Nucleus Colony (Nuc)

Start or expand your apiary with a working 4-frame nucleus colony from Backed By Bees in Burlington, Ontario. Each bee nuc includes brood at multiple stages, food stores, adult bees, an expansion frame and a marked, locally mated Buckfast queen, packed in a reusable nuc box. Reserve your spring pickup with a $50 deposit.

• Backed By Bees nucleus colonies are all made to a uniform strength and contain an overwintered, locally mated, Buckfast bees.

• Your nuc will consist of …

  • 4 deep (standard size) frames 
  • 1 frame of young/uncapped brood
  • 1 frame of older/capped brood
  • 1 frame of food (mainly honey)
  • 1 empty frame for the bees to expand into
  • 1 locally mated queen bee (marked and uncaged) - 2026 queen
    
  • 4 frames of adult bees to tend to the hive
  • 1 nuc box (reusable)

• Our nucs are priced at $240.00 a deposit of $50/nuc is required today to secure your nuc(s) for spring with the remainder $190 due on delivery. 

• Pick-Up will be Saturday May 29th from 7:00 am -11:00 am

• We will refund $15 for any Backed By Bees nuc box that is returned within a year of purchase (must be returned in 'good' shape)

• Please feel free to contact Dave our beekeeper with any questions at info@backedbybees.com