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Interested in trying a different idea of beekeeping? Looking for a completely natural method for the bees to draw comb? Try our top bar hive!

Using only top bars with a v-cut starter strip, bees will make their own comb. By keeping the hive one horizontal story, you avoid adding multiple hive bodies and supers, which allows you to avoid the heavy lifting when caring for your bees.

This hive will hold 30 top bars for foundationless comb, and comes with 2 follower boards for dividing the hive however you need. There are 3 entrance holes with metal entrance discs.

Two observation windows are built into the one side of the hive, allowing you to watch your bees in action and monitor the status.

The sturdy lid is connected by hinges and a chain to allow it to stay securely connected to the hive. For further stability while the lid is open, there are 2×4 pieces at the bottom of the hive.

The wood used is a high quality Radiata Pine plywood and the exterior of this hive will need to be painted before using. All wood cuts are made with precision in our manufacturing facility in Mendon, Michigan USA.

Handles on each end provide for easier transportation.

Weight of complete hive (without bees): 56 lbs.

Overall dimensions: 48 3/4″ x 23″ x 15.5″

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