{"product_id":"6-frame-b-s-nuc-of-bees-due-april-may-2025","title":"5 FRAME B.S. NUC OF BEES - Due April 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 5 frame nuc on British Standard frames making it suitable for National or WBC hives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith roughly about 12,000 bees and a marked and mated queen, our nucs are bound to have a great start in the spring after you collect them. There will be minimum of 3 frames of brood and plenty of stores, everything that a colony needs to thrive. We pride ourselves on the good condition of the nucs and we believe you wont be disappointed. We are commercial beefarmers with decades of beekeeping experience between us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur overwintered nucs (marked due April\/May) and Summertime nucs (marked Due June) are built up on new frames with fresh foundation and a nice young queen grafted and raised by us at our Sussex based queen rearing operation. We nurture them as they build up and are regularly checked for signs of disease or problems to ensure the colony is healthy and the queen is of good stock.  They are also checked regularly by the bee inspectors from the National Bee Unit.  Only then, once we are 100% happy with them, do we prepare them for collection by our customers, or via local delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect from your nuc?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBees - 5 frames will be covered with bees\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrood - at least 3 frames will have brood in all stages, normally more\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eStores - at least 1 frame of stores, normally more.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eQueen - marked and laying nicely.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHealthy - No signs of disease \u0026amp; low varroa mite level.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCalmness - No signs of aggression while we inspect the colony.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeposit (non-refundable) to pay now and £180 to pay on collection, or pay full price now.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item can be collected from our collection point in West Sussex or on the Norfolk\/Suffolk border or we can also deliver if you live locally in the South East of England. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady for collection in spring, normally from the end of April onwards but please bear in mind it is very much dependent on the season as timing differs each year. Keep an eye on the home page for up-to-date schedules.  You will also receive emails informing you of their status. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"R \u0026 R Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Full Price","offer_id":48476688253260,"sku":"nuc1001","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deposit Only","offer_id":48476688286028,"sku":"nuc1002","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/2674\/6444\/files\/FullSizeRender.jpg?v=1743972332","url":"https:\/\/www.rrbeecompany.co.uk\/products\/6-frame-b-s-nuc-of-bees-due-april-may-2025","provider":"R \u0026 R Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}