{"product_id":"2027-package-bees-3-lb-with-mated-queen","title":"2027 Package Bees – 3 lb. with Mated Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your bees for spring 2027! Our 3-pound packages include approximately 10,000 honey bees and a mated queen, ready to install in your own hive equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice: $225 per package\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage bees are a fun way to get started in beekeeping and watch your colony grow from the ground up. They're also a great way to replace winter losses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Pickup Information — Please Read Before Ordering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLOCAL PICKUP ONLY at Charlie Bee Company. We do not ship bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage bees are live animals and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emust be picked up promptly when they arrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike nucs, packages cannot be held at the shop for extended periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe expect packages to arrive sometime in April 2027, with the exact date to be determined. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will notify all package buyers of the scheduled pickup date by March 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as soon as we have confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease be prepared to arrange pickup on the designated arrival date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy ordering, you agree to make arrangements to pick up your bees when they arrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage Bee Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackage bees are sold without a warranty. We cannot guarantee that your colony will accept the queen, establish successfully, or survive after installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll show you how to install your package and answer your questions so you can get your bees off to a good start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease purchase only if you can accommodate the time-sensitive pickup requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlie Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71816453554429,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1700\/4541\/files\/ChatGPTImageOct5_2025_09_11_59AM.png?v=1759679778","url":"https:\/\/charliebee.com\/products\/2027-package-bees-3-lb-with-mated-queen","provider":"Charlie Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}