Carnica Sklenar Purebred Nucleus Colony Deutsch Normalmaß – a high-quality Carnica nuc for a safe start

The Carnica Sklenar purebred nucleus colony on Deutsch Normalmaß is the ideal choice for beekeepers looking for a gentle, productive young colony with high-quality genetics. The proven Sklenar purebred line stands for calm colonies, good development and pleasant handling at the apiary. This nuc therefore offers the best conditions for successful and sustainable beekeeping.

Whether you are just starting out with bees or expanding your existing colonies – with a Carnica Sklenar purebred nucleus colony on Deutsch Normalmaß (DN, German standard frame) you are opting for quality, stability and reliable colony development.

Purebred nuc with a tested Sklenar queen

You receive a carefully prepared Carnica Sklenar purebred nuc on Deutsch Normalmaß on 5 frames. Its make-up is designed so that the colony quickly settles into its new hive after being transferred and can continue to develop rapidly.

The nuc consists of:

• 3 brood frames with open and capped brood
• 1 food frame for a reliable basic food supply
• 1 frame being drawn out to encourage further comb building

The delivery includes a mated and tested Carnica Sklenar purebred queen that is already fully integrated into the colony. This supports calm behaviour, an even brood pattern and stable development of the nuc.

Carnica Sklenar purebred – gentleness, performance and reliable development

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 adaptability and reliable performance in practical beekeeping.

The Carnica Sklenar purebred line combines traits that are especially attractive to beginners and experienced beekeepers alike:

🐝 gentle and calm – pleasant to handle
🐝 low swarming tendency – easy to manage with appropriate management
🐝 productive and hard-working – good development and a strong honey yield
🐝 resilient and winter-hardy – robust in changing weather conditions
🐝 vigorous and stable – balanced colony development with good adaptability

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

Deutsch Normalmaß – a classic size for proven hive systems

The Carnica Sklenar purebred nucleus colony on Deutsch Normalmaß is supplied on Deutsch Normalmaß frames. This is one of the most traditional and most widely used hive sizes in German-speaking countries and is particularly popular with many beekeepers for its practical handling.

Your advantage: the nuc can be placed directly into a matching Deutsch Normalmaß hive. No additional modifications or adjustments are needed, so the colony can carry on working without unnecessary disturbance after being transferred.

Dimensions of the Deutsch Normalmaß frames

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

Thanks to these dimensions, the nuc can easily be integrated into existing systems and can continue comb building straight away after being transferred.

Carefully prepared for a stable start

Every Carnica Sklenar purebred nucleus colony on Deutsch Normalmaß is assembled, inspected and prepared for shipping with great care by experienced beekeepers. This way, you receive a healthy young colony with a good mass of bees and excellent conditions for stable further development.

Before shipping, every colony is thoroughly checked for health, vitality and varroa. An official health certificate is provided after delivery.

Safe shipping of live bee colonies

To make sure your Carnica Sklenar purebred nucleus colony on Deutsch Normalmaß arrives safely and in good condition, it is shipped in specially developed transport boxes. These ensure good ventilation and a reliable food supply during transport.

Delivery is by overnight express to keep the transport time 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 a person you have authorised can accept the delivery directly, so that the colony can be placed in the hive without delay after arrival.

Delivery to selected European countries

We deliver the Carnica Sklenar purebred nucleus colony on Deutsch Normalmaß to:

• Germany
• Austria
• France
• the 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. Severe heat, cold, snow or persistent rain may delay shipping by 1 to 2 weeks.

Please let us know in good time about any planned periods of absence so that we can arrange 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 the date changes.