West Texas Bees
Buying bees in 2026? Now is the time!
We offer West Texas bred Queens, and two options for Nucs.
LOCAL QUEENS: $35
we supply Queens by late April / early May.
Our bees demonstrate mite-biting behavior, offer gentle genetics, and are generous honey producers. Queens are open-mated in our Callahan and Taylor county apiaries. They spend one to two weeks in our nursery to start egg-laying, which enhances acceptance rates at your apiary.
Queens come in a plastic cage with slow-release fondant. Please be ready to promptly install your Queen. We recommend leaving her caged for a maximum of two to three days and manually releasing instead of relying on the bees to chew through the fondant. If your bees are not accepting her, another Queen may be present in your colony.
There are normal risks assumed in livestock transport and installing your own Queens. We guarantee our Queens are healthy upon pickup and do not offer refunds or replacements.
To order: Email Tiff@TiffanyHarelik.com or text/call 512-484-0878. I am often in my bee suit in remote areas, thank you for your grace and patience with response times. Messaging through social media is not the best way to reach me.
TWO OPTIONS for SPRING NUCS
1.Bees from Hacienda Harelik stock $250. SOLD OUT FOR 2026! Thank you West Texas!
I am the beekeeper, making splits and queens from my own colonies in Taylor and Callahan counties (Abilene area). A limited number of our nucs ($250) and Queens ($45) are available in 2026. Our bees demonstrate mite-biting behavior, calm moods, and generous honey production. We offer both langstroth and top bar nucs. We do not offer packages of bees. -Tiffany Harelik
2.Bees from Saint Abigail $275. I am a distributor for Saint Abigail langstroth nucs and honey. You are welcome to work with them directly by ordering with them and picking up in San Angelo. You are also welcome to buy a Saint Abigail nuc from me, and pick them up in Abilene. I will provide a pick up date at the Buffalo Gap hardware store.
WHAT COMES IN OUR NUCS
Nucs are families of bees that are ready to be installed in your equipment. They are checked and confirmed the day before pick up. Nucs come with a mated and accepted Queen, 2.5 frames of brood/larvae, 1 frame of food resources (honey/nectar/pollen), 1 frame of drawn comb on foundation. Top Bar nucs come in wooden nuc boxes, Langstroth nucs come in a plastic box. Bees need to be transferred to your equipment the same day as pick up. Do not run errands with your bees (we do not want to risk overheating/death).
A professional 15-minute courtesy consultation with Tiffany can be included before your pick up day, however this should not replace your beekeeping education. If you are new to beekeeping, please consider our apprenticeship program.
PAYMENT REQUIRED BY FEB 1, 2026
Deposits of $150 per nuc and full payment of $45 per Queen
The full balance on nucs will be required before pick up (April/May). An invoice will be sent via email for you to pay with a credit/debit card, cash, paypal, or venmo.
HOW TO ORDER
Email is the best way to order Tiff@TiffanyHarelik.com
You may also text or call me at 512-484-0878.
I am often in remote areas with little cell access, and appreciate your patience.
PICK UP and DELIVERY
Pick up/delivery dates are scheduled in April/May.
You will be notified of the pick up date 1-2 weeks prior. No holds are possible. Once the pick up dates are scheduled, they are firm and full payment is due. Failure to pick up results in forfeiting your bees with no refund, no replacement. I can also deliver and install your bees.
All beekeeping is unpredictable - we always recommend wearing full protection gear and using a smoker responsibly when tending bees.
New Beekeepers: To ensure the success of your bees - we suggest starting your apiary with a minimum of 2-3 nucs and joining our apprenticeship for hands on experience in the bees, plus educational content to watch at your own pace online. You can also take a DIY approach and hire one of our beekeepers to teach you colony maintenance on your hives throughout the year.
The bees do not live in their nuc packaging year round. You will need to have your own safety gear, and all hive equipment set up prior to bringing your nucs home for installation. We work with both langstroth and top bar beekeepers and can supply you with used or new equipment as well as bees.
