{"product_id":"8-frame-deep-and-medium-box-hive-kit","title":"8-Frame Deep and Medium Box Hive Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-beekeeping-kit\/products\/8-frame-deep-and-medium-box-hive-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is the most popular combination of boxes for the backyard beekeeper. The combination of a deep box and a medium box provides a good mix of maximizing space and providing enough space for a colony to grow without the boxes being too heavy to lift for the beekeeper. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/cypress-vs-pine-for-beehives\/?_gl=1*190auqn*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzAwODI5OC45LjEuMTY2MzAwOTYxNC41Mi4wLjA.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecypress\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Langstroth hive is a complete kit with the woodenware needed to start your first beehive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe beekeeping supplies in this kit include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-cypress-metal-capped-telescoping-cover\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-cypress-metal-capped-telescoping-cover\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1 - 8 Frame Cypress Telescoping Cov\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003er\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-inner-cover\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-inner-cover\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1 - 8- Frame Inner cov\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003er\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-cypress-screened-bottom-board-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-cypress-screened-bottom-board-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1 - 8- Frame Cypress screened bottom boa\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003er\u003c\/span\u003ed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-cypress-medium-6-5-8-inch-super-box\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-cypress-medium-6-5-8-inch-super-box\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1 - 8- Frame Cypress Med\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-cypress-medium-6-5-8-inch-super-box\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-cypress-medium-6-5-8-inch-super-box\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eum box\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003es\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/medium-625-inch-lanstroth-frame\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/medium-625-inch-lanstroth-frame\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 - grooved top, grooved bottom medium fram\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003es\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/medium-plastic-foundation-with-extra-wax-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/medium-plastic-foundation-with-extra-wax-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 - sheets of double-waxed plastic medium foundati\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eo\u003c\/span\u003en\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/deep-9-18-inch-langsroth-frame\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/deep-9-18-inch-langsroth-frame\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 - grooved top, grooved bottom deep fram\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003es\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/deep-black-plastic-foundation-with-double-beeswax\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/deep-black-plastic-foundation-with-double-beeswax\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 - sheets of double-waxed plastic deep foundati\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eo\u003c\/span\u003en\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-wooden-entrance-reducer\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-wooden-entrance-reducer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1 - 8- Frame Wooden Entrance Reduce\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003er \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e You can opt to purchase your beekeeper starter kit unassembled, assembled, or painted. On all of our kits, the boxes and frames are the only parts that would need any assembling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen choosing the assembled option, we will assemble your boxes and frames\/foundations with staples and wood glue so you can be assured they will never fall apart. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf choosing assembled and painted, we will assemble your equipment, coat it with a white primer, and finish with a layer of premium-quality, UV-resistant white paint on the outside of the equipment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have multiple sizes and types of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/hive-kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebeekeeping starter kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and it can be a little confusing. Because of this, we wrote a few posts to help. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/should-i-start-with-all-medium-or-deep-boxes\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShould I Start With All Medium or Deep Boxes?\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/should-i-start-with-8-or-10-frame-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShould I Start With 8 or 10 Frame Equipment?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen looking for beekeeping kits for sale, it can be hard to distinguish the quality online. We have been selling this beekeeping starter kit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/pages\/about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esince 2016\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, which is very popular and of excellent quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wood we use is a durable, 7\/8-inch thick, smooth cypress board that is naturally rot-resistant and will last decades even without paint. Besides our cypress wood, we choose to use precision cut frames and foundation with double the beeswax on it as our competition, so you and your bees will be happy with our equipment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Each of our kits is designed to be the space where the queen can lay eggs, and the bees can store fresh honey to eat over the winter. This kit does not include the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/boxes-with-frames\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eadditional honey boxes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/what-is-a-super-for-bees\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehoney supers (What is a Honey Super?)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e needed for the bees to store excess honey for the beekeeper to harvest from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is possible to need 1 more medium box and frames during the first year, especially if you start the colony with a nucleus hive or live in a sub-tropical climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend getting one more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/boxes-with-frames\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emedium box with frames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, just in case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e If not used during year one, it will be needed during year two. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf using a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\/products\/metal-queen-excluder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equeen excluder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, it would be placed above the boxes in this kit and under the additional boxes added to the hive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe sure to check out our Master Series on getting started in beekeeping. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/beekeeping-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeekeeping for Beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/is-beekeeping-right-for-me\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIs Beekeeping Right For Me?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/beekeeping-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat Beekeeping Equipment Do I Need?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/where-do-i-get-bees\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhere Do I Get Bees?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/learn-beekeeping\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Learn To Keep Bees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you would like to customize the kit, like opting for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/foundation-less-frames\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efoundationless frames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/wax-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewax found\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eati\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/10-frame-cypress-solid-bottom-board\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea solid bottom board\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003einstead of a screened one, we recommend building your kit and adding separate pieces to the cart. All the pieces of the beekeeping starter kits can be purchased separately at the same price as they are in the kit. This way, you can get the bee equipment you want. You can use the list of products above as a guide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome starter kits include lots of other beekeeping supplies that are not necessary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince we started having beekeeping kits for sale, we chose to keep the equipment simple and not oversell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e There are other pieces of equipment you will need like a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/hive-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehive tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/beekeeping-suits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebee suit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/jackets-and-veils\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebee jacket\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/beekeeping-gloves\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eleather gloves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/live-bees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enucleus hive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or package of bees \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/package-bees-vs-nuc\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/package-bees-vs-nuc\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePackage or Nucleus Hive, Which is Better?)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/smokers-and-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea bee smoker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and a way to feed your bees. We have all of these products for sale, and they can be purchased separately through our website or in our store. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are other tools available like a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/nylon-bee-brush?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=8f6452b8b\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebee brush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\/products\/metal-queen-excluder\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\/products\/metal-queen-excluder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equeen excluder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\/products\/frame-holder\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\/products\/frame-holder\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\/products\/frame-holder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eframe holder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e and more that are optional. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's not necessary to purchase everything you need, but there are essentials that every beekeeper uses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePurchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 Frame Hive parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e separately to customize your hives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBe sure to read our blog on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/should-i-start-with-all-medium-or-deep-boxes\/\"\u003eShould I Start With All Medium Or Deep Boxes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWatch our YouTube video to choose your first beehive setup. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"A Great Guide to Choosing Your First Beehive Setup - 8 or 10 frame? Deep or Medium Boxes?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q01KrOWPjK8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShould you use 8 or 10 frames? Deep or medium boxes?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"8-Frame Unassembled","offer_id":47499234377951,"sku":"KIT 8 DM U","price":175.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Frame Assembled","offer_id":47499234410719,"sku":"KIT 8 DM A","price":197.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Frame Assembled and Painted","offer_id":47499234443487,"sku":"KIT 8 DM AP","price":231.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5869\/7695\/files\/8-Frame-Deep-and-Medium-Box-Hive-Kit-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1760679305","url":"https:\/\/laxaaurasolutionsltd.myshopify.com\/products\/8-frame-deep-and-medium-box-hive-kit","provider":"Ludus Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}