Beehives
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10 Best Complete Bee Hives For Sale in 2023
Are you interested in beekeeping? Who wouldn’t be? Beekeeping is fun, educational, and it is beneficial to our ecosystem. To be a successful beekeeper there are a few things you must have. The most important thing is the bee hive. This article will discuss and compare the top complete bee hives for sale, so you can choose the best one for you. What To Look For in a Complete Bee Hive Type of Beehive The first thing you need to consider when choosing a complete bee hive for sale is the type of hive. The 3 main types of bee hives are the Langstroth Hive, the Top Bar Hive, and…
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Different Types of Beehives – With Pictures
When you decide to get into beekeeping, you need to choose which type of beehive you are going to use. Each type of beehive has its own pros and cons that you should look into. For example, some hives require heavy lifting, while others yield less honey. This article will go over 4 different types of beehives with pictures included. Langstroth Hive The Langstroth hive is the type of beehive that I write about most on this website. That’s because it’s the most commonly used beehive, and also the one that I am most familiar with. The Langstroth hive is named after it’s creator, L.L. Langstroth, who created the hive…
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How to Adopt a Beehive
Do you want to help bees without becoming a beekeeper yourself? One of the best ways to do that is by adopting a beehive. By doing so, you can help honeybees and also support the beekeepers who care for them. What is the Adopt a Beehive Program? Many apiaries participate in an adopt a beehive program. The specifics of the program can differ, but they all work similarly. How it works is you pay an adoption fee to the apiary of your choice. The beekeeper will use that money to care for your beehive. In return, you will receive different gifts, depending on the apiary. Usually you will get a…
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10 Frame Langstroth Hive Dimensions
Beehive manufacturers generally use the same measurements when making hive bodies. There may be slight differences, but not very much. That means that you can usually use different brands of beehives together. The tables below include a measurement for the interior length and width because the exterior measurements can sometimes vary depending on the material used. 10 Frame Langstroth Hive Dimensions Type Depth Interior Length Interior Width Exterior Length Exterior Width 10 Frame Deep body 9 5⁄8 inches (240 mm) 18 3⁄8 inches (470 mm) 14 3⁄4 inches (370 mm) 19 ⅞ inches(504 mm) 16 inches(406 mm) 10 Frame Medium body/super 6 5⁄8 inches (170 mm) 18 3⁄8 inches (470…
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Never Paint a Hive Again – The Benefits of Wax Dipped Beehives
In Australia and New Zealand, beekeepers have been using a special technique for preserving their hives. It is eco-friendly, chemical free, and they say that their hives can last as long as 30 years before retreatment is necessary. What is this technique? It is called wax dipping. This method involved dipping their beehives in molten hot wax to preserve the wood. This results in wood that is durable and water resistant. This article will go over the benefits of wax dipped beehives, how they are made, and where you can find the best wax dipped beehives for sale. What Are Waxed Dipped Beehives? Waxed dipped beehives are hives that have…
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How Much Do Beehives Cost?
Beekeeping, like any other hobby does require some start up costs. It is good to have an idea of how much it costs to be a beekeeper before diving into it. One of the most common questions is how much do beehives cost? It is difficult to give one straight answer to that because there are so many different types of beehives with vastly different price points. But that also means that you will likely be able to find a beehive that fits your budget. Inexpensive Beehives There are several inexpensive Langstroth beehives that are great for beginner beekeepers. To save on costs, choose a hive that is unassembled and…
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5 Impressive Backyard Beehive Setups
Backyard beekeeping has been on the rise in recent years. In the past, most people believed that in order to be a beekeeper, you need to live out in the country side, or on a farm. But nowadays, even people in urban areas have been known to raise bees right in their backyard or rooftop. Not only is backyard beekeeping a fun and interesting hobby, it is beneficial to bees and the ecosystem. The bees get a safe place to live, while the beekeeper enjoys the bees’ pollination in their garden, and of course, honey. If you have been considering starting a backyard beehive, take a look at these gorgeous…
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Beekeeping With Horizontal Hives
While not as common in the US, Horizontal hives are used a lot in Europe. Lately, this type of beehive has been gaining interest, as it is a simple hive that work with natural beekeeping methods. Horizontal hives also work great for backyard and urban beekeepers. There are 3 different types of horizontal hives. The top bar, horizontal or long langstroth hive, and the Layens hive. This article will talk about the different horizontal hives, compare them to the langstroth, and list some horizontal hives for sale. What is a Horizontal Hive? While Langstroth hives are vertically stacked boxes, horizontal hives are single story hives that expand the width of…
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The Best Wood Preservative for Beehives
Getting started in beekeeping can be a bit of an investment with all of the supplies you need to buy. The cost of beehives, bee suits, and tools can all add up. However, if you take care of your equipment, it can last you for several years. That’s why it’s important to use a good wood preservative for beehives to expand the longevity of your hives. A well preserved beehive can last for many years, especially if it is kept on a hive stand. There are a few different things used to protect wood, so what is the best wood preservative for beehives? Why Preserve Your Beehives? Because beehives are…
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Parts of a Beehive and Langstroth Beehive Measurements
When you see a beehive in books or on tv, most likely it is a Langstroth hive. This type of beehive has been used since it’s invention in 1851. The first movable frame beehive revolutionized beekeeping by incorporating “bee space” into a top opening hive with frames that can easily be removed. It is such a practical and innovative design, that today we use the same measurements in modern beekeeping. What is a Langstroth Beehive? The Langstroth beehive is the most commonly used beehive today. Appearance wise, Langstroth hives look like tall, wooden drawers. That’s because this hive consists of stackable wooden boxes containing frames for the bees to build…
