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NUCLEUS HIVES
An established colony with five frames and a 2027 laying queen. Supplied in a temporary nuc box for transport.
Current availability and pricing are confirmed with Christi. Adding to your cart creates an estimate; it does not reserve bees.
Pickup in Rowlett
1300 Lakeview Pkwy
Rowlett, TX 75088
Delivery & installation
DetailsConcierge service, quoted separately.
THE COLONY
What comes
with your hive.
A nucleus hive is a small, established colony. The bees, queen, and brood arrive together on five frames. Prepare a permanent Langstroth deep hive before bringing your nuc home.
- Queen
- A 2027 Laying queen
- Frames
- Five, in a temporary transport box
- Brood
- Two to three frames
- Feed
- One frame
- Fifth frame
- May or may not have drawn comb
BEFORE YOU ORDER
Pickup &
preparation.
Christi can help with questions about your order.
Contact ChristiWhat should I have ready before pickup?
Prepare a Langstroth deep hive box with frames, a bottom board, an inner cover, and a top cover for each colony. Bring your protective gear, and have a bee suit, gloves, hive tool, and smoker ready.
Can my bees be delivered?
Local pickup is in Rowlett, Texas. Concierge delivery and installation may be arranged separately with Ryan or Kirby, with pricing based on location and scope. Confirm availability before making plans.
When can I collect my bees?
Pickup is April 17, 2027, from 7–8 AM or 7–8 PM.
How does pricing and the deposit work?
Full-payment colonies share volume pricing in the cart. The 50+ deposit option is separate: $90 deposit per colony, with $100 per colony remaining.