Overwintered Nucleus Colonies

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Overwintered nucs with availability expected mid-late March. Compared to packages and Spring nucs, local overwintered nucs offer the best option for an early and robust start and the best possibility of a first-year honey crop. Includes an experienced summer 2025 marked laying queen, workers, and possibly drones who will have survived winter and are poised for rapid growth. Nucs had 0% visible mites when inspected the last three years.

All nucs feature Carniolan-blend open mated queens– selected and bred for gentleness, varroa resistance, productivity, and winter survival.

Available as 5 frame deep nucs (in a reusable plastic Jester EZ Nuc transfer nuc box--$20 refundable deposit). $250 each. $50 nonrefundable deposit required to hold. Most customers use Venmo for deposit. Cashapp, cash, and checks also accepted. Will be state inspected prior to sale with certificate of health. 

NOTE: Will also have 5 frame medium nucs ($225), and a handful of 8 frame overwintered medium nucs ($265).  Call to reserve.  Please see Spring Nucs for additional nuc purchasing options.

Questions are welcomed. Note– Phone support for general advice available before and after pick-up.  804-839-1191 or twinoaksapiaryva@gmail.com