About Our 8 Frame Nucleus Colony w/ Purchased Woodenware
This option includes an 8-frame nuc raised in the Diggin’ Livin’ style, using Western Shallow frames and the natural management practices described in Raising Resilient Bees. Each colony includes bees, brood, stores, and a naturally reared Diggin’ Livin’ queen.
Pricing Breakdown
Total: $445
$275 for the bees and naturally reared queen. $55 for a migratory lid. $55 for a single Western Shallow hive body. $60 for a two-way bottom board
About Our Starter Colonies
Each spring, Diggin’ Livin’ produces a limited number of surplus starter colonies using a natural, in-hive queen-rearing process. Rather than grafting, our bees select a new queen from sister eggs, supporting the colony’s natural structure and allowing the bees to raise the queen best suited to lead them. Each starter colony includes 8 Western Shallow frames filled with bees, brood, and stores: 7 drawn frames and 1 frame with foundation. These colonies take time and care to develop, and we complete multiple inspections to ensure a healthy colony and vigorous queen before pickup.
Pickup Details
Pickup is available only at our designated location outside of Cave Junction, Oregon. As pickup approaches, we’ll send detailed instructions by email. Please plan to arrive at 7:00 p.m., with bee loading beginning around dusk, usually around 7:40 p.m. We recommend bringing a pickup truck rather than transporting bees inside a car. Upon arrival, please remain in your vehicle until check-in. Anyone stepping out should wear a bee suit.
Refund Policy
Refund requests made within 10 days of pickup are eligible for a 40% refund. No refund will be issued for no-call or no-show orders within 48 hours of the scheduled pickup date.
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