Posted by Sam Barber on 8th Dec 2023
Welcome to the world of Buckfast Bees! Our Five Frame Buckfast Nucs are
the ideal choice for both beginner and experienced beekeepers seeking healthy,
hardworking bees to populate their beehives.What
is a Five Frame Nucleus?A nucleus, commonly known as a nuc, typically comprises 3-6 frames and
is designed to grow into a larger colony as the season progresses. Each fully
operational nuc includes a mated queen actively laying eggs, 2-3 frames… Read more
Posted by Sam Barber on 26th Apr 2023
All of our queen bees are delivered in a plastic
travel/introduction cage. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to introduce a
queen bee to a colony using one of our plastic queen cages:Ensure that the colony is queenless: Before introducing a new queen, make sure that the colony is
queen less. This can be done by carefully inspecting the hive for any signs of
a queen. The fastest way to see if a colony has a queen present is look for eggs
in… Read more
Posted by Sam Barber on 14th Apr 2023
Transferring a nucleus colony (nuc) into an empty full-size
hive can be an exciting and challenging task for new beekeepers. It involves
moving a small colony of bees from a temporary nuc box into a larger hive that
will serve as their permanent home. This process requires a little planning
before to ensure the health and safety of the bees.Here are some steps to follow when transferring a nuc into
an empty full-size hive:Choose the Right Ti… Read more