{"title":"Mated Queens","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompare Dorset-mated Buckfast and Carniolan queens with imported early-season Buckfast queens. Each is already mated before dispatch, helping you plan requeening without waiting for mating flights in your own apiary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"danish-f1-mated-buckfast-queen","title":"UK Mated F1 Buckfast Queen | Danish Line","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n#jb-buckfast-description{color:#153e4a;font-family:inherit;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}\n#jb-buckfast-description *{box-sizing:border-box}\n#jb-buckfast-description h2,#jb-buckfast-description h3{color:#0c536c;font-family:inherit;font-weight:700;line-height:1.25;letter-spacing:-.02em}\n#jb-buckfast-description h2{font-size:clamp(25px,2.5vw,32px);margin:0 0 18px}\n#jb-buckfast-description h3{font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px}\n#jb-buckfast-description p{margin:0 0 18px}\n#jb-buckfast-description section+section{margin-top:34px}\n#jb-buckfast-description .jbq-receive{padding:26px;background:#edf5f7;border-left:3px solid #d99b20}\n#jb-buckfast-description .jbq-receive ul{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px 32px;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}\n#jb-buckfast-description .jbq-receive li{margin:0;padding:0}\n#jb-buckfast-description .jbq-receive strong{display:block;color:#0c536c}\n#jb-buckfast-description .jbq-note{font-size:14px;color:#49616b;margin-bottom:0}\n#jb-buckfast-description .jbq-checks{padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 18px}\n#jb-buckfast-description .jbq-checks li{margin-bottom:6px}\n#jb-buckfast-description a{color:#0c536c;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}\n#jb-buckfast-description a:focus-visible,#jb-buckfast-description summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #bf923c;outline-offset:4px}\n#jb-buckfast-description .jbq-faqs{background:#fff}\n#jb-buckfast-description details{padding:0;margin:0;border-top:1px solid #ccdde3}\n#jb-buckfast-description summary{cursor:pointer;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0c536c;padding:17px 0;line-height:1.5}\n#jb-buckfast-description details p{margin:0;padding:0 0 20px}\n#jb-buckfast-description .jbq-close{border-top:1px solid #ccdde3;padding-top:24px;margin-top:30px}\n@media(max-width:640px){#jb-buckfast-description .jbq-receive{padding:22px 18px}#jb-buckfast-description .jbq-receive ul{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}#jb-buckfast-description section+section{margin-top:28px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"jb-buckfast-description\"\u003e\n  \u003csection aria-labelledby=\"jbq-purpose\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"jbq-purpose\"\u003eA UK-Mated F1 Buckfast Queen for Requeening or a Prepared Split\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eReplace an ageing queen or head a suitable queenless split with a Buckfast queen raised and assessed in Dorset. We check her laying pattern before sale, so you receive a queen that has already mated and begun laying, with support from the beekeepers who raised her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"jbq-receive\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-receive-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"jbq-receive-title\"\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne marked, mated F1 queen\u003c\/strong\u003eA Dorset-raised daughter of Danish Buckfast breeder stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA secure queen cage with attendants\u003c\/strong\u003eYour queen travels with attendant bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Mail Special Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003eChoose an available delivery date when ordering. Delivery charges are shown at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical beekeeper support\u003c\/strong\u003eContact Charlie and Lorraine for help with your queen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"jbq-note\" style=\"margin-top:18px\"\u003eSupplied as a caged queen with attendants. The six-frame nuc used for assessment is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection aria-labelledby=\"jbq-assessment\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"jbq-assessment\"\u003eAssessed in a Six-Frame Nuc Before Sale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOur queens are naturally mated in full six-frame nucleus colonies. We allow at least four weeks for each queen to establish her laying pattern and develop brood before selection for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"jbq-checks\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrood pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e we inspect how she is laying and developing brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColony temperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e we observe the colony during handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQueen vitality:\u003c\/strong\u003e we assess the queen before selecting her for dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThese checks let us assess her early performance in our own apiary before she joins yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection aria-labelledby=\"jbq-origins\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"jbq-origins\"\u003eDanish Buckfast Breeding, Raised and Mated in Dorset\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOur F1 daughters are grafted from Danish Buckfast F0 breeder queens supplied by Ivan Nielson of Himmerlandske Bier. We raise and naturally open-mate the daughters in our Jurassic Coast apiaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe breeding line is selected for calm temperament, honey production, winter hardiness and hygienic behaviour. These are breeding aims: individual drone parentage is not controlled, and colony performance also depends on management, forage and local conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection aria-labelledby=\"jbq-delivery\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"jbq-delivery\"\u003eDelivery and Live Arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSelect a delivery date when you can receive the queen. Your queen is sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery in a secure cage with attendants. Delivery charges are shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOpen the outer packaging promptly and inspect her while leaving the cage unopened. If she arrives dead, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us immediately\u003c\/a\u003e with clear photographs of the queen in her cage. We will replace her; the cage does not normally need to be returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"jbq-note\"\u003eThe additional drone-laying guarantee and cancellation conditions are explained below and in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/terms-and-conditions\"\u003efull terms\u003c\/a\u003e. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"jbq-faqs\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-faq-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"jbq-faq-title\"\u003eBefore You Introduce Your Buckfast Queen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan this queen start a colony in an empty hive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo. She needs an existing colony or a suitably prepared queenless split with worker bees, brood and stores. If you are starting with an empty hive, choose a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nucs-for-sale-uk\"\u003ecomplete nucleus colony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eHow should I prepare for introduction?