{"product_id":"10-frame-all-medium-box-hive-kit","title":"10-Frame All-Medium Box Hive Kit","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"11n5cms\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e10-Frame All-Medium Box Hive Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eThis hive kit is designed for beekeepers who prefer the simplicity of using one box size, one frame size, and one foundation size throughout the entire hive. An all-medium setup keeps equipment interchangeable and significantly reduces lifting weight compared to deep boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1unl1y1\" data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hk6aoh\" data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eAll-medium hive setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses one size box, frame, and foundation throughout the hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ahw5sd\" data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eLighter equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium boxes weigh less than deep boxes when full of honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jg61r9\" data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eComplete starter kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the essential woodenware needed to begin beekeeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xsfrom\" data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"687\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e10-frame capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximizes hive space and colony growth potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ttbf7c\" data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"721\"\u003eRot-resistant cypress wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built from durable 7\/8-inch thick cypress boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"odd9uj\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eHeavy wax foundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double beeswax coating improves bee acceptance and comb building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kez0k5\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eScreened bottom board included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports ventilation and hive management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f77zo0\" data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eAssembly options available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose unassembled, assembled, or assembled and painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7zsklc\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/6374\/8713\/products\/10FrameTelescopingCoverTopAluminum_590x.jpg?v=1652890046\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1 - 10 Frame telescoping cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/inner-cover\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1- 10 Frame inner cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/cypress-bottom-board-screened-solid\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1 - 10 Frame Screened Bottom Board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/cypress-medium-6-58-inch-super-box\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3 - 10 Frame medium boxes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/medium-625-inch-lanstroth-frame\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e30 - grooved top, grooved bottom medium frames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/medium-plastic-foundation-with-extra-wax-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e30 - Medium sheets double wax foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/entrance-reducer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1 - 10 Frame entrance reducer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e4knf4\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eThe 10-Frame All-Medium Box Hive Kit is ideal for beekeepers who want a simple, interchangeable hive system. By using only medium boxes throughout the hive, every frame and foundation sheet fits every box, making equipment management easier and more flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eAnother major advantage of all-medium equipment is weight reduction. Medium boxes are much lighter than deep boxes when filled with honey, making inspections and honey harvesting easier on the beekeeper’s back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eThis complete kit includes the essential woodenware needed to establish a colony and support its growth. The three medium boxes provide space for brood development and food storage, while additional medium supers can easily be added later for honey production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2318\"\u003eConstructed from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003esmooth 7\/8-inch thick cypress wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, the equipment is naturally resistant to rot and built for long-term durability. Cypress is widely valued in beekeeping for its ability to withstand outdoor conditions for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eThe included frames use \u003cstrong data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003edouble-waxed plastic foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e, coated with extra beeswax to encourage strong bee acceptance and faster comb drawing. This heavier coating provides a noticeable improvement over lightly coated foundations commonly used elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eYou may choose the kit \u003cstrong data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003eunassembled\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2633\"\u003eassembled\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eassembled and painted\u003c\/strong\u003e. Assembled kits are stapled together for added strength, while painted kits are primed and finished with premium UV-resistant white exterior paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003eThis kit has been a popular and trusted setup since 2016 and remains a favorite among beekeepers who value simplicity, flexibility, and lighter hive equipment.\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have multiple sizes and types of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/hive-kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e beekeeping starter kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and it can be a little confusing. Because of this, we wrote a few posts to help. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/should-i-start-with-all-medium-or-deep-boxes\/?_gl=1*cz1t8k*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzAxNjQ0MS4xMC4xLjE2NjMwMTcwODMuNDkuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShould I Start With All Medium or Deep Boxes?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/should-i-start-with-8-or-10-frame-equipment\/?_gl=1*146b1hi*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzAxNjQ0MS4xMC4xLjE2NjMwMTcxMDIuMzAuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShould I Start With 8 or 10 Frame Equipment?