One of the first decisions you'll make as a Primal Bee beekeeper is whether to run mediums or deeps. About 60–65% of customers choose mediums for the lighter lift; the rest go with deeps for more honey per box. Both work — Primal Bee regulates heat well regardless, so the call comes down to your back, your storage, and your management style.

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A few practical notes:

Tip: Check what other beekeepers in your area commonly use. Local convention often makes equipment swaps and frame sharing easier down the line.

For full hive dimensions, weights, and what arrives in the box, see Hive weight, dimensions, and kit contents.

Note: The follower board is only included with the base hive kit. Additional frame sets or foundation packs sold separately do not include a follower board.

Important: If any components are missing or damaged, share your order number with our team and we'll ship replacements right away at no charge.

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Accessories available separately:

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The investment reflects the engineered materials, manufacturing process, and design work behind each hive. Customers commonly point to reduced colony losses, less seasonal maintenance, and higher honey yield as where the value shows up over a few seasons. Boundary: outcomes still depend on your management, your local conditions, and your colony's health. The hive amplifies good beekeeping — it doesn't replace it.

Deep supers offer more space per box and hold more honey per unit, but they're heavier when full (~29–30 lb (13–14 kg)). Medium supers are lighter (~19–20 lb (8.6–9 kg)), easier to handle, and offer more flexibility — but you'll need more boxes to reach the same total volume. Many beekeepers combine both depending on their operation.

It comes down to personal preference and what you feel most comfortable working with. Mediums are lighter and the more popular pick, especially for honey collection — about 60–65% of Primal Bee customers go with mediums; the rest opt for deeps. Both extract the same way, on the same standard equipment.

Yes. Full medium supers weigh approximately 19–20 lb (8.6–9 kg), compared to 29–30 lb (13–14 kg) for full deep supers.

Mediums. About 60–65% of Primal Bee customers choose mediums, primarily for the easier lift during honey collection.

Yes — many beekeepers combine deep and medium supers. The choice often depends on your management style and what other beekeepers in your area commonly use. Just make sure your wooden frames match the super size they go in.

The kit includes 4 EPS entrance reducers as standard. Some kits may include additional plastic reducers as extras, and all entrance reducers are transitioning to hard plastic. If any are missing or damaged, share your order number with our team and we'll send replacements at no charge.

Yes, the Primal Bee hive kit includes one follower board as standard. Additional frame sets or foundation packs sold separately do not include a follower board — only the base hive kit does. If you need an extra or have questions about what's included with a specific product, reach out and we'll help.

The Primal Bee hive kit is designed to include 8 proprietary nest frames and 1 follower board — not 4 follower boards. It sounds like there was a packing mix-up. You should have 8 nest frames plus 1 follower board insert; the insert clips into one of the 8 frames to act as a divider during colony establishment. Share your order details with our team and we'll get you sorted with the correct components right away.

Tip: Join Dr. Jason Graham, PhD, Head of U.S. Beekeeping Operations, during his complimentary weekly remote video office hours for setup guidance — Mondays at 10:00 AM PDT or Wednesdays at 2:00 PM PDT via Google Meet.

The kit includes 12 frame spacers as standard. If yours are missing, share your order number with our team and we'll ship replacements right away at no charge.

For current pricing — single-hive and 5+ bulk tiers — see primalbee.com. Accessories (Hive Tool, Honey Supers, Unwaxed Plastic Foundations, Essentials/Expansion/Complete Bundles) are listed there as well, with current promotions including any first-purchase discount and complimentary foundations offers.

The price reflects the engineered materials, manufacturing process, and decade-plus of design and field-trial work behind the hive. Customers commonly point to reduced colony losses, less seasonal maintenance, and higher honey yield as where the value shows up over a few seasons. Boundary: outcomes depend on your management, local conditions, and colony health — the hive amplifies good beekeeping, it doesn't guarantee a result. If you'd like to talk through the value for your specific situation, reach out and we'll help.