Carnica Sankt Johann Bee Colony on German Standard Frames – Your Reliable Start in Beekeeping

The Carnica Sankt Johann bee colony stands for gentleness, performance, and reliability. Our carefully bred Carnica nucleus colonies on German Standard frames (Deutsch Normalmaß) are ideal for establishing a healthy, vigorous young colony in your hive. Each nucleus colony is created, inspected, and prepared for shipment by experienced beekeepers and includes a mated, tested Carnica Sankt Johann queen.

Strong Bee Colony with a Tested Queen

You will receive a complete Carnica Sankt Johann nucleus colony on German Standard frames, consisting of 5 high-quality frames:

• 3 brood frames with capped and open brood

• 1 food frame to ensure secure nourishment

• 1 partially drawn comb

The included queen originates from our proven Sankt Johann breeding line and is carefully hand-checked. She is fully mated and ensures a strong, balanced brood pattern and stable colony development. Before shipment, each colony is thoroughly inspected for health, vitality, and freedom from varroa mites. An official veterinary health certificate can be requested after delivery.

Characteristics of the Carnica Sankt Johann Bee

The Carnica bee (Apis mellifera carnica) is one of the most popular bee races in Europe, valued for its excellent adaptability and calm temperament. Our Sankt Johann line combines the best traits of this traditional bee:

• Gentle and calm behavior: ideal for beginners and professional beekeepers

• Low swarming tendency and easy management

• High productivity and strong foraging activity: excellent honey yields on diverse nectar flows

• Hardy and winter-resistant: well adapted to changing weather conditions

• Healthy and vital: robust resistance to diseases and parasites

With a Carnica Sankt Johann nucleus colony, you lay the foundation for successful and sustainable beekeeping.

German Standard Frame Size Compatible with Popular Hive Systems

Our Carnica nucleus colonies are supplied on German Standard (Deutsch Normalmaß) frames, allowing immediate transfer into your existing hive without modifications.

Frame dimensions at a glance:

• Top bar: 394 mm

• Bottom bar: 370 mm

• Height: 223 mm

This compatibility ensures smooth integration and rapid continuation of comb construction.

Stress Free and Safe Shipping for Bees and Beekeepers

To ensure your Carnica Sankt Johann bees arrive healthy and vigorous, shipping is carried out in specially designed transport boxes with optimal ventilation and food supply. Delivery is made via overnight express service to minimize transport time. You will receive an email with the scheduled delivery date approximately 2–7 days before dispatch.

Please ensure that you or a designated person is present to receive the shipment personally so the colony can be installed in the hive immediately.

We ship to Germany, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Delivery to islands is only possible if there is a fixed road connection to the mai