Start your beekeeping journey with a thoughtfully designed, American-made hive built for both durability and ease of use. The Busy Bees ‘N’ More Beehive Kit is crafted by skilled Amish woodworkers using premium Eastern White Pine, delivering a hive that looks great, performs reliably, and is built to last for years in your apiary.

Unlike many starter kits, this hive is intentionally configured to work seamlessly with a standard 5-frame nucleus colony (nuc)—making installation easier, faster, and less stressful on your bees.

Why This Kit Comes with 5 Frames & Foundations

This kit includes 5 frames and foundations by design—not by omission.

When you purchase a nuc colony, it typically arrives with 5 fully drawn, active frames of bees, brood, and resources. This hive is set up so you can:

• Transfer your 5 nuc frames directly into the brood box

• Use the included 5 new frames to complete the 10-frame setup

• Allow your colony to expand naturally into the new space

This approach:

• Reduces disruption to the bees during installation

• Helps the colony establish faster

• Prevents overcrowding while still encouraging healthy growth

It’s a smarter, beekeeper-friendly way to start—especially for beginners.

What’s Included

• Telescoping Top Cover with White Aluminum Cap

• Inner Cover

• Plastic Queen Excluder

• Deep Brood Box

• 5 Deep Wood Frames

• 5 Wax-Coated CellTech Foundations (Black, Textured)

• Screened Bottom Board

• Bottom Board Insert

• Entrance Reducer

• Elbow-Length Leather Gloves

• Protective Jacket with Reinforced Upright Veil

• Original Smoker

• Curled Hive Tool

Ships fully assembled so you can get started right away.

Built the Right Way – Amish Craftsmanship

Busy Bees ‘N’ More partnered with experienced Amish woodworkers across Ohio to create a hive that reflects true American craftsmanship.

• Constructed from Eastern White Pine sourced from Michigan and Pennsylvania

• Precision-built with tight joints and consistent dimensions

• Naturally durable, lightweight, and weather-resistant

In a market filled with low-quality imports, this hive stands apart with materials and workmanship you can trust—built not just to sell, but to perform.

The Bottom Line

This isn’t just a hive—it’s a complete, nuc-ready system designed to help your bees thrive from day one. With high-quality materials, thoughtful configuration, and true American craftsmanship, it’s an investment in both your bees and your success as a beekeeper.