Stranks Bee Farm

We put a lot of time, thought and experimenting into our beekeeping equipment. We are not a “beekeeping supply store” but simply beekeepers trying to offer other beekeepers a better option for hives. As such we do not keep much stock. Our process is as follows — You order beekeeping equipment, we manufacture it for you, and let you know it is ready for you.

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Natural Bee Kit

$150.00 CAD
$150.00 CAD
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Give your bees an environment designed to support their instincts—not suppress them. Our Natural Beekeeping Kit is intentionally crafted to promote healthier, more resilient colonies by allowing bees to work the way nature intended.

 

Unlike smooth, factory-finished equipment, this kit features a roughened interior surface that encourages bees to readily deposit propolis, forming a natural propolis envelope inside the hive. This antimicrobial layer supports colony hygiene, helps stabilize the hive environment, and reduces pathogen pressure—using the bees’ own defenses.

 

The design also promotes natural comb building, giving bees the freedom to build the comb they want, where and how it best suits their colony. By allowing natural cell size variation and comb placement, bees can better regulate brood rearing, food storage, and airflow, resulting in a calmer, more adaptable hive.

 

Built for beekeepers who value regenerative, low-intervention practices.

 

Why beekeepers choose this kit:

 

  • Rough interior surfaces to encourage strong propolis adhesion
  • Supports the formation of a natural propolis envelope
  • Encourages bees to build the comb they choose
  • Ideal for natural, and regenerative beekeeping
  • Designed for healthier, more resilient colonies

 What’s Included

  • Solid pine bottom board
  • Inner cover
  • Aluminum-clad telescoping outer cover for durability and weather resistance
  • One standard deep hive body with a rough-sawn interior to encourage natural propolis deposition
  • Ten frames fitted with triangular starter strips to support natural comb construction


Whether you’re starting your first hive or transitioning to more natural management, this kit helps create a hive environment where bees can thrive on their own terms

Locally Adapted

Selectivly Bred

Sustainably Raised

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Stranks Family Farms

We value Regeneratively and Ethically produced whole food that will make your family thrive

The 4 Pillers of Beekeeping

Beekeeping comes down to 4 main pillers that need to be established.

-Local Genetics

-Naturally Adapted Equipment

-Location of Apiary

-Management

Brand Attributes

Bees, like humans, live in a stressful world, why should their hive be a place of stress as well? Our equipment is designed with technology that is proven to reduce the amount of stress that your bees face inside their own home.

  • Locally Adapted

    We have been breeding our bees to work well in our area for the last 10+ years

  • Selectivly Bred

    We only rear Queens from our best colonies in order to continuosly improve our stock.

  • Sustainably Raised

    We dont take 4 frames and add a random queen to them. All of our nucs get to grow with their queen

Common Questions

Is everything you sell grown by you?

We produce some products we sell, but the rest are carefully sourced from trusted suppliers with preference on local.

Are your products all certified organic?

No, not all our products are certified organic. However, any of the farmers we work with that are not certified use Regenerative practises.

Do you deliver for free?

Yes, we offer free local delivery once/week. See checkout for deatils

Are you family owned?

 Yes, Patrick's family has been farming in This area for 7 generations. While he is the first beekeeper of the family, he is proud to cary on the tradition of agriculture.