Package Bees for Sale in Thornton Colorado
Package Bees for Sale in Thornton Colorado
Thornton Pickup Details - Spring 2027 (New Stop)
| Wave: | Wave 1 — April 2027, dates to be determined |
| Pickup Date: | To be determined — estimated April 1–30, 2027 |
| Pickup Time: | TBA |
| Location: | Sam's Club, 9601 Grant St, Thornton, CO 80229 |
| USDA Zone: | 5b |
| Avg Last Frost: | Estimated ~May 10 |
| Bloom Start: | Early May |
New for 2027 — package bees, queens, and pollen patties at this stop. Nucleus colonies are not available here; see the full 2027 pickup list for nuc stops. Queens are available at every one of our pickup stops. Pre-order required - we sell out every year.
Beekeeping in Thornton, Colorado - Zone 5b
Thornton sits in the Denver metro area — expect a mild, relatively short winter by Front Range standards, but keep an eye on the same spring hail risk that affects the rest of the corridor.
What We Deliver to Thornton
Package Bees
2 lb or 3 lb packages — Carniolan, Italian, or Buckfast
Mated, laying queen included
Stock selectively bred for hygienic behavior and mite resistance
Queen Bees
Unmarked queens only — $45 Carniolan or Italian, $55 Buckfast
Verified layers before caging
Available at every pickup stop
Nucleus colonies are not offered at the Thornton stop for 2027. Find your nearest nuc stop on the full pickup list.
Why Choose Little Apiary on the Prairie?
Northern-Bred Genetics: Our Carniolan, Italian, and Buckfast bees are selected for hygienic behavior, mite resistance, and cold-climate performance. Every queen is verified laying before caging.
Delivered Fresh to Thornton: Your bees travel from our California breeding partners to Thornton in a climate-controlled trailer — no shipping stress, no postal delays. Pick up your bees at Sam's Club.
Real Support: Got questions? Call Darin directly at (701) 809-0153.
Other Colorado Pickup Locations
Loveland · Longmont · Fort Morgan
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Ready to Order?
We sell out every year. Secure your bees for Thornton pickup today.
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