Virgin Buckfast Queen: Select A Date - £5 Deposit

A £5 deposit to be paid today to secure your Queen bee from us, then on the 1st of your chosen month, you will be sent an invoice for the remaining amount - final payment of £21 which includes delivery to all mainland UK addresses.

Our virgin Buckfast queens are bred here in the UK from trusted stock, ensuring high-quality genetics and suitability for British conditions. Virgin queens are young, unmated queens that have not yet begun laying eggs. Beekeepers often choose virgins when they wish to control the mating process, introduce fresh genetics into their apiary, or requeen colonies at a lower cost. They are also a great option for those who want their queens to mate naturally with local drones, producing colonies well adapted to their environment.

Buckfast bees are prized for their calm temperament, disease resistance, and steady, reliable brood production. By starting with a virgin queen, you can establish strong colonies with Buckfast traits while maintaining flexibility in your breeding program.

Shipping & Guarantee:
Queens are shipped using Royal Mail, Tracked 24 secure delivery for £8.50. On the rare occasion that your Queen is dead upon arrival, please get in touch with us within 2 hours of receiving her. To help us understand the situation, we’ll ask for a clear photo or video of the queen still in her travel cage, along with your order number. Once we have these details, our team will work closely with you to provide support and find the best way forward. Your bees’ wellbeing is important to us, and we’re here to help.

Virgin Buckfast queens offer beekeepers an affordable and versatile option for introducing proven genetics into their hives while supporting local, sustainable breeding.