{"product_id":"caucasian-queen-bee","title":"Caucasian Queen Bee","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQueens do not qualify for free shipping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYou will receive an email confirmation when you place your order. This does not mean your queen has been shipped. You will receive a second email with tracking information alerting you when your queen will arrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCAUCASIAN QUEEN TRAITS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOld World strain known for gentleness and productivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLikely to fly earlier, later, and in cooler conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eExceptional honey production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTend to gather large amounts of propolis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSanitary behaviors in the hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEasily handle harsh winter conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Caucasian honeybee originates from the country of Georgia in the Caucasus mountain region. Caucasian honeybees are an Old World strain known for their gentleness and productivity.  This trait, coupled with a propensity to fly earlier, later, and in cooler conditions results in a bee that is renowned for exceptional honey production. Another interesting trait is their tendency to gather larger amounts of propolis than most bees.  Propolis has medicinal qualities and helps the bees defend their hive from invaders and drafts. Propolis is an essential component of honeybee survival and valuable hive product.  A well-sealed sanitary hive and a very frugal winter cluster makes for an extremely hearty bee that can handle harsh winters and produce huge crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUEEN SOURCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our source for Caucasian genetics is Sue Cobey and Steve Shepperd at the WSU breeding program, through a California queen breeder. We keep them banked and they are caged and shipped from our store daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATED: \u003c\/strong\u003eYes, all queens are open mated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHIPPING DETAILS: \u003c\/b\u003eDuring the shipping season, orders placed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will not be shipped until the following Monday. Orders placed Mon-Thurs. will be shipped on the same or next day. All queens are shipped UPS Next Day Air (exceptions for Ground Shipping apply in parts of WI and MN) \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueens do not qualify for free shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Orders of 8 or less\u003c\/strong\u003e will be shipped in 3 Hole queen cages with attendants. Shipped in an envelope or small overnight box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Orders of 9+\u003c\/strong\u003e will be shipped in Mini Cages with candy tubes in a bag under the queens. Shipped in a Screen Shipping Box with loose bulk bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTO READ OUR QUEEN SHIPPING POLICY CLICK HERE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePICKUP DETAILS: \u003c\/strong\u003eQueens are also available for purchase In-Store during business hours. Queens are only caged once a day, and certain breeds may sell out by the end of the day. We recommend calling ahead to guarantee availability if you want to get a specific queen type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQUEEN OPTIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNone\u003c\/b\u003e – No Marking or Clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQueen Clipping\u003c\/b\u003e – These queens will have 1 wing Clipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQueen Marking\u003c\/b\u003e – These queens will be marked with a painted dot on her thorax (Color will depend on the year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQueen Marking and Clipping\u003c\/b\u003e – These queens will be marked with a painted dot on her thorax (Color will depend on the year) and 1 wing will be Clipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e**(Package Bees include a queen in the package)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQueen Replacement video featuring Randy Oliver, Watch here.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hansen Honey Farm LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49217676116122,"sku":"wdu1789208484115","price":21.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9541\/9290\/files\/caucasian-queen-bee_1.jpg?v=1789208489","url":"https:\/\/www.gentlemarket.shop\/products\/caucasian-queen-bee","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}