Saskatraz Breeding Stock Available in 2023

All breeding stock is selected and certified

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Saskatraz stock is selected + bred in Saskatchewan for honey production, wintering ability, and resistance to mites and brood diseases

Saskatraz Hybrid Queens

Saskatraz hybrid queens are produced at Olivarez Honey Bees Inc. (OHB) in Northern California (Orland) from April 15th to the end of August each year. These Saskatraz hybrid queens will produce pure Canadian Saskatraz drones for breeding use.

Saskatraz Hybrid Queen Pricing

1-16 queens - 39.50 USD each
17-32 queens - 37.00 USD each
33-99 queens - 35.00 USD each
100+ queens - 34.00 USD each

Orders of ten queens or less are available for pickup only.

Queens are available marked for an additional charge.

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Saskatraz Queen Cells

Saskatraz queen cells from selected Saskatraz breeder colonies. Available each starting in May depending on the weather. Available for pickup only.

20 CAD each

Saskatraz Production Queens

Saskatraz production queens are produced in Saskatchewan at Meadow Ridge Enterprises Ltd. They are available from July to August each year.

55 CAD each

Saskatraz Breeder Queen

Selected Saskatraz breeder colonies are available from overwintered 2022 colonies at the end of May. 2023 Breeders are available from the end of June through August.

Saskatraz Breeder Queen Pricing

Saskatraz Outcross Mated Breeder
- 3-Hole Cage - 300 CAD
- 3-Frame Nuc - 500 CAD
Saskatraz Close Population Mated Breeder
- 3-Hole Cage - 500 CAD
- 3-Frame Nuc - 700 CAD

Four-Frame Nuc Pricing

All sales of Nucs are Pickup Only

1-9 Nucs - 280 CAD
10 + Nucs - 275 CAD

Four Frame Nucs w/Saskatraz Hybrid Queen

A limited number of four-frame nucs with 2023 Saskatraz Hybrid queens are available each year in early June.

Ordering Information

Please order as far in advance as possible. Three weeks' notice or more is preferred.

For breeder queen orders please contact

Albert Robertson - a.j.robertson@saskatraz.com

For all other inquiries please contact

Colton Rutherford - sales@saskatraz.com

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Shipping Information

Prices do not include shipping costs.
Shipping is through Air Canada Cargo, UPS, or Canada Post Priority Mail.
All shipments are UNINSURED and are shipped at the customer's risk. Replacement is at the discretion of Meadow Ridge Enterprises LTD.
Examine the contents of your shipment immediately upon delivery.
Shipped queens should be watered immediately upon receipt and then placed into hives or a queen bank as soon as possible.

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