{"product_id":"italian-queen-bee-copy","title":"Hybrid-Cross 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\u003eHYBRID QUEEN TRAITS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eItalian-Carniolan Hybrid produced in the lower mountain region of Northern California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA good choice for colder climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExcellent honey producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKnown for hygienic behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExcellent foragers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUEEN SOURCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e All of our queens are sourced from reputable breeders in Northern California. 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\u003eYou will be asked to select a shipping date. Your queens will arrive the next day. All Queen Bees shipped outside of WI and MN will be shipped Next Day Air. Within WI and MN, UPS Ground shipping is offered, because it is a next day service. \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\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9923\/4609\/files\/Queen_Bee_Return_Policy.pdf?v=1759415009\" title=\"Queen Shipping Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTO READ OUR QUEEN SHIPPING POLICY CLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\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 type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNone\u003c\/b\u003e – No Marking or Clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQueen Clipping\u003c\/b\u003e – These queens will have 1 wing Clipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\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 style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\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, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7PJLIDYgqGw\"\u003eWatch here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hansen Honey Farm LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54492884074801,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/9923\/4609\/files\/0_d6efec54-5a3a-406c-a7ea-d03d050c75af.jpg?v=1757705727","url":"https:\/\/hansenhoneyfarm.com\/products\/italian-queen-bee-copy","provider":"Hansen Honey Farm LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}