The stocks
| Stock | Cost | Docility | Honey | Winter | Spring buildup | Swarm tendency | Varroa resistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian-derived | 235 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Carniolan-derived | 255 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Russian-derived | 275 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Caucasian-derived | 250 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Buckfast-derived | 265 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
What the traits do
- Winter helps strength in cold weeks; Spring buildup helps strength and brood in warm weeks.
- Varroa resistance slows mite growth.
- Docility sets temperament, together with queen quality, stores, weather and quarantine (shown as very docile, calm, variable, alert or defensive).
- Ratings are 1–5 relative game tendencies. Real colonies vary with breeder line, queen and care.
Notes from the game
- Italian: fast buildup and strong production; stores and mites need active management.
- Carniolan: efficient wintering and rapid spring expansion; crowded colonies may prepare to swarm.
- Russian: strong winter and mite-resistance traits.
- Caucasian: often calm with slower spring buildup.
- Buckfast: a selected composite stock; traits depend on breeder line.
See also
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