These colonies are everything you need for a great start to the spring. They come with screened bottom board, 10 frame deep box, inner cover, telescopic cover and 7+ frames of bees along with all stages of brood and an Italian queen. Boxes come with 8 frames along with a frame feeder Treated with time release Apivar strips and ready to stack. This early start gives you the best chance for success with a better chance for honey harvest the first season. End of April pickup in Canon City Colorado at our Apiary.