’t need early-stage build-up.
You can choose from the following setups:
Colony on 5 frames with flatpack cedar hive at £640
Colony on 5 frames with assembled cedar hive at £690
What you’ll receive
Each National hive includes:
• Open mesh floor with entrance block
• Brood box with 11 DN4 frames and wax foundation
• Plastic queen excluder
• Two supers with 11 SN4 frames and foundation
• Crown board with central feed hole
• 4” roof
Availability is limited each season, and colonies are allocated based on order date.
As a thank you, each order includes a free uncapping knife.
Important notes
Honey bees are livestock, and colony readiness is influenced by spring weather and natural development. For this reason, availability and timing can vary from season to season.
Once an order is placed, it is added to our list and fulfilled in the order received. We’ll keep you updated as colonies progress and will contact you when your hive is ready to arrange placement.
Delivery is arranged case by case.
Collection may be required depending on location.
———
Questions?
If you’d like further information about hive options, colony suitability, or what to expect through the season, please get in touch:
📧 bees@email.com
📞 lekdfep
