How much does a nuc of bees cost?

A nuc will cost from $100-$150 depending on the seller’s asking price. As with a package, orders are usually placed early in the year and the buyer is given a date when bees can be picked up.

Are Saskatraz bees worth it?

The temperament of the Saskatraz bees are very similar to the Russian bees as well. They are a little more aggressive than Italian or Carniolan bees. They also produce quite a bit more propolis than the Italian and Carniolan bees. Extra propolis is a great thing.

Are Carniolan bees gentle?

Carniolan Honey Bees Carniolans (often nicknamed “Carnies”) are known for being a very gentle honey bee specie which make them a good choice for beekeepers who want to minimize their chances of getting stung. If you have severe aversion to getting stung, beekeeping may not be the activity for you.

Can you just buy a queen bee?

Although queens are available from September each year it is advisable not to buy new queens until October, then any time through to early autumn.

How many bees should I start with?

The average backyard hobbyist should always start with 2 or more. Why? With two hives, you can compare the hives to each other. Usually if both hives are acting the same way, it is a normal bee “thing”.

Are carniolan bees aggressive?

They are very popular because they are the easiest of the honey bees to work with. The Carniolan bee will aggressively defend the hive. However, they are manageable. Carniolans tend to need a little smoke to calm the hive when you have to work them.

Are Russian bees aggressive?

Russian honeybees are known to be moderately gentle as far as breeds of honeybees are concerned. Although the temperament of a species of bees can vary between different strains and hives, as a general rule Russian bees are not known to be overly aggressive or to swarm excessively.

What are the most gentle honey bees?

Carniolan honey bees (latin name Apis mellifera carnica, or sometimes called “carnies”) are one of the subspecies considered to be the most gentle. They build up brood and increase the colony population very easily in the spring.

How much is a queen bee worth?

(All Prices Include Complimentary Queen Marking)

How much money is a queen bee worth in Adopt Me?

Well, for the millionaire dollar question, the Queen Bee is worth an Artic Deer, a King Bee, or an Artic Reindeer. The conclusion is that the Queen Bee is surprisingly valuable considering its worth at least an Artic Deer. For a FR Queen Bee, it is worth one NFR Artic Deer and a NFR Bee.

Can you buy pure bred Carniolan queen bees?

Due to the limitations of the breeding station we have a limited number of selected pure bred queen bees available each year. We also offer hive mated Carniolan queen bees for sale. The young queen bees are bred from selected breeding material of a pure-bred queen.

What kind of bees are in a Carniolan honey box?

Carniolan bees, overall, are more aggressive than Italian honey bees. Our Carniolan package bees include: a screen box, sugar water container or fondant block, approx. +/- 3 lbs. of bees, which includes nurse bees, forager bees, guard bees, and drone bees.

When do Carniolan honey bees arrive in California?

Queens will be shipped from April through the end of August. Queens will arrive in California mini queen cages, plastic queen cages, or 3 hole queen cages. Regardless of whichever type of queen cage your queen arrives in, there will be a candy plug already in one end filled with queen candy.

Which is better for bees Italian or Carniolan?

Carniolan bees are better suited for cold winters due to the queen will continue to produce brood into the Fall months, which means the colony will be more robust going into Winter. Carniolan bees, overall, are more aggressive than Italian honey bees.