• Observation Hive
  • Observation Hive
  • Observation Hive
  • Observation Hive
  • Observation Hive
  • Observation Hive
  • Observation Hive

Observation Hive

Regular price $149.99
Unit price per

Back in stock on Monday 5/12.  Shipping out starting 5/13.

An observation hive is a great way to teach about bees and beekeeping in schools, fairs, or bee events. Additionally, displaying live bees at your honey booth can increase customer interest, and therefore boost sales!

The box itself has 5 frames capacity, and an additional frame with the queen and brood is placed in the upper viewing area. This allows the bees plenty of space to work and move around, while keeping the queen and the "important stuff" easy to see!

Our observation hive is designed around a 5 frame nuc box. We've added handles to the box and offer an optional migratory lid, allowing you to use this as a normal 5 frame nuc box.  So, this investment can work for you year-around, whether you're displaying bees or not!

A handy entrance disk on the front allows you to easily close in the bees when needed, and the bottom is screened for extra ventilation. We also include a corrugated plastic bottom tray that slides below the screened bottom when needed.

Watch our video for more info. This observation hive is a fantastic value!

Customer Reviews

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John
One word "Awesome"

I just opened the box. I can believe the quality of this produce, far surpasses what I was expecting for the price. I shopped around looking at all the major bee equipment suppliers and even on Esty. I purchased this with the extra flat cover and was still less than 40.00 than the next best priced sellers price before shipping. Hillco included shipping. I can't say enough good things about this observation hive. Well built, quality materials. Shipping was fast. I highly recommend this produce.

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Milton Scott
Nice system

Overall, this is a very nice setup. I just wish the migratory lid also had latches on it to help hold it on in transporting a bees.

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Joshua Retamar
Will likely get a second.

It came in as expected, when expected and needed. The children loved it. I'm so grateful and glad that I ordered this.

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Pat Moon
Observation Hive

The quality of the build is fabulous. I am delighted with our purchase and am looking forward to using this tool in an attempt to teach customers at the Farmer's Market about bees!

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Mark Rupert
Observation Hive is nice!

Although I haven't used it yet, the quality of the observation hive is very good. It looks to be assembled well and there are no apparent escape routes for bees (which I have had in non-Hillco units. On top of the hive, I must say the service Hillco provides is second to none; they are my "go to" source for my apiary needs!