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Complete Bee hive Full Setup Ready For 2024 Season
This complete bee hive is a fantastic setup, ready for the 2024 season. With a sturdy design and high-quality materials, this beehive is sure to last for many years. The hive is suitable for experienced beekeepers as well as those who are new to the hobby.
A Beekeeping Season That Won T End
Top Bar Honey Bee Hive Topbar 4 Season Ready
Order a locally made hive from our farm! Better pricing may be available through our site. This will give you an idea of where all the pieces go. It also gives you an idea of some of the labor involved. This is now an option for buyers in the lower 48 States only. You can pick it up at our farm or we can deliver it to your door if you live in CT, RI, or MA. The hive is made with 1 thick locally sourced rough cut pine. This is thicker and provides more insulation than conventional boards. It’s rustic rough cut surface can be painted, stained or protected with oils as you see fit. Bolting on the legs is the only assembly required. Please check out our site for customization options. It’s easier to select add ons and check out through our site. We can talk you through customization options and help you pick what’s right for you. The pressure treated legs are at a sturdy angle and are bolted to the frame. The hinged roof has 2 of head space for tool storage and/or winter insulation. The hinges have removable pins in case you want to take the roof off completely. The roof is chained so it doesn’t over extend as you inspect the hive. 2 follower boards made from high grade oak plywood. 30 19 top bars with comb guides. 10 1/4 spacers. Solid bottom board included. Screened bottoms are available upon request. There are five entrance holes on the hinge side of the hive (three in the middle and one at either end of the sides). Other entrance options are available. YOU’LL SEE YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE YOUR HIVE WITH OR WITHOUT AN OBSERVATION WINDOW, AND CHANGING IT’S ENTRANCES FOR YOUR NEEDS. Insulation: Adding 2 insulation will likely mean that the roof cannot be used to store tools, since the cavity will be filled with insulation. 1 insulation will still provide room for some tool storage above the bars. Observation Window: This can be build into the hive and provide you and your family with a safe and unintrusive way of seeing what your ladies are up to. I use glass instead of plexi and I seal it by using animal safe caulking. This way neither the glass nor the caulking off-gasses into your bees’ home and into their stores. Entrances: You can choose the standard 5 entrance layout where the hive starts building comb in the center of the hive and works toward the ends. You may choose a slot entrance in the end wall of the hive where the hive starts on one end and works toward the other. BEFORE YOU CHECK OUT, LOOK AT THE OTHER PRODUCTS THAT ARE MADE FOR THIS HIVE’S DIMENSIONS. Spare Top Bars, Spacers and Follower Board. Comb stand – to rest a bar on to take pics/inspect the comb hands free. This is also the Same width as the bars so it can rest on top of them or even inside the hive. Set of 5 entrance reducers. Eco-floor – attaches to your hive and can be used in an effort to conserve energy in the hive and possibly help the hive combat veroa mites. Feeding Frame Top Bar – a top bar framed out to hold winter candy, fondant, protein patties, etc. It is framed to fit this hive and allow bee space for the bees to move around the feeder board. Top bar bait hives/Nuc box – 10 bar box designed to hang in a tree to capture free swarms of bees and transfer them with ease into your top bar hive. This can double as a nuc box. For local pick it up: I can walk you over to the other hives that are put together and answer any questions you may have about its design. Here’s a look at some other aspects of the hive’s design. ? I’ve done a lot of research on the different top bar designs, talking to other beekeepers, and looking at other widely distributed designs by Phil Chandler, Less Crowell and the Gold Star hive. After analyzing all of these and doing some algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; I’ve settled on a design that uses a very long 19 topbar and a deep body made out of 1×12 local rough cut lumber. This means the walls are a full inch thick and provides more insulation; this is thicker than most homemade and commercial hives/kits using plywood or. Lets talk math: When I compare the cross section of my design, compared to the others available, my design seems to maximize both the volume per bar and the amount of surface area of connection per bar for bees to build their comb. This balances the need for volume and reduces the likelihood of comb breaking off. It is also based on the 60 degree and 120 degree angles the bees naturally use in comb construction. The walls are angled at 30/60 degrees to reduce the likelihood of the bees to connect comb to the walls. The 19 bars can be transferred into a traditional Langstroth hive. Meaning your healthy hive could be used to support other local beekeepers with bars of brood, honey, etc. Also, you can market nucs to both local top bar keepers as well as those who use a traditional Langstroth hive. The hive packs down to roughly a 4’x2’x2′ long box that fits in almost any car (with the seat down).
