A registered Bee Keeper, has excess bee hives.
We would like to give away some Hives, we have a fresh swarm (today) and several established hives.
A hive consists of a Hive box with 8 frames of wax in it, a queen bee, all her workers, etc. We live in Coburg and would be happy to deliver a hive to anyone that wants one, simply cover the cost of the box and frames we are supplying.
($100 for single box with 8 frames, $150 for a double box with 16 frames).
The swarm can be delivered in a swarm box, or transfered into a hive box for a beginner bee keeper.
It is preferable that the Hives are with a registered bee keeper (easy process, register with DPI, cost is $15)
http://new.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/animals-and-livestock/bees-wasps,
and that the person getting the hive also gets a bee suit and basic equipment, (can help you with contacts for suppliers).
http://www.bobsbeekeeping.com.au/
Any enquires, please ring Phil on 0419 006 454.
Feel free to add similar offers in the comments section – Ann