5-Frame Nuc Hive – Wax-Dipped and Painted

Prepare for colony splits, captured swarms or temporary queen management with this complete 5-frame nuc hive from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. Supplied as an assembled box with a matching base and lid, it removes the need to build, treat or paint the woodenware before use.

The compact nucleus hive provides a practical home for a developing colony without giving the bees the excessive empty space of a standard brood box. As a result, it is suitable for beekeepers who need a smaller hive setup ready for seasonal apiary work.

Complete Nuc Setup

The package includes:

• Assembled New Zealand radiata pine nuc box
• Weathertex bottom board
• Weathertex hive lid
• 10mm risers
• Wax-dipped timber
• Painted external finish
• Space for four Full Depth frames
• Space for one 50mm, 3-litre frame feeder

Frames, bees and the frame feeder should be purchased separately unless they are specifically included in the selected order.

Designed for Fast Colony Management

A ready-made nuc hive is useful when a beekeeper needs to divide a strong colony without waiting to assemble new equipment. It may also be used to temporarily house a captured swarm, establish a new queen or support a smaller colony before moving it into a full-sized hive.

The internal configuration allows four Full Depth frames to sit beside a narrow frame feeder. Therefore, the beekeeper can provide syrup while still retaining enough frame space for brood, pollen and stored honey.

Timber Protection for Outdoor Use

The nuc bee box is manufactured from plantation-grown New Zealand radiata pine. After assembly, the timber is wax-dipped and painted to improve its suitability for ongoing outdoor apiary conditions.

The Weathertex lid and base complete the compact setup, while the 10mm risers create separation between the hive components. The product page lists overall dimensions of approximately 242 × 582mm.

A Useful Addition to Any Apiary

Keeping an empty assembled nuc hive available can help beekeepers respond quickly during swarm season or when a colony needs to be divided. Its compact size also makes it more convenient to position and transport than a standard brood box, although a populated nuc should always be moved carefully with suitable ventilation and entrance security.

Order the 5-Frame Wax-Dipped and Painted Nuc Hive from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today. For help selecting compatible Full Depth frames, a frame feeder or other nucleus-hive equipment, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.