Buckfast Queen Bee

Looking for the ideal bees to start or expand your apiary? Meet the Buckfast Honey Bee — world-renowned for its gentle nature, exceptional honey production, and remarkable resilience. Whether you’re a beginner, hobbyist, or commercial beekeeper, Buckfast bees are the dependable partners you’ve been looking for.

We partner with BZ-Bee Pollination to provide these excellent packages. BZ-Bee queens are bred with artificial insemination to insure purity and quality genetics. 

Why Choose Buckfast Honey Bees?

Gentle Temperament: Buckfast bees are calm, easy to handle, and perfect for:

• New beekeepers learning hive management

• Urban or backyard beekeeping

• Families, schools, and community apiaries

High Honey Production: If your goal is maximum honey yield, Buckfast bees deliver. Their colonies.

• Build up quickly in early spring

• Forage efficiently — even in cooler or cloudy weather

• Maintain strong honey flows throughout the season

Adaptable to All Climates: From the cool northern forests to warm southern valleys, Buckfast bees thrive in diverse environments. 

• Form tight, efficient winter clusters

• Conserve resources with balanced brood rearing

• Often emerge from winter with surplus honey stores

Low Maintenance, High Reward: Buckfast colonies are efficient, clean, and reliable.

• Minimal swarming tendencies

• Excellent housekeeping behavior

• Strong overwintering survival

Disease & Pest Resistance

these bees are known for their strength and health. They’re naturally resilient against many common bee diseases and pests, including tracheal mites and brood infections — giving your colonies a healthy, lasting foundation.

Find out more about Buckfast Honey Bees: The Beekeeper’s Perfect Partner

Queen orders are prepaid. Orders are subject to a $10 change or cancellation fee after the prepayment has been processed. By purchasing, you agree to our Bee Policy.