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Extended Retractable<\/span> Queen Bee Cage \u2013 Beekeeping Essential<\/h1>\n
This premium plastic queen cage is designed for safe, secure handling and transportation of honey bee queens, combining durability, flexibility, and practicality for professional and hobbyist beekeepers alike.<\/div>\n
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Key Features<\/h3>\n
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  • Extended & Retractable<\/span> Design<\/strong>: Measuring 11.2cm in length (extendable), 3.1cm in width, and 1.7cm in height, this cage offers ample space for the queen and a small escort colony, reducing stress during transport or introduction to a new hive.<\/li>\n
  • Ventilated Grid Structure<\/strong>: Precision-engineered slotted openings ensure optimal air circulation while preventing the queen from escaping, while allowing worker bees to feed and care for her through the gaps.<\/li>\n
  • Durable Food-Grade Plastic<\/strong>: Made from high-quality, non-toxic white plastic that is resistant to wear, easy to clean, and reusable for long-term beekeeping operations.<\/li>\n
  • Easy Handling<\/strong>: The compact, lightweight build and built-in tab make it simple to insert into frames or hold during hive inspections, minimizing disturbance to the colony.<\/li>\n
  • Versatile Use<\/strong>: Ideal for queen marking, shipping, temporary storage, and introducing new queens to established hives\u2014an indispensable tool for successful queen rearing and colony management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Product Specifications<\/h3>\n
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    • Material: Food-grade plastic<\/li>\n
    • Dimensions (closed): 11.2cm (L) \u00d7 3.1cm (W) \u00d7 1.7cm (H)<\/li>\n
    • Color: Off-white\/ivory<\/li>\n
    • Function: Queen bee containment, transportation, and hive introduction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Why Choose Our Queen Cage?<\/h3>\n
      This extended telescopic queen cage addresses the common limitations of standard-sized cages, providing extra room for the queen and her attendants, which improves survival rates during transport and acclimation. Its robust construction and thoughtful design make it a reliable choice for beekeepers looking to maintain healthy, productive hives.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Charlie Beekeeping|Premium Extended Telescopic Queen Bee Cage: Ventilated grid, food-grade plastic, secure containment for shipping\/marking new queens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":19047,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[170],"product_tag":[124],"class_list":["post-19046","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-queen-cages","product_tag-queen-cage","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\nExtended Retractable Queen Bee Cage - Charlie Beekeeping | Professional Beekeeping Equipment Supplier,Your Trusted Beekeeping Equipment Manufacturer<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Extended Telescopic Queen Bee Cage | Ventilated plastic cage for safe queen transport & hive introduction. 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