{"id":19036,"date":"2026-03-30T16:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charliebeekeeping.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=19036"},"modified":"2026-03-30T16:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:57:15","slug":"retractable-queen-cage","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/charliebeekeeping.com\/index.php\/product\/retractable-queen-cage\/","title":{"rendered":"Retractable Queen Cage"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Multifunctional Retractable Queen Cage<\/h1>\n<div><strong>For Chinese &amp; Italian Honey Bees<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>This all-plastic, adjustable retractable queen cage is your all-in-one solution for queen control, introduction, rearing, and safe shipping.<\/div>\n<h3>\u2728 Key Features<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>4-Position Sliding Design<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Position 1\/2: Confine the queen, let worker bees enter\/exit for feeding.<\/li>\n<li>Position 3: Lock both queen and workers inside (no movement).<\/li>\n<li>Position 4: Extended standard cage for rearing\/shipping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Durable Plastic Build<\/strong>: Reinforced structure with a small access door for easy queen loading\/release.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible Use<\/strong>: Embed in frames or hang between combs; works with all major honey bee breeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simple Operation<\/strong>: Intuitive sliding adjustment makes queen management quick and hassle-free.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc1d Why Choose This Cage?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>One tool, endless uses<\/strong> \u2013 no need for multiple cages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worker-friendly access<\/strong> \u2013 keep your queen safe while supporting colony care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long-lasting &amp; reusable<\/strong> \u2013 easy to clean and built for daily beekeeping tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Perfect for professional and hobbyist beekeepers alike!<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charlie Beekeeping|4-position adjustable plastic queen cage: Confine queens, let workers feed, lock movement, or extend for rearing\/shipping. 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