Queens and Nucs

In addition to honey and beeswax products, Manitobee offers queens and nucs for sale during the spring/summer season. Our expertly bred bees - proven to thrive in prairie climates - are ideal for experienced apiarists and budding beekeepers alike. Supply is limited, so reserve yours today!

Queens

A limited number of queens are available for purchase in the summer. Our queens are bred to prosper in Manitoba’s harsh environment, and our breeder selection criteria include:

  • Overwintering success

  • Honey production

  • Colony temperament

  • Hygienic behaviour

We expect 2023 queens to be available from June 1 through July 31, weather dependent.

Pricing: 45$/queen with a $5 deposit. Click here for more information or make a deposit now.

Nucs

We are SOLD OUT of nucs for the year. Please revisit in early 2024.

Manitobee offers spring and summer nucs each year. Spring nucs are started in the previous summer with a Manitobee queen and have been overwintered outdoors in six-frame equipment. These nucs include three frames of brood and a full frame of food. Spring nucs are available mid-May, weather dependent.

Summer nucs are made up with a queen bred in the current year, consisting of three frames of brood and a food frame. Summer nucs are available for pick up on two dates in June and July, weather dependent.