Assembled 5-Frame Nuc Hive – Wax-Dipped Only

Keep a compact hive ready for urgent colony splits, swarm collection or temporary queen management with this assembled 5-frame nuc hive from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

The package includes the nuc box, base and lid, providing a convenient small-hive setup without requiring the main timber components to be constructed separately.

Internal Frame Arrangement

The outside box width is approximately 232mm. Its internal arrangement is designed to accommodate four Full Depth frames alongside a 50mm-wide, 3-litre frame feeder. The overall listed measurements are approximately 232 × 508mm.

This arrangement allows a developing colony to retain brood and food frames while leaving space for an internal feeder when supplementary feeding is needed.

Construction and Included Features

  • Five-frame nucleus-hive format
  • New Zealand radiata pine box
  • Timber and Weathertex components
  • Matching base and lid
  • Wax-dipped finish
  • Space for four Full Depth frames
  • Space for one 50mm frame feeder
  • Angles fitted to help secure the lid
  • Rear ventilation hole
  • Disc-plate installation point

The rear hole requires a suitable metal or plastic vent to be installed. The product page also notes that the disc plate needs to be fitted during final preparation.

Frames, feeder, entrance disc and rear vent should be confirmed or purchased separately unless they are specifically included with the selected option.

Wax-Dipped but Not Painted

The wooden nuc hive is supplied wax-dipped only and is not painted. The wax treatment reduces initial preparation, while leaving you free to apply a suitable exterior coating if a painted finish is preferred.

Allow any additional coating to dry and cure fully before introducing bees.

Ready for Seasonal Apiary Work

A compact nucleus hive is useful when a colony needs to be divided quickly. It can also provide temporary accommodation for a small swarm or a new queen before the bees are transferred to a larger hive.

Order the Assembled 5-Frame Wax-Dipped Nuc Hive from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today. For compatible frames, feeders, vents and entrance discs, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.

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