Basic Starter Kit, Complete Hive Kits, and Hive Componants for Sale

I am going to be selling some equipment. I have decided to make most of the wooden ware.  It will be standard 10 frame wooden ware, but I plan to make some improvements to the top box joint that tends to be the weakest part of the box since it is also rabbit jointed. All lumber will be commercial grade lumber and will be assembled with weather resistant glue and galvanized nails.  The bottom boards will be made with 3/4 inch solid exterior plywood that can be reversible for winter and summer entrances.  The inner covers will be made with 3/8 inch exterior plywood that will be very durable and shouldn't warp or twist from the moisture in the hive.  Many inner covers are made of 1/4 inch Masonite that will warp as it is exposed to moisture from the hive.  The telescopic covers are very attractive and actually provide better ventilation than the California tops or migratory tops.  They will last  a long time as the top is covered with galvanized steal.  These will be some of the best built hives you can buy.  I am not painting the hives, so that the buyer can decide on color and whether to paint or stain.  I prefer to stain. 

I am also selling kits that will include a package of bees.  I have done a lot of research and have found a couple of package providers that consistently have good reviews.  I have used CF Koehnen packages and queens and have had good success with both.  I have decided to stick with them.  You can choose between Italian and Carniolan queens.  There are pros and cons to both breeds, but it would probably take too long to explain them in this blog entry.

Pricing:

$300 - Complete hive with a 3# package of bees.  For the hives you can choose from either 2 deep boxes and 2 medium supers or 5 medium super kits.  All boxes will include wooden frames and molded plastic foundation dipped in 100% beeswax. Kits will also include a reversible bottom board, entrance reducer, inner cover, and deluxe telescopic cover all as explained above.

$220 - Basic starter kit with 3# package of bees.  If you just want to get started this kit is for you.  You can choose from 2 deep boxes or 3 medium supers.  Again boxes will include wooden frames and molded plastic foundation dipped in 100% beeswax.  Kits will also include a reversible bottom board, entrance reducer, inner cover, and deluxe telescopic cover all as explained above.

If you just want to buy components the pricing is as follows:

·         Reversible bottom board - $10

·         Deluxe Telescopic Cover  w/ Inner cover - $30

·         Deep box w/ frames and foundation - $55

·         Medium box w/ frames and foundation - $45

       
If you have any questions give me a call 801-830-1168.  I am currently not shipping, but will be happy to arrange a time for pick up or I can deliver to Utah County.