The Custom Hive
Busy Bees ‘N’ More beehives are made in America by the Amish of Ohio. The success of the Amish can be attributed to their strong cultural dedication to doing a job thoroughly and completely.
Their expertly crafted wooden hives are no exception to this dedication.
See below for details and measurements.
Amish-Made Hives
Build Your Own Beehive
10 Frame Kit Includes:
- Telescoping Top Cover Capped with White Aluminum (18-1/2″ x 22″ x 2-7/8″)
- Inner Cover (16-1/4″ x 19-7/8″ x 3/4″)
- Plastic Queen Excluder (16-1/4″ x 19-7/8″ x 1/8″)
- Medium Super Boxes (16-1/4″ x 19-7/8″ x 6-5/8″)
- Medium Super Langstroth Wood Frames (1-3/8″ x 19″ x 6-1/4″)
- Plastic Natural Honey-Colored Textured CellTech Foundations (100% Wax Coated)(3/16″ x 16-3/4″ x 5-5/8″)
- Deep Brood Boxes (16-1/4″ x 19-7/8″ x 9-5/8″)
- Deep Brood Langstroth Wood Frames (1-3/8″ x 19″ x 9-1/8″)
- Plastic Black Textured CellTech Foundations (100% Wax Coated)(3/16″ x 16-3/4″ x 8-1/2″)
- Screen Bottom Board (16-1/4″ x 22″ x 2-9/16″)
- Plastic Insert (15″ x 21-3/4″ x 1/8″)
- Entrance Reducer (14-5/8″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″)
- Assembly Required Unless Otherwise Specified
8 Frame Kit Includes:
- Telescoping Top Cover Capped with White Aluminum (16-1/4″ x 22″ x 2-7/8″)
- Inner Cover (14″ x 19-7/8″ x 3/4″)
- Plastic Queen Excluder (14″ x 19-7/8″ x 1/8″)
- Medium Super Boxes (14″ x 19-7/8″ x 6-5/8″)
- Medium Super Langstroth Wood Frames (1-3/8″ x 19″ x 6-1/4″)
- Plastic Natural Honey-Colored Textured CellTech Foundations (100% Wax Coated)(3/16″ x 16-3/4″ x 5-5/8″)
- Deep Brood Boxes (14″ x 19-7/8″ x 9-5/8″)
- Deep Brood Langstroth Wood Frames (1-3/8″ x 19″ x 9-1/8″)
- Plastic Black Textured CellTech Foundations (100% Wax Coated)(3/16″ x 16-3/4″ x 8-1/2″)
- Screen Bottom Board (14″ x 22″ x 2-9/16″)
- Plastic Insert (12-3/4″ x 21-3/4″ x 1/8″)
- Entrance Reducer (12-1/4″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″)
- Assembly Required Unless Otherwise Specified
What’s the Benefit of an 8 Frame Hive?
The major benefit of an 8 frame hive is that it weighs 20% less than a 10 frame hive. Honey is heavy. A 10 frame brood box that is full of honey can weigh up to 90 lbs while medium boxes can weigh up to 60lbs. A 20% difference can save your back.
Why Choose Busy Bees ‘N’ More Hives?
In the pursuit of discovering durably crafted Amish-made beehives, Busy Bees ‘N’ More traveled the countryside of Ohio for just the right woodworkers.
Throughout American history, the Amish have built their name to be akin to authentic artisanship. They’ve stood the test of time and passed on their genuine expertise from generation to generation. Now known for their high-quality woodwork, the Amish create meticulously crafted works of art.
In today’s marketplace, you’d be hard-pressed to find products that have the integrity, precision, and long-lasting value that the Amish provide. Instead, you’ll find the market has run rampant with cheap imported products that have been made to sell, not to be used.
These hives are made in the USA from Eastern White Pines that were once sourced for creating log cabins and housing the pioneers of America — the Amish now use it to house your bees. Regionally and responsibly sourced from Michigan and Pennsylvania, we guarantee your new beehive’s lumber has been quality-checked and will be a beautiful showpiece in your yard for years to come.
