Spring 2027 Nucs For Sale

Price: $200 per nuc | Preorders Now Open

Get a head start on the 2027 beekeeping season with a strong, established honey bee nucleus colony from Riverview Road Apiary!

Our five-frame nucs contain Italian-mix honey bees, affectionately known as "Italian mutts," that are generally gentle and productive. They're an excellent choice for both beginning beekeepers and experienced beekeepers looking to expand their apiaries.

What's Included

• Five frames containing bees, brood, and food stores

• An established, mated and laying queen

• Italian-mix honey bees known for their gentle temperament and productivity

• A durable, reusable Pro Nuc plastic transport box

Inspected for Colony Health

All nucs undergo two inspections before sale:

1. Inspection by the state apiary inspector in their state of origin.

2. Inspection by our local Illinois apiary inspector after arriving at Riverview Road Apiary.

Nucs will only be released for pickup after the required inspections have been completed.

Spring 2027 Preorders

Reserve your nuc today for $200. Full payment is required at checkout.

Pickup is expected in Spring 2027. Exact dates will be announced once confirmed and depend on weather, colony readiness, and completion of required inspections.

Customers will be contacted with pickup instructions when their nucs are ready.

Pickup Location

Riverview Road Apiary
12000 N Riverview Road
Chillicothe, IL

Local pickup only. No shipping.

Why Start With a Nuc?

A nucleus colony gives you a valuable head start compared with a package of bees. With a laying queen, developing brood, and an established workforce, your colony can begin expanding immediately after installation.

Whether you're starting your first hive or growing your apiary, we're happy to help you get your 2027 beekeeping season off to a strong start.