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eConfirm that the receiving colony is genuinely queenless, check for competing queen cells and use an introduction method suited to its condition. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-tell-if-a-hive-is-queenless-uk\"\u003equeenless-colony checks\u003c\/a\u003e and contact us if you need help choosing a method. Acceptance cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWill she start laying immediately after arrival?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eShe has been laying before sale, but transport and introduction can interrupt laying. Give her time to be accepted and settle into the colony, follow the introduction guidance and contact us if you are concerned about her progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the drone-laying guarantee cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eOur current terms allow one replacement per purchased mated queen for an eligible drone-laying claim reported before 1 August in the year of purchase. Send clear photographs of the drone brood and queen, and wait for our confirmation before taking further action. The full evidence procedure is in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/terms-and-conditions\"\u003eterms and conditions\u003c\/a\u003e. For advance orders or August delivery, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econfirm the applicable cover with us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eCan I cancel my queen order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eContact us before dispatch. Our published cancellation charge is £10 per queen, subject to the conditions and fairness provisions in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/terms-and-conditions\"\u003efull terms\u003c\/a\u003e. Please give at least seven days’ notice where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"jbq-close\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to requeen?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your delivery date above, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask Charlie and Lorraine for help\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Jurassic Bess","offers":[{"title":"Thursday 13th August","offer_id":58782761222493,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Thursday 3rd April","offer_id":66361920127325,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Thursday 8 April 2027","offer_id":66363430699357,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Thursday 15 April 2027","offer_id":66363430732125,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Thursday 22 April 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8px}\n#jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen p{margin:0 0 18px}\n#jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen section+section{margin-top:34px}\n#jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen .jbq-receive{padding:26px;background:#edf5f7;border-left:3px solid #d99b20}\n#jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen .jbq-receive ul{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px 32px;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0}\n#jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen .jbq-receive li{margin:0;padding:0}\n#jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen .jbq-receive strong{display:block;color:#0c536c}\n#jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen .jbq-note{font-size:14px;color:#49616b;margin-bottom:0}\n#jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen .jbq-checks{padding-left:22px;margin:0 0 18px}\n#jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen .jbq-checks li{margin-bottom:6px}\n#jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen 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section+section{margin-top:28px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-purpose\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-purpose\"\u003eA UK-Mated Carniolan Queen for Requeening Your Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce a mated Carniolan queen to a suitable queenless colony or prepared split, with practical help from Charlie and Lorraine. This is an option for beekeepers choosing Carniolan breeding lines and wanting a queen that has already completed mating before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"jbq-receive\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-receive\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-receive\"\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne marked, mated Carniolan queen\u003c\/strong\u003eSelected Carniolan breeding lines, naturally mated in the UK.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA secure, ventilated queen cage\u003c\/strong\u003eSupplied with attendant bees and fondant for the journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Mail Special Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003eChoose an available delivery date and check delivery charges at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical beekeeper support\u003c\/strong\u003eContact Charlie and Lorraine for help choosing and introducing your queen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jbq-note\" style=\"margin-top:18px\"\u003eSupplied as a caged queen with attendants; a colony, frames and hive are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-section-0\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-section-0\"\u003eCarniolan Breeding for Managed Colonies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarniolan lines are selected for gentle handling, efficient use of stores and strong spring build-up. They suit beekeepers who want to work with this breeding line and can keep up with the colony as it develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are breeding aims rather than a promise about every colony. Natural mating, management, forage and weather all influence the result. Continue regular inspections, monitor stores and provide space as the colony grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-section-1\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-section-1\"\u003ePlan the Receiving Colony First\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mated queen avoids waiting for mating flights at your apiary, but she still needs careful introduction and acceptance by the workers. Check the colony’s condition before ordering and arrange for help if you are new to requeening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer to manage mating yourself, compare our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carniolan-virgin-queen\"\u003eDorset-reared Carniolan virgin queen\u003c\/a\u003e. She is supplied unmated and needs a suitable mating unit, mature drones and suitable weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-section-2\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-section-2\"\u003eDelivery and Live Arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose an available delivery date above and be ready to receive the parcel. Queens travel by Royal Mail Special Delivery. Dispatch depends on queen readiness and suitable conditions; we will contact you if the planned date needs to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the outer packaging promptly and inspect her while leaving the cage unopened. If she arrives dead, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us immediately\u003c\/a\u003e with clear photographs of the queen in her cage. We will replace her; the cage does not normally need to be returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur voluntary guarantees do not affect your statutory rights. See the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/terms-and-conditions\"\u003efull terms\u003c\/a\u003e for the evidence and refund process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"jbq-faqs\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-uk-mated-carniolan-queen-faq\"\u003eBefore You Introduce Your Carniolan Queen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan this queen start a colony in an empty hive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A queen needs a suitable colony of worker bees with brood and stores. If you are starting with an empty hive, choose a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/nucs-for-sale-uk\"\u003ecomplete nucleus colony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should I prepare for introduction?