Spring Nucleus Hive - Locally Raised

Note that Locally Raised Spring Nucleus Hives will only be available on Medium frames in 2025 due to equipment limitations. For nucleus hives on Deep frames, please take a look at our Golden West Nucleus Hives. 5 deep frames or 8 medium frames of healthy bees, brood, honey, and a queen. Our spring nucs are made up with our bees and a purchased queen. The queens are given a full month to acclimate to their nuc, so you will never get an unaccepted queen in a cage. Spring nucs also include 1 pound of pollen supplement to be fed to the bees during poor weather. No box returns necessary on Deep nucs. Medium nucs will come in a plywood nuc box, which we would like back (price includes $25 refundable box and strap deposit). Nucleus hives must be picked up in Shoreline. We do not ship bees. These nucs are raised by Rainy Day Bees in the Seattle area. Our overwintered nucleus hives (when available) are often ready for pickup in mid-April. Special accommodations may be possible for earlier deli