If you select a breed, we will do our best to get you that type, but please be aware that breeding is not an exact science!Ĭash/check discount: For 2023, we have had to add a service fee for credit card and Venmo purchases of 3.5%. Russian bees are inclined toward more aggressive behavior and are not recommended for novice beekeepers or urban settings. Both new and experienced beekeepers have had success with both breeds here in the Rocky Mountains. Italians are known to be good starter bees with a gentle temperament, while Carniolans are known for their ability to overwinter well. Additionally, the fragility of packages for less experienced beekeepers can sometimes result in undue stress or even the loss of a hive, and we want to see our newer beekeepers succeed as much as possible, especially in the sometimes tenuous firstįew years of caring for and learning about bees.Įach breed we offer (Carniolan, Italian, and Russian) offers its own advantages. The higher cost of the nuc and later delivery date are offset because the bees are well established on their frames upon their arrival, cutting down the work necessary for them once they have been installed in their new hive. While packages can offer more flexibility for different frame sizing and non-langstroth hives, nucs offer multiple advantages including ease of installation, lower chance of absconding from the new hive, and increased resiliency during transit. However, for newer beekeepers or those up in the air about their needs, we advise ordering nucs.

Nucs and packages each offer their own advantages and disadvantages, and whether one is more suitable than the other will depend greatly on the individual needs of the beekeeper ordering them.

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