Premium Nucs & Queen Bees from Busy Bee’s Family Apiaries

At Busy Bees Honey, we’re all about family, bees, and top-notch honey. Eduard, who learned beekeeping from his dad, turned a hobby of two hives into a thriving business with apiaries across Berkshire.

Eduard’s all about the bees—keeping them healthy, happy, and productive—while Stela runs the show behind the scenes, working with clients and ensuring every customer is happy. Together, we’ve built a business full of heart, tradition, and a passion for sustainable beekeeping.

Why Choose Our Queen Bees and Hives?

Eduard personally oversees the breeding of our locally raised queen bees, selecting only the healthiest, most productive queens to lead your colonies. His dedication means every queen is:

  • Adapted to Local Conditions: Bred to thrive in the UK climate.
  • Gentle and Easy to Handle: Perfect for beginners and experienced beekeepers alike.
  • Highly Productive: Ensuring robust colonies and abundant honey harvests.

Our handcrafted hives are designed to complement Eduard’s beekeeping expertise. Made with sustainable materials, these hives prioritise both the bees’ well-being and the beekeeper’s convenience. Each hive is built to last, providing proper ventilation and easy access for inspections and honey extraction.

Committed to Natural, Ethical Beekeeping

At Busy Bees Honey, our bees come first. Eduard ensures the colonies are cared for with the utmost attention to their health and happiness. The honey they produce is 100% pure and raw, untouched by chemicals or antibiotics. Even in winter, the bees feed on their own honey—never sugar—ensuring their health and the quality of the honey remains uncompromised.

Eduard’s hands-on approach means every hive is regularly checked for disease, and every queen bee sold has been carefully nurtured to ensure she’s ready to lead a thriving colony.

Meet Our Queens: Buckfast & Carnica Queen Bees

We proudly offer two exceptional types of queen bees to meet the unique needs of every beekeeper:

Buckfast Queen Bees

    • Gentle and Calm: Perfect for beginners or those seeking stress-free hive management.
    • High Productivity: Renowned for producing large colonies and abundant honey.
    • Disease Resistant: Bred to thrive in various climates, with strong defences against common bee diseases.
    • Low Swarming Tendencies: Making them ideal for steady, reliable colonies.

Carnica Queen Bees

    • Hardy and Adaptive: Excellent for UK weather, particularly in cooler climates.
    • Rapid Spring Build-Up: Perfect for those looking to maximise colony strength early in the season.
    • Gentle Temperament: Easy to work with, even for newer beekeepers.
    • Exceptional Pollinators: Ideal for those looking to support local biodiversity and crops.

Both queens are bred locally and nurtured under Eduard’s expert care, ensuring they arrive ready to establish thriving, healthy colonies.

Who Are Our Bees and Hives Perfect For?

New Beekeepers

Start your journey with expert-bred queens and user-friendly hives.

Experienced Beekeepers

Expand your apiary with high-performing queens and durable, thoughtfully designed hives.

Bee Lovers

Support local biodiversity and enjoy the rewards of ethical, sustainable beekeeping.

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CONTACT US

07883 764940 – Eduard
07835 258837 – Stela
honeysuppliers@yahoo.com

LOCATIONS

Production

Oak Tree Farm
Gays Lane
Maidenhead
SL6 2HL

Office

68 Shortwood Avenue
Staines
Surrey
TW18 4JL