Are you curious about how a Warré hive works? In this video, we explain the unique features and benefits of the famous people's hive.
Developed by a French monk, this design requires very little hands on maintenance. In the spring, you simply add empty boxes to the bottom. In the fall, you harvest full boxes of honey and wax from the top.
Our Warré hives come in sustainable Western Red Cedar or Sugar Pine. They feature a peaked roof for rain protection and a special quilt box that wicks away moisture and regulates the internal temperature. Each square box is lighter than traditional hives, weighing only thirty to forty pounds when full. They also feature eight top bars with wedge comb guides, allowing the bees to build their own natural foundationless comb.
If you want a natural approach to beekeeping, this is a wonderful choice for your apiary.
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0:00 Introduction
0:17 History of the Warre Hive
0:39 Wood Options and Sustainability
1:14 The Roof
1:38 The Quilt Box and Separator Canvas
2:06 Box Features, Weight, and Windows
2:32 Top Bars and Comb Guides
3:00 Bottom Board and Milled Feet
3:24 Advantages of the Warre Hive
3:41 Disadvantages of the Warre Hive
3:57 Assembly Information