RAW PROPOLIS from bee hive 100% ORGANIC propóleos Season 2022 Fresh
Year 2022 Natural Bee Propolis. Year of collection – 2022. Most people are familiar with the gorgeous yellow and amber colors typical of honeycomb and beeswax. But another bee-produced substance exists and it doesn’t get discussed quite as much – propolis. Propolis is a resinous material that bees use to seal small cracks and gaps in the hive (beeswax seals the larger gaps). It’s made when bees collect resin from trees and other sources and mix it with a little bit of honey. Like it’s cousin, beeswax, propolis has been found to offer numerous health benefits, and many researchers are looking into its role for various therapeutic uses. The Benefits and Uses for Propolis. In ancient cultures, propolis (or bee resin) was often used for abscesses and minor wounds. Bees, in an effort to close gaps in hives, use propolis as a precautionary measure to keep out dangerous microbes and fungi. Recent findings have confirmed its potent action against many harmful pathogens and more research has established its enormous healing benefits. Here are some of the researched uses and health benefits of propolis. Use #1: Discourage Infection. Researchers have tested propolis against several dangerous microbes, and the results suggest that propolis is powerful against aggressive bacteria. Although the strength of propolis can vary based on geography, it’s protective benefits remain constantly present. Part of the reason for the action may be due to it containing a wide spectrum of flavonoids. Use #2: Natural Antibiotic. Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem in medicine, often due to the overuse of antibiotic medication. People who are taking antibiotics are often advised to take probiotics to aid in the preservation of good bacteria in the intestines. Researchers have determined that propolis offers powerful antibiotic properties. The isolated acids from propolis have been shown to be an effective agent against many bacteria, including staph. Use #3: Minor Burns. In one study, Brazilian propolis was tested against a common prescription cream used to help burns. The propolis was just as effective. Propolis was even more soothing for minor burns than the conventional medication. Use #4: Ear Infections. Middle-ear infections affect millions of children each year, and even adults. Sometimes it can lead to temporary hearing loss, a terrifying prospect for most people. A compound in propolis, caffeic acid phenethyl ester, has shown effectiveness at easing inner ear inflammation. Although preliminary, this new research is causing a buzz (pun intended) of hopeful outlook for the use of propolis. Use #5: Supports the Immune System. Candida albicans, a fungus characterized by yeast overgrowth, usually affects the genital and oral areas. In the ever-continuing quest for finding a suitable and effective remedy, researchers analyzed propolis. Results indicated that propolis may inhibit Candida from growing, and it has the potential for stimulating a healthy immune response to Candida infestation. Use #6: Nail Infections. Lab tests examining the use of propolis against fungal nail infections found that propolis offered a greater range of protection compared to a popularly-prescribed pharmaceutical. The pharmaceutical product was resistant to seven of the fungi, an issue not displayed by propolis. Use #7: Vaginal Herpes. By some accounts, propolis has been found to be more effective than some pharmaceutical applications against vaginal herpes. Tests also suggest that propolis may significantly reduce the chance of an advanced herpes infection. In addition, as suggested above, propolis may offer protection against genital Candida infections. Use #8: Dental Care. The link between oral health and overall physical health has been documented for decades. There’s no question that a proper dental regimen is an important part of enjoying vibrant wellbeing. With the increasing concern of exposure to fluoride, natural dental care has gained much attention. Currently, beneficial properties of propolis have suggested it’s effectiveness at promoting oral health. Even possibly being a natural alternative to fluoride. Use #9: Blood Sugar. Diabetes is an issue that affects millions of adults and children. It is often approached with life-long treatment measures, such as insulin injections and pharmaceutical medications. Studies have shown that propolis may inhibit enzymes that increase blood sugar. It is believed that the antioxidant compounds in propolis are responsible for it’s blood sugar-stabilizing benefits. While many people can safely use propolis as a complementary approach toward health, some may experience allergic reactions. It is always best to test a small amount of the mixture in conjunction with careful physician monitoring before supplementing, especially if you have allergies. And other options like mixed package (bee bread+bee pollen+propolis, etc). Usually takes 2-8 days to deliver.
Beehive with One Super British National Early Season Sale 25% OFF
Beehive with One Super – British National – Solid Pine – With open Mesh Floor. A Solid Pine National Beehive with 1 Super. Base with Open Mesh Floor and removable Varroa Tray – Pre-assembled Brood Chamber Tough Plastic Queen Excluder 1 x Super Wooden Crown Board with slots for Porter Bee Escapes and to assist with feeding. Roof – Pre-assembled Entrance Block. The brood and super chambers come flat packed and are easily assemble – nails included. The roof and Base come ready assembled. The brood box and Super have an angled face for locating frames so they can be moved easily. The Beehive can be painted or treated (on the outside only) to prolong it’s life. We are a UK based company supplying high quality products. This item is in the category “Pet Supplies\Beekeeping”. The seller is “beekeepingsuppliesuk” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.
- Product Type: Beehive