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€149.99*
Product information "Buckfast Bee Colony on Warré Frames 2026"
Buckfast Nucleus Colony on 5 Warré Frames with Mated Queen
Our Buckfast nucleus colonies on Warré frames are the ideal choice for beekeepers who wish to combine a high-performing, gentle bee strain with a natural beekeeping approach using the Warré system. Each nucleus colony is carefully assembled based on many years of beekeeping experience and is perfectly suited for establishing new colonies or expanding existing apiaries.
Each nucleus colony consists of a well-developed young bee population with a Buckfast queen mated at a mating station, already firmly accepted by the colony and actively laying. This allows the colony to develop quickly after installation.
The Buckfast bee (Apis mellifera) is internationally renowned for its high performance, exceptional gentleness, and steady colony development throughout the season. It is characterized by calm behavior on the comb, a low swarming tendency, and excellent adaptability to different locations and climatic conditions. These qualities make the Buckfast bee attractive for both beginner and experienced beekeepers. Its reliable honey production further contributes to its popularity.
Supplied on Warré Frames Compact and Natural
The Buckfast nucleus colony is supplied on 5 Warré frames, perfectly matched to the Warré hive system. The frames provide a compact, bee-friendly foundation for further comb building and support the colony’s natural development.
Warré frame dimensions:
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Top bar length: 320 mm
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Bottom bar length: 282 mm
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Height: 200 mm
Thanks to their precise dimensions, the frames can be easily integrated into existing Warré hives, ensuring a smooth and stress-free transition for the bees.
Composition of the Buckfast Nucleus Colony on Warré Frames
Each Buckfast nucleus colony on Warré frames is carefully assembled and consists of:
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3 brood frames with open and capped brood for rapid colony development
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1 food frame to ensure sufficient nourishment after installation
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1 partially built frame supporting natural comb construction
The included mated Buckfast queen originates from controlled mating, ensuring high genetic quality. This positively affects gentleness, performance, and the long-term stability of the colony.
Safe Shipping & Gentle Delivery
To ensure that your Buckfast nucleus colonies on Warré frames arrive healthy, strong, and with minimal stress, shipping is carried out exclusively in specially designed bee transport boxes. These boxes provide secure frame fixation, adequate food supply, and optimal airflow throughout transport. Shipping is done via overnight express to keep transport time as short as possible.
The exact shipping and delivery date will be communicated to you approximately 2–7 days before dispatch via email, allowing sufficient time to prepare for the arrival of the colony. Please ensure that you are available at the specified delivery address (home or apiary) at the announced time so the nucleus colony can be installed immediately after delivery.
Delivery of our Buckfast nucleus colonies on Warré frames is available within Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Delivery to islands is only possible if a direct road connection to the mainland exists, ensuring safe and stress-free transport of the bees.
| Hive size: | Warré |
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| Race: | Buckfast |
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