Auburn Acres beekeeping systems

Hive packages

Popular combinations to get started. Any mix of equipment is possible using the equipment list.

The Double Deep hive package

The Double Deep

Without frames $230 With 20 deep frames $310 With frames + bees $630
  • 1 — Screened or solid bottom board (priced with solid)
  • 2 — Polystyrene brood boxes
  • 1 — Inside cover
  • 1 — Outside cover
  • 1 — Entrance reducer

Upgrades: screened bottom +$25 · metal queen excluder +$20 · deep super with frames +$85 · medium super with frames +$80. Painting required unless purchased with bees installed.

The Double Deep Plus One Medium hive package

Double Deep + Medium

Without frames $295 With frames (20 deep, 10 medium) $410 With frames + bees $730
  • 1 — Screened or solid bottom board (priced with solid)
  • 2 — Polystyrene brood boxes
  • 1 — Metal queen excluder
  • 1 — Medium honey super (wood)
  • 1 — Inside cover
  • 1 — Outside cover
  • 1 — Entrance reducer

Enough equipment for the first year. More supers are needed in year two. Medium supers keep harvest lifting lighter. Painting required unless purchased with bees installed.

The Three Deep hive package

The Three Deep

With 30 deep frames $415 With frames + bees $735
  • 1 — Screened or solid bottom board (priced with solid)
  • 2 — Polystyrene brood boxes
  • 1 — Metal queen excluder
  • 1 — Deep super (wood)
  • 1 — Inside cover
  • 1 — Outside cover
  • 1 — Entrance reducer

Want every frame the same size? This package is for you. Painting required unless purchased with bees installed.

Need a custom mix?

Build from individual pieces — or ask about bees installed into a finished package.