Carnica Sklenar bee colony on Deutsch Normalmaß – a gentle nuc for successful beekeeping

The Carnica Sklenar bee colony on Deutsch Normalmaß (DN, German standard frame) is the right choice for beekeepers looking for a calm, vital and productive young colony. The proven Carnica Sklenar line stands for well-balanced colonies, good development and pleasant handling at the apiary. With this nuc, you create a reliable foundation for successful and sustainable beekeeping.

Every nuc is made up, checked and prepared for shipping with great care by experienced beekeepers. Of course, a mated and checked Carnica Sklenar queen is included, already fully integrated into the colony.

Strong Carnica bee colony with a checked Sklenar queen

You receive a complete Carnica Sklenar nucleus colony on Deutsch Normalmaß on 5 frames. The composition is designed to give the colony a stable start in its new hive:

• 3 brood frames with open and capped brood
• 1 food frame to ensure a reliable basic supply
• 1 frame being drawn out

The queen included comes from our proven Sklenar breeding line and is carefully checked by hand. She is already mated and supports an even brood pattern, strong colony development and calm behaviour in the colony.

Before dispatch, every colony is thoroughly checked for health, vitality and varroa. You will receive an official health certificate after delivery.

Characteristics of the Carnica Sklenar bee

The Carnica bee (Apis mellifera carnica) is one of the most popular bee races in Europe. It is particularly valued for its peaceful nature, good development and reliable performance throughout the year.

The Carnica Sklenar line combines numerous traits that are of interest to beginners and experienced beekeepers alike:

🐝 gentle and calm – ideal for pleasant handling
🐝 low swarming tendency and easy to keep – simple to manage
🐝 productive and hard-working – very good honey yields under varying forage conditions
🐝 hardy and winter-proof – well adapted to changing weather
🐝 healthy and vital – robust development and a stable colony structure

With a Carnica Sklenar nuc on Deutsch Normalmaß, you lay the foundation for successful, long-term beekeeping.

Deutsch Normalmaß – a proven hive system for many beekeepers

Our Carnica Sklenar nucs are supplied on Deutsch Normalmaß frames. This hive size is one of the classic and most widespread systems in beekeeping and is valued by many beekeepers for its proven handling.

Your advantage: the colony can be placed directly into an existing Deutsch Normalmaß hive. No additional modifications or adjustments are necessary, so the nuc can settle in and continue developing quickly.

Frame dimensions at a glance

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

These dimensions ensure a precise fit in your hive and create optimum conditions for further comb building.

Safe shipping – gentle on bees and beekeepers

To ensure that your Carnica Sklenar bee colony on Deutsch Normalmaß arrives healthy and vital, it is shipped in specially developed transport boxes with good ventilation and a reliable food supply.

Delivery is by overnight express to keep transit time as short as possible. Approximately 2 to 7 days before dispatch, you will receive an email with the planned delivery date.

Please make sure that you or someone you have authorised accepts the delivery in person, so that the colony can be placed in its hive straight after arrival.

Delivery to selected European countries

We deliver our Carnica Sklenar bee colonies on Deutsch Normalmaß to:

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

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

Important information on weather, shipping and availability

The availability of bee colonies depends on the weather conditions. Extreme heat, cold, snow or persistent rain can delay dispatch by 1 to 2 weeks.

Please let us know in good time about any planned periods of absence so that we can coordinate delivery accordingly. Please also make sure to provide a correct email address and telephone number when ordering, so that we can reach you quickly if we have any questions or if dates change.