Carnica Gehlberg Bee Colony – Deutsch Normalmaß (DN) Nucleus: a proven Carnica nuc for a successful start

The Carnica Gehlberg bee colony – Deutsch Normalmaß (DN) nucleus is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a gentle, vigorous bee colony that builds up strongly on the classic Deutsch Normalmaß (DN, German standard frame). The Carnica line Gehlberg stands for calm colonies, solid development throughout the season and pleasant handling at the apiary.

Whether you are getting started in beekeeping or expanding your own stock, this Carnica DN nuc gives you a stable foundation for successful beekeeping.

DN nuc with a mated Carnica queen

You receive a carefully prepared Carnica Gehlberg nucleus colony on Deutsch Normalmaß, designed for a safe start in your hive. The make-up of the nuc supports rapid development after it has been transferred:

• 3 brood frames with open and capped brood
• 1 food frame to provide stores in the early phase
• 1 frame being drawn out to encourage further comb building

The nuc comes with a mated Carnica queen, who ensures calm colony behaviour, an even brood pattern and steady further development.

Carnica Gehlberg – gentle, balanced and productive

The Carnica bee (Apis mellifera carnica) is one of the most sought-after bee breeds in Europe. It is particularly valued for its calm temperament, its adaptability and its good productivity.

The Gehlberg line is ideal for beekeepers who value colonies that are easy to manage and vigorous at the same time. Typical traits are:

🐝 calm behaviour during inspections
🐝 low swarming tendency with appropriate management
🐝 reliable spring build-up
🐝 good foraging activity throughout the season
🐝 robust, resilient colony development

This makes the Carnica Gehlberg bee colony – Deutsch Normalmaß (DN) nucleus suitable for beginners and experienced beekeepers alike.

Deutsch Normalmaß – a classic frame size for many hive systems

The nuc is supplied on Deutsch Normalmaß (DN) frames. This is one of the most traditional and most widely used hive sizes in German-speaking countries. For many beekeepers, DN offers the advantage of a familiar, proven management system that is easy to integrate.

The big plus: the nuc can be transferred straight into a suitable DN hive. No further adjustments are needed, so the colony can quickly settle down after the move and continue to develop.

DN frame dimensions

• Top bar: 394 mm
• Bottom bar: 370 mm
• Height: 223 mm

Thanks to the precisely matching dimensions, the nuc can easily be integrated into existing Deutsch Normalmaß hives.

Carefully prepared and inspected

Every Carnica Gehlberg DN nuc is professionally assembled and inspected before dispatch. This way you receive a healthy, well-built young colony that is ready to keep developing in your hive.

Safe shipping of live bee colonies

To ensure that your Carnica Gehlberg bee colony – Deutsch Normalmaß (DN) nucleus arrives safely and in good condition, it is shipped in specially developed transport packaging. This provides good ventilation and reliable supplies during transit.

Delivery is by overnight express to keep transit time as short as possible. You will usually receive the planned delivery date by email 2 to 7 days before dispatch.

Please make sure that you or someone you have asked can accept the delivery in person, so that the colony can be transferred into the hive without delay after arrival.

Delivery to selected European countries

We ship the Carnica Gehlberg bee colony – Deutsch Normalmaß (DN) nucleus to:

• Germany
• Austria
• Netherlands
• Belgium
• Luxembourg
• France

Delivery to islands is only possible if there is a permanent road connection to the mainland.

Important information on weather and shipping

The availability of bee colonies depends on the weather conditions. Severe cold, prolonged rain, snow or great heat can delay shipping by 1 to 2 weeks.

Please let us know about any planned absences as early as possible so that we can arrange delivery accordingly. Please also make sure to provide a valid email address and telephone number when ordering, so that we can reach you quickly if we have questions or if the date changes.