Complete hive you start for the first year. 1st brood chamber box is used so bees can build out all 10 frames before you place second brood chamber on top. Hive comes complete with solid bottom bd, entrance reducer, 2 deep brood chambers, 20 deep wooden frames, 20 deep wax foundation, 1 medium honey super, 9 medium wooden frames, 9 medium wax foundation, 2 - 9 frame metal spacers, inner cover, outer cover with aluminum cover.
If you choose between different bottom bds, solid bottom bd or screen bottom bd. If you would like a feeder or not. Two different kinds of feeders are offered a frame feeder or a top hive feeder, what ever is you presence.
A wooden stand is recommended. All beehive should be lifted off ground at-least 8". This is to prevent critters mouse, racoons etc.. from easy entrance.
