Buckfast Nucs

£50.00

Headed by a 2025-marked Buckfast queen, this nuc includes 5 frames of healthy bees, brood in all stages, and plenty of stores. Calm, productive, and disease-free, this nuc is perfect for expanding your apiary.

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Description

A Buckfast Nucleus Colony (nuc) is the perfect way to establish or expand your apiary. Headed by a 2025-marked Buckfast queen, this nuc is designed to help your hive thrive with productive, healthy bees.

What’s Included:

  • Bees: 5 frames fully covered with strong, active bees.
  • Brood: At least 3 frames with brood in all stages (eggs, larvae, and capped brood).
  • Stores: At least 1 frame of food stores, typically with additional reserves.
  • Queen: 2025-marked Buckfast queen, laying consistently to build a strong colony.
  • Calm and Disease-Free: Low varroa mite levels, no signs of aggression, and no disease present.
  • Corex Box: Supplied in a durable, non-returnable corex box, perfect for transport or as a spare.

Important Information:

  • Colonies are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • A £50 non-refundable deposit is required at reservation, with the balance (£210) due prior to collection.
  • Full refunds will be issued if we cannot fulfil your order.
  • Frames are British Standard National size, fitting both National and WBC hives.

Get your Buckfast nuc today and set your beekeeping journey up for success!