Harvest Lane Honey Live Bees Carniolans - 3 lb package

Harvest Lane Honey Live Bees Carniolan - 3 lb Package

Carniolan honeybees are known for their adaptability and consistent temperament, making them an excellent choice for beekeepers seeking productive colonies. While slightly less common in the U.S., Carniolans stand out for their ability to thrive in cooler and overcast conditions.

Carniolan queens are slower to begin brood production, requiring ample pollen and nectar. This delay (up to 45 days) results in a strong colony by winter, with brood production extending into September. Their higher swarming tendency, especially in the first year, should be monitored.

Carniolans can produce 15% more honey than Italian bees, thanks to their ability to forage in less-than-ideal weather. Their large winter colonies stay warm but require supplemental feeding with liquid bee feed from February until spring to avoid running out of honey stores.

Key Features:

• Temperament: Consistent and manageable year-round, responds well to smoke.
• Brood Production: Delayed start but strong through September, ensuring a robust winter colony.
• Swarming Behavior: Higher tendency, particularly in the first year.
• Honey Production: 15% higher than Italian bees due to activity in cooler, cloudier weather.
• Winter Adaptation: Large winter colonies stay warm but require supplemental feeding.

Package Includes:

• 3 lb of live Carniolan bees.
• 1 Carniolan queen bee

Choose Carniolan honeybees for their adaptability and productivity, ideal for regions with variable weather and for beekeepers aiming to maximize honey yields.