Helpful resources for new beekeepers:
Setting up your Apiary
Installing your Nucs (+ video)
PERSONAL DELIVERY/INSTALLATION
You bet! I can deliver the bees to you and install them in your apiary within 90 miles of Abilene. The charge is $85 additional fee per two colonies. Note: You must have your apiary and equipment set up upon arrival. I can come help you with set up in advance ($85, 1-hr).
Saint Abigail Nucs $275
We distribute Saint Abigaill Nucs. Their price is $275 per 5-frame nuc. You can pay us, or pay them - same price for the nucs. If you're picking up in Abilene, there is a $10 fee.
If picking up bees in Wall: $275
You can ask questions or order directly by calling Nikki Felcman (979)-820-2971 or Michael Felcman (361)-484-5176. saintabigailhoney.com. You will pick up your bees in Wall, Texas.
If picking up bees in Abilene: $285
You can also buy your Saint Abigail nucs from me: tiff@tiffanyharelik.com or 512-484-0878.
I will pick them up and bring them to the Buffalo Gap Hardware store.
You will be notified of the pick up date 1-2 weeks prior. No holds or refunds are possible.
If picking up bees in Wall: $275
You can ask questions or order directly by calling Nikki Felcman (979)-820-2971 or Michael Felcman (361)-484-5176. saintabigailhoney.com. You will pick up your bees in Wall, Texas.
If picking up bees in Abilene: $285
You can also buy your Saint Abigail nucs from me: tiff@tiffanyharelik.com or 512-484-0878.
I will pick them up and bring them to the Buffalo Gap Hardware store.
You will be notified of the pick up date 1-2 weeks prior. No holds or refunds are possible.
Hacienda Nucs $250
SOLD OUT FOR 2026!
SOLD OUT FOR 2026!
Thank you West Texas! We are sold out as of January 24, 2026!
We offer a limited number of 5-frame langstroth nucs and top bar nucs each year from making splits from our personal livestock. A professional 15-minute courtesy consultation with Tiffany is included, however this should not replace your beekeeping education. If you are new to beekeeping, please consider our apprenticeship program.
Once your order is secured and deposit has been made, there are two options for getting your bees.
You will be notified of the pick up date 1-2 weeks prior at the Buffalo Gap Hardware store in April/May. No holds or refunds are possible.
We offer a limited number of 5-frame langstroth nucs and top bar nucs each year from making splits from our personal livestock. A professional 15-minute courtesy consultation with Tiffany is included, however this should not replace your beekeeping education. If you are new to beekeeping, please consider our apprenticeship program.
Once your order is secured and deposit has been made, there are two options for getting your bees.
You will be notified of the pick up date 1-2 weeks prior at the Buffalo Gap Hardware store in April/May. No holds or refunds are possible.
Hacienda Harelik Mated Queens $35
Our bees demonstrate mite-biting behavior, offer gentle genetics, and are generous honey producers. Queens are open-mated in our Callahan county apiary and allowed time in our nursery to start laying eggs which enhances the acceptance rates at your apiary.
There are normal risks assumed in installing your own Queens. We guarantee our Queens are healthy upon pick up and do not offer refunds or replacements.
All beekeeping is unpredictable - we always recommend wearing full protection gear and using a smoker responsibly when tending bees.
There are normal risks assumed in installing your own Queens. We guarantee our Queens are healthy upon pick up and do not offer refunds or replacements.
All beekeeping is unpredictable - we always recommend wearing full protection gear and using a smoker responsibly when tending bees.
West Texas Honey
From our hives to your home, every bottle is hand poured in small batches. Order online with us below, or shop at one of our retail locations:
Abilene: Cordell's, Salty Roan, American Honey Boutique, Abilene Yoga House, Tres Chic
Buffalo Gap: Buffalo Gap Hardware Store, Perini Country Market, Gap Cafe
Buffalo Gap Farmer's Market (Saturdays 9a-12p April - November)
Weatherford: Teskey's
Abilene: Cordell's, Salty Roan, American Honey Boutique, Abilene Yoga House, Tres Chic
Buffalo Gap: Buffalo Gap Hardware Store, Perini Country Market, Gap Cafe
Buffalo Gap Farmer's Market (Saturdays 9a-12p April - November)
Weatherford: Teskey's
