Buckfast Lautenthal Bee Colony Deutsch Normalmaß – a productive Buckfast colony for a reliable start

The Buckfast Lautenthal Bee Colony Deutsch Normalmaß is the right choice for beekeepers who work with Deutsch Normalmaß (DN, German standard frame) and are looking for a calm, productive and well-developed bee colony. The combination of proven Buckfast genetics, a carefully built-up young colony and a high-quality Lautenthal queen provides ideal conditions for a successful start to the new season.

Whether you want to establish a new colony or expand your existing stock – with the Buckfast Lautenthal Bee Colony Deutsch Normalmaß you are choosing a bee colony that stands out for being easy to manage, developing steadily and being highly productive.

Buckfast Lautenthal queen – proven origin with strong traits

At the heart of this bee colony is a Buckfast queen from Lautenthal, mated at a mating station. This breeding line is particularly interesting for beekeepers who value controlled mating, dependable traits and an established origin.

The Buckfast Lautenthal queen brings traits that are especially valued in modern beekeeping:

🐝 gentle behaviour during inspections
🐝 low swarming tendency
🐝 strong brood production
🐝 highly productive
🐝 good potential for a strong honey yield

She therefore forms the basis for a calm, economical and easy-to-manage bee colony.

Deutsch Normalmaß bee colony on 5 frames – well balanced for stable development

The Buckfast Lautenthal Bee Colony Deutsch Normalmaß is supplied on 5 frames and is made up so that the colony can carry on working quickly and develop steadily after being transferred.

It consists of:

• 3 brood frames with brood
• 1 food frame to ensure a reliable basic food supply
• 1 frame being drawn out to support further development

This structure provides a good basis for settling into the new hive and supports even colony development at the new location.

Buckfast bee colony Deutsch Normalmaß – calm, robust and productive

The Buckfast bee is known for its resilience, its productivity and for being pleasant to work with at the apiary. It is precisely these qualities that make the Buckfast Lautenthal Bee Colony Deutsch Normalmaß an attractive choice for beekeepers looking for a colony that is both easy to manage and highly productive.

The combination of a Buckfast line, a Lautenthal queen and Deutsch Normalmaß creates the best conditions for a successful season.

Deutsch Normalmaß – a classic size for proven hive systems

The bee colony is supplied on Deutsch Normalmaß frames. This is one of the most traditional and widely used hive sizes in German-speaking countries and is particularly popular with many beekeepers because it is tried and tested in practice.

A big advantage: the colony can be transferred directly into a suitable Deutsch Normalmaß hive. No additional adjustments or conversions are needed.

Deutsch Normalmaß frame dimensions

• Top bar: 394 mm
• Bottom bar: 370 mm
• Height: 223 mm

This means the colony can be transferred safely and easily into the matching hive after arrival.

Carefully prepared for a good start

Every Buckfast Lautenthal Bee Colony Deutsch Normalmaß is put together with great care and inspected before dispatch. As a result, you receive a vital young colony with a good mass of bees and a stable basis for successful further development.

Safe shipping for live bee colonies

To ensure that your Buckfast Lautenthal Bee Colony Deutsch Normalmaß reaches you safely and in good condition, it is shipped in specially developed transport boxes. These ensure good ventilation and reliable provisioning of the bees throughout the entire journey.

Delivery is by overnight express to keep the transport time as short as possible. You will usually receive the expected delivery date by email 2 to 7 days before dispatch.

Please make sure that you or an authorised person can accept the shipment directly, so that the colony can be placed in the hive without delay after arrival.

Delivery to selected European countries

We ship the Buckfast Lautenthal Bee Colony Deutsch Normalmaß to:

• Germany
• Austria
• Netherlands
• Belgium
• Luxembourg
• France

Delivery to islands is only possible if there is a permanent road connection to the mainland.

Important information on weather and shipping

The availability of bee colonies depends on the prevailing weather conditions. Severe cold, prolonged rain, snow or extreme heat may delay shipping by 1 to 2 weeks.

Please let us know of any planned absences as early as possible so that we can arrange delivery accordingly. Please also make sure to provide a valid email address and telephone number when ordering, so that we can reach you quickly if we have any questions or if the delivery date changes.