Women in Beekeeping – 8 frame vs. 10 frame hives – Which is best?

We’re excited to launch the very first mini-segment of Women in Beekeeping featuring our very own Nikki! 👩‍🌾 Nikki is the Operations Director at Mountain Sweet Honey and a passionate backyard beekeeper just like many of you. In this video, Nikki shares her personal journey into beekeeping (including how she once tried to kidnap bees from Lowe’s 😂), talks candidly about lessons learned the hard way, and gives an honest comparison between 8-frame and 10-frame hives — especially helpful for women, older beekeepers, or anyone who doesn’t want to throw out their back! 💡 You’ll learn: ✅ Why Nikki added 8-frame hives to her apiary ✅ How to transition from a 10-frame to an 8-frame setup ✅ Tips for harvesting honey without lifting 80 pounds ✅ How frame spacers can give you flexibility ✅ Encouragement for women and beginners getting started 👉 Whether you’re new to beekeeping, thinking about switching hive sizes, or just want to hear from someone who’s been there — this video is for YOU. 🎥 Watch now and drop a comment to let Nikki know what you think or ask her a question! 📧 You can even email her directly at: Ni***@****************ey.com 🐝 Let’s keep growing this amazing beekeeping community together.