Package Bees Carniolan Queen - Selby Live Bees 3 Lb.

We are proud to offer package bees made by Fred Selby, a 2nd generation beekeeper. Previously head of the Shonnard's Nursery Beekeeping Department, Fred now professionally operates his apiary near Brownsville, Oregon. 

A 3 lb. package of bees includes a caged CARNIOLAN QUEEN, mated and unmarked, roughly 10,000 bees, and a can of sugar water.

Package bee orders will be available for pickup approx. Late April; the exact date is determined by weather and other delivery circumstances. Please call if you have any questions or need to discuss pick-up day accommodations.

A cancellation fee of $30.00 applies to all cancelled bee orders prior to the pick-up day being set. Pre-orders are non-refundable once pick-up day is set.

Package Bee purchases are for PICK-UP AT OUR STORE IN CORVALLIS ONLY.  WE DO NOT SHIP PACKAGES.

BEES ARE LOCAL PICK-UP ONLY AT:
Shonnard’s Nursery
6600 SW Philomath Blvd
Corvallis, OR  97333

A note about packages:  You are purchasing a mated Italian or Carniolan queen.  The bees accompanying her in the package are bulk bees not related to the queen, and can be a mix of Italian or Carniolan individuals.  You will see the true genetics of your queen expressed in your bees after a few brood cycles have been completed and your hive is established.  (For example, don’t be alarmed if light colored bees are in the package with your dark Carniolan queen!)

Wondering about installation? We will send you home with printed installation instructions, but you can always see how it's done by watching our package bee installation video on YouTube, HERE.

*Please have your equipment purchased, prepared, and ready for the arrival of your bees; have your equipment at home assembled and ready for immediate installation.

We will send email updates as well as update our website with current information about dates and times for pickup as we know them.  However, occasionally email messages are mistakenly routed to junk mail folders, or voicemail messages don’t reach the intended recipient.  If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks prior to the approximate pick-up date regarding the pick up of your bees, please call the store at 541-929-3524 or check our website for information.

PICK-UP ADDRESS:
Shonnard’s Nursery
6600 SW Philomath Blvd.
Corvallis, OR  97333
541-929-3524
www.shonnnards.com