Mated Queen Bees for Sale UK

Our mated Buckfast queens are available for sale between April and September each year. The F1 genetics we offer come from a curated batch of F0 queenbees. Selected over generations for their calm behavior, great honey crops, and fantastic brood patterns.

Make your equipment, time, and money go to the best use with fantastic genetics. Our bees pay for themselves in little time with the extra honey produced!

Why buy a queen bee from The Hive Guys™?

  1. Reliable delivery - Royal Mail pre-1pm Next Day Delivery.
  2. Great service - freephone careline: 0800 008 6081
  3. Fantastic genetics - selected over generations you are guaranteed the cream of the crop.
Mated Queen Bees for Sale UK
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How are these queens mated?

They are open-mated in many mating apiaries in and around the Italian countryside. The apiaries are stocked with colonies to help produce the best drone bees for mating.

What is special about Buckfast queens?

Buckfast bees are the industry standard bee-breed. They were first bred by Brother Adam in the 1900s.

What is special about Carniolan bees?

Carniolan bees are a gentle, hardy, and highly efficient honeybee subspecies, ideal for beekeepers in cooler climates. They excel at overwintering, foraging, and disease resistance, making them a popular choice for sustainable beekeeping. With rapid spring colony growth they thrive in temperate regions. High reproductive rates mean they require more swarm management compared with Buckfast. Their docile nature and low tendency to rob other hives make them perfect for beginners and urban beekeepers.

How do I order these queens?

Our queen honey bees are for sale between April and September. Order from our online shop and we'll deliver them on the date marked on the site. Each queen comes with 5-6 attendant workers. Added to help the queen feed and warm.

Where do our queen honey bees originate from?

We import them from our trusted beefarm in Italy. We follow import laws, set out by the National Bee Unit. They visually check each shipment for parasites and diseases to ensure you have the best queens.