Carnica Sankt Johann Bee Colony Zander 1.5 – A Strong Start with a Proven Carnica Line

The Carnica Sankt Johann Bee Colony Zander 1.5 is an ideal choice for beekeepers looking for a healthy, calm, and productive colony. The Sankt Johann line is known for balanced colonies, reliable development, and pleasant handling in everyday beekeeping.

Our bee colonies are assembled with great care and prepared on Zander 1.5 frames. This gives you a well-developed young colony that can continue to grow quickly once introduced into a compatible hive.

Carefully Prepared Bee Colony with a Tested Carnica Queen

You will receive a complete Carnica Sankt Johann Bee Colony Zander 1.5 on 5 frames. The composition is designed to provide a secure start and strong ongoing development:

• 3 brood frames with open and capped brood
• 1 food frame for basic nourishment
• 1 frame under construction

Included is a mated and tested Carnica Sankt Johann queen from a proven breeding line. She supports a consistent brood pattern, calm colony development, and stable colony growth.

Before shipping, each colony is thoroughly inspected. We pay special attention to vitality, health, and freedom from varroa. An official health certificate can of course be included with the delivery.

The Strengths of the Carnica Sankt Johann Bee

The Carnica bee is one of the most popular bee races in Europe. It is especially valued for its gentle temperament, adaptability, and dependable performance.

The Sankt Johann line combines key qualities that are highly appreciated in modern beekeeping:

🐝 calm behavior during hive inspections
🐝 low swarming tendency with proper management
🐝 good spring development and stable seasonal performance
🐝 strong foraging activity under different nectar flow conditions
🐝 robust and winter-hardy colonies

With the Carnica Sankt Johann Bee Colony Zander 1.5, you create an excellent foundation for successful and sustainable beekeeping.

Zander 1.5 – More Brood Space for Flexible Hive Management

The colony is supplied on Zander 1.5 frames. This format is especially interesting for beekeepers who want the advantage of a larger brood chamber while continuing to use a proven hive system.

The major advantage is that the colony can be placed directly into a suitable Zander 1.5 hive. No additional modifications or adjustments are required. This allows for a smooth and low-stress introduction into the new hive.

Dimensions of the Zander 1.5 Frames

• Top bar: 477 mm
• Height: 337 mm
• Hive system: Zander 1.5

Thanks to the matching frame size, the colony can continue working immediately after transfer and carry on building comb without interruption.

Safe Shipping for Live Bee Colonies

To ensure that your Carnica Sankt Johann Bee Colony Zander 1.5 arrives safely and in good condition, shipping is carried out in specially designed transport boxes. These provide good ventilation and reliable nourishment during transport.

Delivery is made by overnight express to keep transport times as short as possible. You will usually receive the planned delivery date by email 2 to 7 days before shipping.

Please make sure that you or an authorized person can receive the shipment directly so that the colony can be placed into the hive without delay after arrival.

Delivery to Selected European Countries

We ship the Carnica Sankt Johann Bee Colony Zander 1.5 to:

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

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

Important Information About Weather and Shipping

The availability of bee colonies depends on weather conditions. Severe cold, prolonged rain, snow, or extreme heat may cause shipping to be delayed by 1 to 2 weeks.

Please let us know about any planned absences as early as possible so that we can coordinate delivery accordingly. When placing your order, please also make sure to provide a valid email address and telephone number so that we can reach you quickly in case of questions or schedule changes.