Did you know that honeybees can’t tell the difference between deep brood boxes and medium super boxes? Beekeepers, on the other hand, feel the difference every time we attempt to lift a full brood box. “The Family Secret Plus” is a solution that not very many new beekeepers know addresses the challenge of weight. A hive like this one that uses five medium boxes can help you avoid injury, make your hive inspections easier with lighter frames, and it also allows you to have uniform boxes that are completely interchangeable every time. Even though the overall weight of your hive might be the same as when you use deep brood boxes, you’ll be able to handle an all medium hive in smaller and lighter layers. The “Plus” in this Family Secret hive kit means there’s been an additional medium honey super included from the original ‘Family Secret’ hive kie. With this extra medium bee box, you’ll be able to have more space dedicated to collecting honey. The revealing of this secret is the reason more and more expert beekeepers are abandoning their deep brood box configurations altogether. These Amish made beehives are a labor of love. The honey supers have been painstakingly designed to hold together using tight fitting finger joints. Measured twice and cut once, every hive part uses the standard dimensions that fit all other 8 frame hives — regardless of their brand.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″) 5 Medium Super Boxes (16-1/4″ x 19-7/8″ x 6-5/8″) 50 Medium Super Langstroth Wood Frames (1-3/8″ x 19″ x 6-1/4″) 50 Plastic Natural Honey Colored Textured CellTech Foundations (100% Wax Coated)(3/16″ x 16-3/4″ x 5-5/8″) 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 Why Choose 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 Pine 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. Looking to Buy in Bulk? For bulk purchases of 20 or more please contact us.