6 FRAME NATIONAL NUC – BUCKFAST QUEEN
6 FRAME NATIONAL NUC – BUCKFAST QUEEN 6 FRAME NATIONAL NUC – BUCKFAST QUEEN 6 FRAME NATIONAL NUC – BUCKFAST QUEEN

6 FRAME NATIONAL NUC – BUCKFAST QUEEN

£260.00

6 Frame National Nuc headed by a marked Buckfast queen from selected performance lines.

Supplied on standard National frames, each nuc includes six frames well covered with bees, with a minimum of three frames of brood in all stages and at least one frame of food stores. Colonies are well established and ready to expand rapidly as spring progresses, giving a strong start to the season.

Provided in a 6 frame correx National nuc box for safe transport and easy transfer into National or WBC hives.

All colonies are inspected prior to collection to confirm a strong, actively laying queen, a consistent brood pattern and overall colony health. Colonies are managed in line with UK biosecurity standards, with ongoing monitoring of disease and varroa levels.

All nucs have also been inspected by a Regional Bee Inspector, providing additional assurance of colony health and compliance with UK standards.

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6 FRAME NATIONAL NUC – BUCKFAST QUEEN

Collection – Portsmouth
Price: £260.

Our 6 frame National nucs are headed by marked Buckfast queens from proven performance lines. As a result, these colonies deliver strong performance, reliability and suitability for UK conditions.

In spring, they establish quickly and expand much faster than weaker or newly made-up colonies. This means you get a strong start going into the beekeeping season.

Each nuc comes on British Standard National frames. Therefore, it suits both National and WBC hives without modification.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

At collection, each nuc will contain:

  • Six frames fully covered with bees
  • At least three frames of brood in all stages
  • At least one full frame of food stores
  • A strong, healthy population of bees
  • A marked, mated and actively laying queen

In addition, we supply every nuc in a genuine Paynes poly 6 frame nuc box. As a result, transport remains secure and you can reuse the box in the future.

COLONY DEVELOPMENT

Buckfast colonies are known for strong build-up and good temperament. As temperatures rise, they expand quickly and make full use of available forage.

If conditions remain favourable, they can reach full production earlier in the season and make the most of the main honey flow.

However, seasonal conditions will always influence performance. For this reason, regular inspections and good management remain essential.

HEALTH & STANDARDS

We build each nuc on fresh foundation and monitor performance closely throughout the season.

Before collection, we inspect every nuc to confirm:

  • The queen lays consistently
  • The brood pattern remains even and strong
  • The colony shows no visible signs of disease
  • Varroa levels remain monitored and controlled

In addition, a Regional Bee Inspector has inspected all nucs, providing further assurance of colony health and compliance with UK standards.

Furthermore, we follow strict UK biosecurity practices at all times and operate in line with recognised National Bee Unit guidance. As a result, we maintain healthy, consistent and reliable stock year after year.

RESERVATION & PAYMENT

To secure your nuc, you may either:

  • Pay £260 in full, or
  • Pay a £60 non-refundable booking fee, with the remaining £200 due before collection

The £60.00 deposit is strictly non-refundable. Therefore, it secures your allocation and allows us to plan stock accordingly.

Collection takes place in Portsmouth in Spring. We will then contact you in advance to confirm your collection date and arrangements.

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