Summary of the zadant Buckfast nucleus colony
Our Buckfast zadant nucleus colonies can be ordered from the second half of april through july. each nucleus consists of five frames in the zadant size: three brood frames, one food frame and one additional frame under development. the frames contain brood in all stages of development, including both open and capped brood. sufficient food reserves ensure that the nucleus colony is well supplied. the included young queen originates from the current breeding year, is station mated and is marked before dispatch. the bees sit calmly and evenly on the frames, and the development status of the colony corresponds to a strong and healthy nucleus.
Before dispatch, each nucleus colony is carefully checked for health and colony strength, and an official health certificate is provided with every shipment. for transport, we rely on a particularly gentle overnight express service to keep transport times as short as possible and minimize stress for the bees. our Buckfast nucleus colonies in zadant size are delivered within germany as well as to austria, denmark, luxembourg and belgium. please note that delivery to islands is only possible if there is a direct road connection to the mainland.
The special Buckfast bee on zadant
The Buckfast bee is valued by beekeepers worldwide for its gentle temperament, low swarming tendency and calm behavior on the combs. during inspections, it remains balanced and easy to handle. particularly noteworthy is its even colony development throughout the season and its excellent overwintering characteristics. this makes the Buckfast bee ideal for both beginners and experienced beekeepers.
In addition, Buckfast bees are known for their exceptionally high honey yield. combined with the practical zadant system, they provide a reliable foundation for productive and stress-free beekeeping. thanks to their adaptability to different climatic conditions, Buckfast bees have become established throughout europe. their calm working behavior allows for relaxed handling of the colony, a benefit especially appreciated by hobby beekeepers.
Buckfast nucleus colonies in zadant size frame dimensions
With the wide variety of hive systems and nucleus colonies available, it is important to match the frame dimensions of the nucleus with those of your hive. here you receive a Buckfast nucleus colony in zadant size with the following frame dimensions:
Upper bar length: 477 mm
Lower bar length: 420 mm
Height: 285 mm
The zadant hive system combines the advantages of zander and dadant sizes and is gaining increasing popularity, particularly in germany. beekeepers who prefer a practical and flexible management approach especially appreciate this format. although zadant is not yet as widespread as pure zander or dadant systems, interest continues to grow, particularly among beekeepers who value flexibility between brood and honey supers. especially in southern germany and among hobby beekeepers, the proven zadant system is being used more and more frequently.
For this reason, we specifically offer our Buckfast nucleus colonies in zadant size for this system.
Gentle shipping of Buckfast nucleus colonies in zadant size
Our Buckfast nucleus colonies in zadant size are shipped exclusively in transport packaging specially developed for bee shipping. these ensure optimal oxygen supply, sufficient space for the bees and safe transport at the same time. the packaging is designed specifically for this purpose to provide maximum safety and comfort for the bees during the short transport period. of course, the nucleus colonies are equipped with sufficient food to withstand transport without any issues.
Approximately 2–7 days before dispatch, we will inform you by e-mail of the planned shipping date and the expected arrival of your delivery. this gives you ample time to prepare for the arrival of your new Buckfast bees and to place them directly into your zadant hives upon arrival.
Shipping is carried out exclusively via gentle overnight express, ensuring minimal transport time and the lowest possible stress for the bees. delivery is handled manually and not through automated parcel centers. please ensure that you or an authorized person is present on the delivery day so the bees can be attended to immediately.
We deliver our Buckfast nucleus colonies in zadant size within germany as well as to austria, denmark, luxembourg, belgium and the netherlands. delivery to islands is only possible if they are accessible via a direct road connection to the mainland.