F1 Buckfast Mated Queen
£40.00
F1 Buckfast Mated Queen Bees for 2026
Calm, prolific, and purpose-bred queens for thriving colonies
Are you searching for mated queen bees for sale in the UK? Discover the exceptional quality of F1 Buckfast mated queen bees from Black Mountain Honey - trusted by thousands of beekeepers nationwide.
Our 2026 F1 Buckfast mated queens are bred from carefully selected, pure Buckfast breeder mothers and open-mated in isolated apiaries. Each queen embodies the famous traits that have made the Buckfast bee a global favourite: calm temperament, steady brood pattern, and high honey yield.
Why Choose Our F1 Buckfast Mated Queen Bees?
Calm and Placid: Perfect for beekeepers who value gentle colonies and easy handling.
Prolific and Productive: Strong, even brood patterns and excellent honey production.
Resilient Genetics: Carefully selected for hygienic behaviour and resistance to common bee diseases.
Every mated Buckfast queen we supply is marked, clipped (optional), and ready for immediate introduction to your hive. Whether you are expanding your operation or improving colony performance, our F1 Buckfast queens will help you build calm, productive colonies with consistent results year after year.
The Black Mountain Honey Difference
At Black Mountain Honey, we specialise exclusively in mated Buckfast queens and nucleus colonies. With over a decade of breeding experience, we’ve developed one of the most trusted lines of F1 Buckfast queen bees in the UK. Our queens are bred for results, not just pedigree and selected for performance under real British conditions.
All of our F1 Buckfast mated queen bees are offered for full inspection by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and the National Bee Unit (NBU), ensuring the highest possible health and quality standards. Every queen is accredited with a full health certificate, confirming that they are free from notifiable diseases and meet all UK biosecurity requirements. This commitment to transparency and traceability gives our customers complete confidence that every queen supplied by Black Mountain Honey is healthy, safe, and ready to perform in their colonies.
We don’t just sell queen bees. We help beekeepers succeed. Our queens are the cornerstone of calm, productive colonies that support long-term apiary growth and sustainable beekeeping practices.
Order Your 2026 F1 Buckfast Mated Queens
Secure your F1 Buckfast mated queen bees early for the 2026 season. Demand is always high, and availability is limited due to our selective breeding programme. Transform your beekeeping season with Black Mountain Honey queens - where genetics meet reliability.
Quantity
Bulk Discounts
| Quantity | Price per Queen |
|---|---|
| 1–9 Queens | £40 each |
| 10–24 Queens | £39 each |
| 25+ Queens | £38 each |
Shipping Info
24hr Royal Mail Special Delivery (Pre 1pm). Signature REQUIRED. Queens are guaranteed to arrive alive. CANNOT be posted through letter box - £9.50
Queens are forecast to arrive the day AFTER 'day of dispatch'. We are unable to guarantee the day or time of delivery.
We guarantee the live arrival of your queens using ONLY THE ROYAL MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY SERVICE (£9.50). If queens arrived damaged or dead, we will replace free of charge when paying for the premium Special Delivery service.
Please ensure your address is 100% correct. We cannot be held liable for any failed deliveries if the address is incorrect or you aren't available to sign for your delivery.
Dead on Arrival
We will replace Queens that arrive dead on arrival ONLY if they are still in their SEALED cage and reported within 4 hrs of the FIRST recorded delivery slot. You will be required to take a video of the queen alongside a copy of your order number. All dead queens must be returned to us in their sealed cages.
We only offer our 'dead on arrival' guarantee when using the Premium Royal Mail Special Delivery option.
IMPORTANT DELIVERY DATES
To ensure you receive your queens at the right time, please select a date of DISPATCH. The queens will arrive the following day. If you select 'ASAP' we will send them as soon as they are available but queens that are ordered against specific dates will take priority.
Queens are forecast to arrive the day AFTER 'day of dispatch'. We are unable to guarantee the day of delivery.
Royal Mail Special Delivery
We send all of our live products using Royal Mail's Special Delivery Service
DASH Accredited
As responsible, sustainable and committed bee farmers, we hold full DASH accreditation.
Customer Service
Got a question? Drop us a message or call. We are always happy to help you!
Reviews
Great service after losing my Queen late in the season. Excellent, detailed advice and new mated Queen delivered in early September; established quickly and once again colony is thriving ready for the winter. Thank you.
at the third try this queen within one week 4 frames of brood other 3 last absconded MY FAULT i put queen excluder over entrance