{"product_id":"5-frame-nucleus-hive","title":"5 Frame Nucleus Hive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Orders closed for 2026, contact to be put on the will-call list*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer quality 5 frame nucs that are available for pickup the end of March through mid April in NW Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach nuc will have a 2026 proven laying, young queen grafted from proven stock. They are grafted off of local survivor stock we have selected for. Each nuc consists of 5 frames of brood\/pollen\/honey.  No frame exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe start splitting our hives in late-February and put these nucs together at that time. We attempt to have a 4 year frame rotation within our broodnests. The benefit for our customers is that the majority of the combs being placed into the 5 frame nucs are 4 years old and newer (4 frames are drawn comb and 1 will be foundation which is typically a drawn comb full of sealed brood\/honey by the time the customer receives the nuc). A ripe queen cell from our local stock is placed into the nuc 24-48 hours after splitting. Before the customer receives their nuc(s), we will have confirmed several times that the nuc is queen-right and has a suitable laying pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*When you purchase a nuc it does \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e come with the equipment you will need for the bees to stay in permanently, it will only be the bees and 5 deep frames. You will need to have at minimum a deep hive body with 5 additional frames (3 if using 8 frame equipment), a bottom board, and a lid ready. These nucs need to be transferred into full size boxes as quickly as possible.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQ9NPYRO2THBdIFuaRlM_hTWCvAAc8m8pv5gs51oy1dcHPzGSCkOI5n8dFqT02_zfGtV7-Fwtra4rWT\/pub\"\u003eNuc frequently asked questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePricing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-49 nucs: $185\/ea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50+ nucs: Call for pricing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"East Hill Honey Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8130351038563,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0189\/9184\/files\/5-Frame-Nucleus-Hive.png?v=1697737952","url":"https:\/\/easthillhoney.com\/products\/5-frame-nucleus-hive","provider":"East Hill Honey Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}