2026 Nucleus Colonies
We are sold out of NUCs for the Spring of 2026.
If you would like to get placed on a stand-by list please fill out the form below. If NUCs become available due to cancellations, we will contact you.
A Nucleus (NUC) is essentially a starter colony of honey bees. They are comprised of five frames which include pollen, nectar, brood in all stages, a laying queen along with a sufficient workforce of bees to support the growing colony.
We produce NUCs and queens in the Spring from our own local stock of bees. Once taken home, the NUCs needs to be transferred into a standard 8 or 10 frame hive body. Our bees are inspected as part of state apiary inspection program by the NCDA&CS.
Our NUCs are usually ready for pick-up towards the last week of April and we continue to produce them until the end of May. We usually sell out of NUCs every year, so pre-ordering is essential.
We can produce NUCs using deep or medium frame sizes. Frame size must be determined at the time of ordering. Frames will be wooden and the foundation will be either crimped wire wax, wax coated plastic or a combination of the two. All NUCs come in a plastic Pro-NUC box.
To order NUCs, please fill out the NUC order form below and someone will get in touch with you to finalize your order. After I receive the order form, I will send you an email confirming your order. A deposit of $50 per NUC will be required to complete the order. If you do not receive an email, please contact me directly at nadeaufarmsnc@gmail.com
Deep Frame NUCs are $200 and Medium Frame NUCs are $185. We have a limited number of NUCs, therefore it is best to order early. All queens are locally bred, mated and will be marked for no extra charge.
