Carnica Sankt Johann Nucleus Colony Deutsch Normalmaß (DN)

Carnica Sankt Johann bee colony in Deutsch Normalmaß (DN, German standard frame) – your reliable start in beekeeping

The Carnica Sankt Johann bee colony stands for gentleness, productivity and reliability. Our carefully bred Carnica nucleus colonies (nucs) in Deutsch Normalmaß (DN) are ideal for stocking your hive with a healthy, vigorous young colony.

Every nuc is made up by experienced beekeepers, inspected and prepared for shipping – including 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 DN frames, consisting of 5 high-quality frames:

• 3 brood frames with open and capped brood
• 1 food frame for a secure food supply
• 1 frame being drawn out

The included queen comes from our proven Sankt Johann breeding line and is checked by hand. She is already mated and ensures an even brood pattern, good laying performance and steady colony development.

Before shipping, our beekeepers thoroughly check every colony for health and vitality. An official health certificate is, of course, included with the 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 peaceful temperament. Our Sankt Johann breeding line combines the best qualities of this traditional bee:

• Gentle and calm to handle – ideal for beginners and professional beekeepers
• Low swarming tendency and easy to keep – little urge to swarm, easy to manage
• High-yielding and hard-working – very good honey yields across different nectar flows
• Hardy and winter-proof – well adapted to changeable weather
• Healthy and vigorous – robust against diseases and parasites

With a Carnica Sankt Johann nuc, you lay the foundation for successful, sustainable beekeeping.

Deutsch Normalmaß (DN) – a classic frame size for many hive systems

Our Carnica nucs are supplied on Deutsch Normalmaß (DN) frames – one of the most traditional and widely used hive sizes in German-speaking countries. This means you can place your new colony directly into your existing DN hive, without any conversion or adjustment.

DN frame dimensions

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

This compatibility ensures a stress-free settling-in period and allows the bees to continue building comb quickly.

Safe shipping – stress-free for bees and beekeeper

To make sure your Carnica Sankt Johann bees arrive healthy and lively, they are shipped in specially designed transport boxes with optimal ventilation and food supply. Delivery is by overnight express to keep transit time as short as possible.

About 2–7 days before dispatch, you will receive an email with the planned delivery date. Please make sure that you or someone you have authorised can accept the delivery in person, so that the colony can be placed in the hive straight away.

We deliver to Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Delivery to islands is only possible if there is a permanent road connection to the mainland.

Important notes on weather and shipping

As the availability of the bees depends on the weather, shipping may be postponed by 1–2 weeks due to conditions such as excessive heat, cold, snow or rain. Please therefore let us know in advance about any periods when you will be away.

Please provide your correct email address and phone number when ordering so that we can contact you.