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Goats, sheep, pigs and rabbits, milking equipment, shelters and beekeeping hives and gear.

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BeekeepingHives, suits and tools
Small livestock & bees

Beekeeping

Buying guideBeginner Beekeeping Equipment
Beekeeping

The equipment a first-year beekeeper needs: Langstroth hive boxes and frames, protective gear, smoker and hive tool, plus how many hives and local rules.