START YOUR HIVE WITH BEES YOU CAN TRUST.
We raise our bees locally on nearly 20 acres in Anna, Texas. Every nucleus hive and full colony we sell is healthy, queen-right, and ready to grow. Whether you are starting your first hive or expanding your apiary, we will set you up right.
WHAT WE SELL
Healthy, locally raised bees for every level of beekeeper.
NUCLEUS HIVES (NUCs)
A five-frame nucleus hive is the best way to start. Each NUC comes with a laying queen, frames of brood in various stages, honey and pollen stores, and plenty of nurse bees. It is a complete colony in miniature — ready to transfer into your full-size hive and grow. NUCs are our recommendation for first-time beekeepers and an excellent option for anyone qualifying for the Texas ag exemption.
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FULL-SIZE HIVES
For beekeepers who want a head start. Our full-size colonies come in a complete Langstroth hive with drawn comb, a strong population, and a proven queen. These hives are ready to produce — no build-up period required. Ideal for experienced beekeepers expanding their operation or those who want to skip the early growth phase.
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We started beekeeping in 2012 with two NUCs — and those first colonies taught us everything we know about what makes a healthy hive. Every colony we sell today benefits from over a decade of hands-on experience.
Our bees are raised right here in North Texas. We manage them through every season — feeding when needed, testing and treating for varroa mites, combining weak colonies, and splitting strong ones. When a hive leaves our farm, it is because we are confident in its health and its queen.
We also help our customers get started. If you have never kept bees before, we are happy to walk you through the basics — from hive placement to your first inspection to what to expect in your first year.
LOCAL BEES. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE.
What you get when you buy from Crooked Creek.
BUYING BEES — COMMON QUESTIONS
What first-time buyers ask us most.
Nucleus hives are typically available from early spring through early fall. Spring is the best time to start a new hive, so we recommend reaching out early in the season to reserve yours.
At minimum, you will need a full-size hive (two deep boxes, frames, bottom board, inner cover, and telescoping cover), a bee suit or jacket with veil, gloves, a smoker, and a hive tool. We can help you put together an equipment list.
Requirements vary by county. In Collin County, the minimum required for ag exemption is typically based on acreage and the county appraisal district's standards. Visit our Ag Exemption Guide for details on what we went through.
We typically arrange pickup at the farm. We will schedule a time and walk you through transferring the NUC frames into your hive if needed. Contact us to discuss options.
We test our hives for varroa mites and other pests regularly. Every colony we sell has been inspected, verified queen-right, and confirmed healthy. We stand behind our bees.
Absolutely. We started with two NUCs and no experience. We are happy to help you get started and point you toward resources like the Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association for ongoing education.
READY TO START YOUR BEEKEEPING JOURNEY?
Get in touch to check availability, ask questions, or reserve your hive. We love helping new beekeepers get started — and we are always happy to share what we have learned.
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