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen looking for beekeeping kits for sale, it can be hard to distinguish the quality online. We have been selling this beekeeping starter kit since 2016, which is very popular and of excellent quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/what-is-a-super-for-bees\/?_gl=1*so0cmq*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzEwMDM0Ny4xMS4xLjE2NjMxMDIxMzQuMTAuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehoney supers (What is a Honey Super?)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e needed for the bees to store excess honey for the beekeeper to harvest from. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend getting\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/boxes-with-frames\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/boxes-with-frames\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eone more medium box with frames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, just in case. If not used during year one, it will be needed during year two. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf using a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\/products\/metal-queen-excluder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equeen excluder\u003c\/a\u003e, it would be placed above the boxes in this kit and under the additional boxes added to the hive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe sure to check out our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/beekeeping-101\/?_gl=1*1mdudqc*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzEwMDM0Ny4xMS4xLjE2NjMxMDA4OTIuNDIuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Master Series\u003c\/a\u003e on getting started in beekeeping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/beekeeping-for-beginners\/?_gl=1*tl6dic*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzEwMDM0Ny4xMS4xLjE2NjMxMDA5MTAuMjQuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeekeeping for Beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/is-beekeeping-right-for-me\/?_gl=1*tl6dic*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzEwMDM0Ny4xMS4xLjE2NjMxMDA5MTAuMjQuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIs Beekeeping Right For Me?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/beekeeping-equipment\/?_gl=1*tl6dic*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzEwMDM0Ny4xMS4xLjE2NjMxMDA5MTAuMjQuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhat Beekeeping Equipment Do I Need?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/where-do-i-get-bees\/?_gl=1*1yz0af4*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzEwMDM0Ny4xMS4xLjE2NjMxMDA5MTAuMjQuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhere Do I Get Bees?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/learn-beekeeping\/?_gl=1*1yz0af4*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzEwMDM0Ny4xMS4xLjE2NjMxMDA5MTAuMjQuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow To Learn To Keep Bees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If 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\"\u003e foundationless frames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/wax-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewax foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/10-frame-cypress-solid-bottom-board\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e solid bottom board\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e instead 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\u003eSome starter kits include lots of other beekeeping supplies that are not necessary. \u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eince we started having beekeeping kits for sale, we chose to keep the equipment simple and not oversell.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere 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 hive tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/beekeeping-suits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebee suit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/jackets-and-veils\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e bee jacket\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/beekeeping-gloves\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eleather gloves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/live-bees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enucleus hive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or package of bees \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/package-bees-vs-nuc\/?_gl=1*10ie8gu*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzEwMDM0Ny4xMS4xLjE2NjMxMDEyMTIuNDYuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(Package or Nucleus Hive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/package-bees-vs-nuc\/?_gl=1*10ie8gu*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzEwMDM0Ny4xMS4xLjE2NjMxMDEyMTIuNDYuMC4w\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/package-bees-vs-nuc\/?_gl=1*10ie8gu*_ga*MTYzMDkyOTg2OS4xNjYyMDYzODIz*_ga_D2FYTWD5FP*MTY2MzEwMDM0Ny4xMS4xLjE2NjMxMDEyMTIuNDYuMC4w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhich is Better?)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a bee smoker, 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\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\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\/products\/metal-queen-excluder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equeen excluder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\/products\/frame-holder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eframe holder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and more that are optional. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's not necessary to purchase everything you need, but there are essentials that every beekeeper uses.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-beekeeping-kit\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/10-frame-beekeeping-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e10 Frame Beekeeping Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to read our blog on \u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our YouTube video to choose your first beehive setup. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=q01KrOWPjK8\" title=\"A Great Guide to Choosing Your First Beehive Setup - 8 or 10 frame? Deep or Medium Boxes?\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShould you use 8 or 10 frames? Deep or medium boxes?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"10-Frame Unassembled","offer_id":52393509552440,"sku":"KIT 10 M U","price":236.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-Frame Assembled","offer_id":52393509585208,"sku":"KIT 10 M A","price":272.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-Frame Assembled and Painted","offer_id":52393509617976,"sku":"KIT 10 M AP","price":315.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0783\/2120\/files\/10-Frame_All-Medium_Box_Hive_Kit_1.png?v=1779110229","url":"https:\/\/robinsemporium.store\/products\/10-frame-all-medium-box-hive-kit","provider":"Robin's Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}