Nucleus Hive Colony 2025

We are doing a small, second batch of nucs.  The pickup dates are between May 7th and 10th, by appointment. They have to be picked up either before 10am or after 9pm. 

Nuc Size: These five-frame colonies come in a wax coated cardboard nucleus hive box.  They are raised in Oregon, with fresh queens, from a local & highly reputable breeder.

Race: The queens in these nucleus colonies are selected by performance traits, not race. They are either hybrid Italian or hybrid Carniolan. We consider both race hybrids well suited for our climate. 

Pickup Location: 

Pickup will be at our "Saturday Store" at 20328 Fernview road in West Linn. We set them out the night before so you can either pick them up after 9pm or before 10am, as we have to open them up to fly so they don't overheat. 

If you want to order items to be picked up before April, we would request you place a separate order rather than purchasing them with your nuc. We will assume items ordered along with a nuc package will be picked up on nuc day in April. Also note any woodenware/hives should be picked up and painted in advance of nuc day, as installing bees in a freshly painted hive is not recommended and can be harmful to them.

All nucleus colonies are available for pickup only. We do not ship nucleus colonies. All livestock orders have a $10 cancellation fee.   We use a highly reputable breeder, but we do not guarantee livestock sales.

Please provide an email address and phone number. We do not call customers regarding nucleus hive pickup schedule, but the number is a useful backup in emergencies.  All information regarding nucleus hive pickup schedule will be provided on the website and to the email address you provide.

When picking up your bees, you are responsible for your own safety.  You will be entering agricultural property, and we encourage you to wear appropriate protective clothing.  We are not liable if you get stung.