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The Complete Auto-Harvest Hive

Everything you need to start your first colony — built right, from the ground up.

Auto-Harvest Flow-Style Beehive with double cedar brood boxes, honey viewing window and metal stand

Cedar construction · Two deep brood boxes · Auto-harvest Flow super

Auto-Harvest Hive
with Double Brood Box

Harvest honey from the outside. No suit required.

$427
+ estimated $70 shipping (calculated at checkout)
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What's Included

  • Flow-style auto-harvest super with honey viewing window
  • Two full-depth cedar brood boxes (double deep setup)
  • Cedar hive stand with integrated landing board
  • Queen excluder, inner cover, and roof
  • All frames and foundations included
  • Ships flat-packed, assembles in under an hour
"I harvested my first honey in June. This hive made it effortless — I didn't even need to open it."
— Margaret T., backyard beekeeper, Tennessee
"Assembled in 45 minutes, had it placed in the backyard the same day it arrived. The cedar quality is beautiful — feels like furniture, not a kit."
— David R., hobby beekeeper, Colorado
"I was nervous about bees but the viewing window changed everything. I can check on them every day without suiting up."
— Sara K., backyard beekeeper, Georgia
✅ In stock — ships this week

Common Questions

Do I need bees? ▾
The hive ships empty — you'll need to purchase a package of bees or a nucleus colony (nuc) separately. Most local beekeeping suppliers sell packages in early spring. Our course covers exactly how to install them.
Does this work in my climate? ▾
Yes — the double deep brood box setup is specifically chosen for its versatility. Two brood boxes give your colony enough space to build a strong winter cluster in cold climates and expand freely in warm ones. It works from Texas to Vermont.
How hard is assembly? ▾
It ships flat-packed and assembles in under an hour with basic tools (a rubber mallet and wood glue are all you need). No special skills required. If you can put together flat-pack furniture, you can assemble this hive.
Can I order multiple hives? ▾
Yes — use the quantity selector on this page. Many beekeepers start with two colonies so they can compare hive health and share resources between them. Each hive ships separately.
How much honey can I expect in my first year? ▾
It depends on your region and when you install bees, but most first-year beekeepers harvest between 20–60 lbs. If you install bees in spring, you'll spend the first season building up the colony. Many beekeepers see their biggest harvests in year 2 and beyond. Think of year 1 as an investment.
What's the difference between the Flow Hive and your auto-harvest hive? ▾
Flow Hive is an Australian brand with a premium price tag — typically $700–$900+. Our auto-harvest hive uses the same turn-key harvesting mechanism at a fraction of the cost. You get the same hands-free harvest experience with the same honey quality. The double brood box setup is also an improvement over many Flow Hive configurations.
Do I need a beekeeping suit with this hive? ▾
For harvesting honey, no — that's the whole point of the auto-harvest design. You can drain honey from the outside without opening the hive. For inspections (checking brood, spotting the queen, treating for mites), yes, you'll want a suit and gloves. We recommend inspecting 2–4 times per season.
Can I expand this hive later? ▾
Yes. The hive uses standard Langstroth dimensions, so you can add additional medium or deep supers as your colony grows. Many beekeepers add a second flow super in a strong honey flow. All standard beekeeping accessories are compatible.

What Makes This Setup Right

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Double Deep Brood

Two full-depth boxes give your colony room to build a strong winter cluster and raise more brood.

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Auto-Harvest Super

Turn a key, honey flows straight into your jar. No uncapping, no extractor, no mess.

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Viewing Window

Watch your bees work and see when frames are capped without opening the hive.

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Cedar Construction

Naturally weather-resistant. Resists rot, regulates moisture, and lasts decades.

Why We Chose This Hive

We've inspected a lot of hives. The auto-harvest design genuinely changes the experience of keeping bees — especially for beginners who are still building confidence around their colonies.

The double brood box configuration is our addition. A single deep is fine in a mild climate, but two gives your bees the space they need for a large, healthy colony year-round.

The Full Picture: What to Expect in Year One

Most beekeepers install a package of bees or a nucleus colony (nuc) in early spring — March through May depending on your region. For the first 6–8 weeks, the colony is focused entirely on drawing out comb, raising brood, and building population. This is normal. Don't rush it.

By midsummer, a healthy colony in a double deep brood box setup will have filled both lower boxes and begun moving up into the flow super. That's when the magic happens. When the flow super frames are capped with honey, you insert the harvest key, turn it a quarter-turn, and watch honey flow directly into jars you've placed at the port. No extractor. No uncapping. No mess. No opening the hive.

The viewing window means you can check frame progress without suiting up — just look through the glass. Most experienced beekeepers using auto-harvest setups open their hive 2–4 times per season for full inspections. Everyone else is hands-off.

Why cedar over pine? Cedar contains natural oils that resist rot, repel insects, and regulate interior moisture. Pine is cheaper but requires regular painting or sealing. Cedar hives last 20+ years with minimal maintenance. When you're building something meant to be generational, cedar is worth it.

Who this hive is best for: First-time beekeepers who want the best possible experience. Homesteaders who want honey without fussing. Backyard beekeepers with limited time. Anyone who watched a Flow Hive video and thought "I want that" — this is the same mechanism at a fraction of the price.

About BeeKings

BeeKings was started in 2013 by brothers Chris and Allan Miller in Washington state. We worked actual hives, made every beginner mistake in the book, and eventually figured out what works. We're now based in Canton, Texas, and this shop exists because people kept asking us where to buy the equipment we recommend. The Fantastic Bees course exists for the same reason — beekeeping has a steep learning curve, and books alone aren't enough.

— Chris Miller, BeeKings · Canton, TX

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