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Bees For Sale
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Taking orders for the following pickup dates:
All earlier dates for bee pickup and
group class events are sold out
By placing an order, you are agreeing to the terms and directions
described on
the
Ordering Bees page
• 7/19/18 - San Benito, Texas (Rio Grande Valley) •
Limited Availability - Afternoon Basic Beekeeping
Group Class & Pickup Times
• 7/29/18 - Somerset,
Texas (San Antonio Area) •
Limited Availability - Morning Pickup Times - No
Group Class on this date
• 9/16/18 - Somerset,
Texas (San Antonio Area) •
Limited Availability - Morning Basic Beekeeping
Group Class & Pickup Times
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Bees For Sale -
Pickup Only
- No Shipping
The honey bees we offer
are of a gentle nature and top quality genetics. Depending on the season and
what we have in stock, we typically offer options from a starter nucleus
("nuc") to full colonies in 10 frame hives. Please note: 8 frame equipment
is available by request. We also provide
the basic information and instructions needed to get started in beekeeping.
Please Note: Beekeeping Supplies and Bees are Local Pickup
and by Appointment Only - We are a bee farm and work our bees at more
than one location. We do not have a store for "walk in shopping"
at this time, therefore all equipment and bee pickups are on scheduled
pickup dates by
appointment only. Thanks for understanding.
Download and Print our
Bee Health Certificate here (PDF format) |
Honey Bees - available options: |
At this time, we offer Carniolan, Italian, and
Texan bees in
Langstroth Style bee hives,
Hive Sets with Bees or a
Nuc of Bees ready to
install in your hive. We do not offer packages of bees
due to limited success rates for beginners with packages.
Our standard
Apiary Starter Kit comes with Bees, Hive and Basic Tools, you then select the
protective gear of your choice.
Also available, the "Beekeeping Basics" group
classes - discounted with purchase of bees. |
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The San Antonio area pickup location will normally
be at our main branch which is about a half hour southwest of downtown San Antonio.
We typically offer a Beekeeping Basics
group class the day of pickup at our main location. |
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Apiary
Starter Kit -
bees installed in
a traditional Hive including the basic Tools
This is our most popular starter setup. Each kit comes with
the following items needed to start your apairy.
- Standard: A Nuc of
Italian or Carniolan
Bees with Mated Queen, Complete Assembled Bee Hive,
Feeder, Hive Tool, Smoker, and a Bee Brush
- Optional:
- Beekeeping Basics Group Class
- Personal Protective Gear is sold separately
Order Apiary Starter
Kits here |
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Hive Sets
- bees
installed
in a traditional Langstroth style Hive
These are the industry standard bee hive sets with
the bees already installed in a deep hive body with a deluxe top and
screened bottom board which will be secured and ready for transport.
These are offered in 3 different formats with a Nuc of
Carniolan, Italian or
Texan bees installed. The
following formats all come with 5 frames of bees and 5 blank frames for
the bees to grow into. Feeders are sold separately.
Select from 3 Complete Hive options, Single Deep, Deep w/ Med Super, or Double Deep |
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Nuc of Bees
- installed in a Transport Box
A very
popular starter option. The bees come contained securely in a sturdy "bee leak proof" transport box.
These will need
to be installed into a deep hive body, typically within a few days.
Select from the 4 or 5 frames of bees option including a young mated and laying queen bee, brood (eggs and
larvae in multiple stages) with nurse or "house bees", pollen, nectar,
and honey with worker or "field bees" and a little space to grow.
Select from two size options for a
Nuc of Bees, 5 frames of bees
or 4 frames and a
feeder. |
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Queen Bees
- Sold Out
When starting out keeping bees, the most gentle
bees are recommended.
Italian bees are the most common, but not the only gentle bees
around. Carniolan bees are very gentle as well. The
Italian and Carniolan lines are very popular.
These two and our Texan bees all
consistently produce better than average honey yields and winter well in
our area. Queens come in a cage with attendants on the outside. Our
Queen Bees are not marked or clipped.
Queen Bees - Sold Out |
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These sample images are for display only and are not the
actual bees for sale. Click for larger images.
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Queen with Green Mark |
Deep Frame of Bees |
Brood w/Nurse Bees |
Frame of Capped Honey |
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Capped Brood |
Brood, Nectar & Pollen |
5 Frame Nuc - After Installation |
Mixed Frame |
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Cancellation, Refund and Return Policy:
Since we must make all necessary arrangements and commitments to secure
everything needed to fill orders, from equipment to bees to queens etc., all
cancellations for refunds must be requested within seven days from the time
the order is placed.
Returns for bees: Since bees are livestock and are subject to diseases,
pesticides, temperatures and
other factors that effect their health, and we have no control over the
conditions the bees are subjected to once they leave our yards, we require a
notice within 24 hours if there is any health issues with the bees.
Returns for equipment and gear: If there is any issue with any equipment or
gear, please let us know within seven days of the receipt of the product and
we will arrange for an exchange. |
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