Our premium virgin queen bees are carefully bred from our very best selected stock, derived from the renowned Buckfast strain, known for its exceptional temperament, productivity, and reliability. These queens are selected for their low swarming tendency, high honey production, calm nature, and strong overwintering ability.
Raised in our South Yorkshire apiaries, our Buckfast-derived queen bees are well adapted to the British climate, making them an excellent choice for beekeepers across the UK.
Each virgin queen bee is supplied at just 1 day old, ensuring she is in optimal condition for successful introduction into your hive. As a virgin queen, she will need to undertake a mating flight after being introduced to a colony. Once successfully mated, she will begin laying and establish a productive, well-balanced hive.
Our queens are ideal for beekeepers looking to improve colony genetics, increase honey yields, and maintain calm, manageable bees. The Buckfast lineage is especially valued for its gentle behaviour, disease resistance, and consistent performance, making these queens suitable for both beginners and experienced beekeepers.
Every queen is marked with the current year’s international colour code, allowing for quick and easy identification within the hive.
Derived from the trusted Buckfast bee strain
Bred in the UK for British weather conditions
Selected for gentle temperament and easy handling
Excellent honey production potential
Reduced swarming behaviour
Strong overwintering performance
Suitable for hobbyist and professional beekeepers
Please note:
As this is an unmated queen, there are more risks involved until she is successfully mated.
Our premium virgin queen bees are carefully bred from our very best selected stock, derived from the renowned Buckfast strain, known for its exceptional temperament, productivity, and reliability. These queens are selected for their low swarming tendency, high honey production, calm nature, and strong overwintering ability.
Raised in our South Yorkshire apiaries, our Buckfast-derived queen bees are well adapted to the British climate, making them an excellent choice for beekeepers across the UK.
Each virgin queen bee is supplied at just 1 day old, ensuring she is in optimal condition for successful introduction into your hive. As a virgin queen, she will need to undertake a mating flight after being introduced to a colony. Once successfully mated, she will begin laying and establish a productive, well-balanced hive.
Our queens are ideal for beekeepers looking to improve colony genetics, increase honey yields, and maintain calm, manageable bees. The Buckfast lineage is especially valued for its gentle behaviour, disease resistance, and consistent performance, making these queens suitable for both beginners and experienced beekeepers.
Every queen is marked with the current year’s international colour code, allowing for quick and easy identification within the hive.
Derived from the trusted Buckfast bee strain
Bred in the UK for British weather conditions
Selected for gentle temperament and easy handling
Excellent honey production potential
Reduced swarming behaviour
Strong overwintering performance
Suitable for hobbyist and professional beekeepers
Please note:
As this is an unmated queen, there are more risks involved until she is successfully mated.