{"product_id":"preorder-2027-established-bee-colony","title":"(PREORDER) 2027 Established Bee Colony","description":"\u003cp\u003eLet \u003cstrong\u003eMillheim Honey Company\u003c\/strong\u003e take care of the hard work of getting your colony started. Our \u003cstrong\u003eestablished honey bee colonies\u003c\/strong\u003e are already well on their way to thriving, so you can skip the early buildup phase and jump straight into active hive management. Each colony includes a \u003cstrong\u003emated, marked 2027 queen\u003c\/strong\u003e and a strong, healthy population of worker bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYour Established Hive Includes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePainted 10-frame Langstroth brood box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 frames of drawn comb\u003c\/strong\u003e containing brood in multiple stages, stored resources, and a laying queen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-frame feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e for syrup support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatching bottom board and migratory lid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is \u003cstrong\u003epickup only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once your order is placed, I’ll email you when your colony is nearing readiness. There’s no need to select a pickup date at checkout — once the colony is prepared, you’ll receive a calendar with available pickup times so we can schedule what works best for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMHC bees are raised \u003cstrong\u003ewithout the use of chemical treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e, and our queens are selected for \u003cstrong\u003edisease resistance, calm temperament, and strong colony behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you’re new to beekeeping or expanding your apiary, we’ll provide care instructions and management tips to help ensure a smooth start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRefund Policy (Important)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchases of \u003cstrong\u003eestablished hives are refundable prior to March 1, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, minus a \u003cstrong\u003e10% processing fee\u003c\/strong\u003e to cover colony preparation, planning, and scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter March 1, 2027, all established hive purchases are non-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e, as colonies are actively built, maintained, and prepared for pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsibility After Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Millheim Honey Company is not responsible for the condition of the colony after pickup, including during transport or installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all provided \u003cstrong\u003etransport and installation instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e carefully to ensure the success of your colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions about your purchase, scheduling, or hive setup, feel free to call me at \u003cstrong\u003e(979) 551-5024\u003c\/strong\u003e. I’m always happy to help and look forward to getting you set up with a \u003cstrong\u003estrong, established colony for Spring 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐝🍯\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millheim Honey Company","offers":[{"title":"Deposit","offer_id":47631851880685,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pay in Full","offer_id":47631851913453,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/1876\/4781\/files\/0_dba0a377-36ef-43dd-b9ee-f8eb1e9a010e.jpg?v=1736990883","url":"https:\/\/millheimhoneycompany.com\/products\/preorder-2027-established-bee-colony","provider":"Millheim Honey Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}