How much does a package of bees cost?
A package of bees usually costs between $80-$125 depending on the breeder. Orders for packages should be placed as soon as possible (usually in January) for delivery some time in the Spring.
How big is a package of bees?
The most popular packages are the 2- and 3-pound sizes. Each pound represents about 3,500 bees. A newly mated queen is included in those packages to be used for developing new colonies. Packages intended for strengthening weak colonies may be ordered with or without a queen.
How long can a package of bees stay in the package?
Some long-time beekeepers say no more than four days max, but you can probably keep them in there a week if you feed them.
How many bees are in a 3 pound package?
10,000 bees
A bee package is a wooden frame box with screen on two sides. It is used to transport bees to a new hive. Packages are sold by the pound. There are roughly 3500 bees per pound so a three pound package contains around 10,000 bees.
Can you buy bees online?
Some people might obtain a honey bee colony from a fellow beekeeper or by catching a local swarm. However, purchasing honey bees online is quickly becoming one of the most common ways to start a hive. The simplicity and efficiency of this method make it easy for beekeepers to get new honey bees to their apiary.
Is the queen in a bee package mated?
Packages are small boxes jam-packed with bees – about 10,000 of them (roughly 3 lbs). They also include a mated queen and a can of sugar syrup to sustain them during their travels. The bees will chew through a candy plug in the queen cage to release her, and then they will get started on their busy bee business.
What does a bee package look like?
A bee package is a wooden frame box with screen on two sides. It is used to transport bees to a new hive. Packages are sold by the pound. There are roughly 3500 bees per pound so a three pound package contains around 10,000 bees.
How many bees are in a 3 lb package?
There are roughly 3500 bees per pound so a three pound package contains around 10,000 bees.
What time of day should I install package bees?
As mentioned, the best time of day to install package bees into a hive is late in the afternoon. Beekeepers installing package bees should first get the queen and place her well in the bee hive. She must not be let loose from the queen box immediately.
What is included in a bee package?
Our bee packages are grown here in Georgia. The bee package includes a screen box, sugar water container, approx. 3 lbs. of bees which include nurse bees, forager bees, guard bees, and drone bees. The queen bee will be in a queen cage. The queen bee is a mated queen.
Are package bees available for pickup?
Package Bees are available for PICKUP ONLY in 3 sizes, with queen of your choice. We are happy to fill orders of any size! Availability of Package Bees is dependent on weather and other factors which are OUT OF OUR CONTROL.
How many bees are in a Carniolan package?
Our Carniolan package bees include: a screen box, sugar water container or fondant block, approx. +/- 3 lbs. of bees, which includes nurse bees, forager bees, guard bees, and drone bees. The colony of bees will consist of one or more Italian, Carniolan, and Russian worker bees.
Are package bees and Queens sold out?
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