{"product_id":"nicot-queen-introduction-cage","title":"Nicot Queen Shipping \u0026 Introduction Cage (Yellow) – Queen Rearing (100 pack)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eThe Nicot queen shipping and introduction cage is a reliable, reusable solution for safely transporting and introducing queen bees into a colony. Designed for ease of use, it helps improve queen acceptance while protecting the queen during transit and introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eUsed by beekeepers across the UK, this durable plastic cage is ideal for both hobbyists and commercial operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ycgkk5\" data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hbfap2\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eSafely transport and introduce queen bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vq8rmk\" data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eImproves acceptance rates in new colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p5j78h\" data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eBuilt-in fondant compartment for feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w9hfp0\" data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eReusable, durable plastic design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dyuv4l\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eMultiple cages can be clipped together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3k49id\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eSuitable for beginners and commercial beekeepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"d1ogpu\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eWhat Is a Queen Introduction Cage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eA queen introduction cage is used to safely introduce a new queen into a hive by preventing direct contact with worker bees during the initial acceptance period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eThe cage allows the queen’s pheromones to spread through the colony while protecting her from aggression. Once the colony accepts her scent, the workers will release her naturally. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eThis process significantly increases the success rate when requeening or introducing new genetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9kmvp5\" data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10uwu1i\" data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003ePlace the queen inside the cage with a small amount of fondant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12sdrpn\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eInsert the cage between brood frames in the hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uoc1hd\" data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eWorker bees gradually chew through the fondant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10nvxeh\" data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eThe queen is released once the colony has accepted her\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eThe built-in fondant compartment ensures the queen is fed during introduction or transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bfe9be\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ajqhgo\" data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003eLarge contact surface for better queen acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y3rehz\" data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eIntegrated fondant chamber with protective lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i7a01a\" data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eClip-together design for handling multiple queens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16kva4s\" data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eCompact and lightweight for easy use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eThis cage is often referred to as a modern version of a traditional Butler cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"srj4jy\" data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12juy8c\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eBeekeepers introducing new queens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e6fpdq\" data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eQueen breeders and suppliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ruj0e\" data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003eAnyone transporting queens between apiaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ayai5u\" data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eHobbyist and commercial beekeepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1quzg24\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eBrand: Nicotplast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h0s37i\" data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003eColour: Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jn502o\" data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eMaterial: Durable plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vtx35f\" data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eUse: Queen transport and introduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cq6eti\" data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eReusable: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xxf4ds\" data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eWhat is this cage used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eIt is used to safely transport queens and introduce them into a new hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eHow does the queen get released?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003eThe bees gradually eat through the fondant, allowing the queen to emerge once accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003eDo I need fondant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003eYes — fondant is used to feed the queen and delay release during introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003eCan this be reused?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003eYes — the cage is durable and can be used multiple times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eIs this suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eYes — it is one of the simplest and most reliable ways to introduce a queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e For advice how to introduce a caged mated queen, check out our video:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hnY5w48PvSw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicotplast","offers":[{"title":"Default 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