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15+ for £35 each
45+ for £30 each
100+ for £25
Carniolan (Carnica) Queen Bee Characteristics:
- Gentle & Easy to Manage – Ideal for beekeepers, even in populated areas.
- Hardy Foragers – Active on cold, wet days and excellent at overwintering.
- Strong Orientation – Better navigation than other honey bees, reducing hive drifting.
- Efficient Brood Management – Rapid brood production that slows when forage is scarce.
- Longer Lifespan – Workers live up to 12% longer than other breeds.
- Resourceful & Low Maintenance – Efficient honey storage, minimal propolis use.
Perfect for beekeepers looking for resilient, productive, and easy-to-handle bees!
Carniolan Queen Bee
SKU: Q006
£40.00Price
£25 each for Queen Bee orders over 100
Ready for April 2026
The Carniolan (Carnica) honey bee is a subspecies of the Western honey bee, naturally adapted to Slovenia, the Austrian Alps, and parts of Eastern Europe. Known as Carniolans or “Carnies,” they are the second most popular bees among beekeepers after Italians. Dark with brown bands, they are slightly smaller than other bees but just as efficient at foraging. They also thrive in regions like Hungary, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
