Buckfast Queen Bees for Sale UK

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  • Mated F1 Buckfast Queen Honey Bees for Sale - The Hive Guys® Buckfast queen bees on a frame. Worker honey bees on a national bee hive frame. Honey covers the top left and right of the frame. A great brood pattern from where the queen has laid. In the background a beekeeper stands with blue gloves holding the BS4 nation frame.

    Mated F1 Buckfast Queen Honey Bees for Sale - The Hive Guys®

    £32.00
    £32.00
    Our open-mated queen bee are produced with some of Europe's best genetics. With a docile...
  • Carniolan (Carnica) Queen Honey Bees for Sale - The Hive Guys®

    Carniolan (Carnica) Queen Honey Bees for Sale - The Hive Guys®

    £32.00
    £32.00
    The perfect choice for colder climates. Carniolan (otherwise known as carnica) queens boast explosive spring...
  • Carpathian Queen Honey Bees for Sale - The Hive Guys®

    Carpathian Queen Honey Bees for Sale - The Hive Guys®

    £32.00
    £32.00
    Exceptionally cold-hardy and gentle. Closely related to the Carniolan, Carpathian queens are vigorous foragers even...
  • Italian (Ligustica) Queen Honey Bees for Sale - The Hive Guys®

    Italian (Ligustica) Queen Honey Bees for Sale - The Hive Guys®

    £32.00
    £32.00
    The industry standard for a reason. Italian queens are incredibly prolific breeders, building massive populations...

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FAQs

Find answers to our most frequently asked questions.

If you cannot find the answer to your query within these FAQ’s please call our customer service team on free phone 0800 008 6081 between 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.

Why choose an F1 Buckfast queen?

F1 Buckfast queens are known for a docile temperament, staying calm on the comb, strong honey production, good disease resistance, little drifting between hives, and good tolerance of varroa.

What does F1 mean on a Buckfast queen?

F1 means the queen is a first-generation daughter of a breeder queen. First-generation queens keep the breeder line's traits most reliably.

How much is a Buckfast queen bee?

A mated F1 Buckfast queen is £32, with £9.50 Royal Mail Special Delivery per order however many you buy.

Can I reserve a Buckfast queen for a set date?

Yes. Choose a despatch date from the options on the product page, or pick 'Immediate Despatch' for next-day delivery where available.

Are Buckfast queens good for beginners?

Yes. Their calm nature makes inspections easier, which is why many new UK beekeepers start with Buckfast bees.

Do Buckfast bees overwinter well in the UK?

Buckfast bees are bred to cope well over winter, which makes them a dependable choice for the British climate.