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm that the receiving colony is genuinely queenless, check for competing queen cells and use an introduction method suited to its condition. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-tell-if-a-hive-is-queenless-uk\"\u003equeenless-colony checks\u003c\/a\u003e and contact us if you need help choosing a method. Acceptance cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill she start laying immediately after arrival?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransport and introduction can interrupt laying. Give her time to be accepted and settle, follow the introduction guidance and contact us if you are concerned. A fixed number of days cannot be promised for every colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the drone-laying guarantee cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur current terms allow one replacement per purchased mated queen for an eligible drone-laying claim reported before 1 August in the year of purchase. Send clear photographs of the drone brood and queen, and wait for our confirmation before taking further action. The full evidence procedure is in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/terms-and-conditions\"\u003efull terms\u003c\/a\u003e. For advance orders or August delivery, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econfirm the applicable cover with us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I cancel my queen order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact us before dispatch or collection. Our published cancellation charge is £10 per queen, with the remainder refunded, subject to the conditions and fairness provisions in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/terms-and-conditions\"\u003efull terms\u003c\/a\u003e. Please give at least seven days’ notice where possible; there is no extra late-cancellation charge. Deductions are reduced or waived where appropriate, and no charge applies where a full refund is legally required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jbq-close\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to requeen with Carniolan stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose your delivery date above, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask us about your colony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Jurassic Bess","offers":[{"title":"Next Day Dispatch","offer_id":58782491967837,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Thursday 8 April 2027","offer_id":66363433058653,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Thursday 15 April 2027","offer_id":66363433091421,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Thursday 22 April 2027","offer_id":66363433124189,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Thursday 29 April 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.jbq-receive{padding:22px 18px}#jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season .jbq-receive ul{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}#jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season section+section{margin-top:28px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-purpose\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-purpose\"\u003eAn Early-Season Buckfast Queen for Spring Requeening\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequeen a suitable colony or head a prepared spring split before our UK-mated queens are available. These F1 Buckfast queens come from UK-selected breeding stock, are naturally mated abroad and are imported once laying and assessed. They give you an earlier option when timing matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"jbq-receive\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-receive\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-receive\"\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne marked, mated F1 Buckfast queen\u003c\/strong\u003eFrom UK-selected stock, mated abroad for early-season availability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA secure cage with attendants\u003c\/strong\u003eYour queen travels with attendant bees and fondant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA choice of available delivery dates\u003c\/strong\u003ePlan around a prepared receiving colony and a day you can receive her.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical beekeeper support\u003c\/strong\u003eContact Charlie and Lorraine for help choosing and introducing your queen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jbq-note\" style=\"margin-top:18px\"\u003eSupplied as a caged queen with attendants; a nucleus colony or hive is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-section-0\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-section-0\"\u003eUK-Selected Breeding, Mated Abroad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe breeder and drone lines are selected through a UK breeding programme for calm handling, spring build-up, brood pattern and productivity. Mating takes place abroad to use an earlier seasonal window, and the queens are then imported for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe breeding aims do not guarantee a particular honey crop, temperament or locally adapted offspring. Results also depend on drone parentage, colony management, forage and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-section-1\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-section-1\"\u003eChoose Around Your Colony and Timing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an option for a beekeeper with a suitable queenless colony or a planned split ready early in the season. A queen alone cannot replace the worker population of a colony lost over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your timing allows, compare our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/danish-f1-mated-buckfast-queen\"\u003eUK-mated F1 Buckfast queens\u003c\/a\u003e, raised and assessed in Dorset. Choose the option that matches your receiving colony and available delivery dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-section-2\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-section-2\"\u003eDelivery and Live Arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect an available delivery date above. Queens travel securely caged by tracked delivery. Check any delivery charge at checkout. Dispatch depends on queen readiness and suitable conditions; we will contact you if your planned date needs to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the outer packaging promptly and inspect her while leaving the cage unopened. If she arrives dead, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us immediately\u003c\/a\u003e with clear photographs of the queen in her cage. We will replace her; the cage does not normally need to be returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur voluntary guarantees do not affect your statutory rights. See the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/terms-and-conditions\"\u003efull terms\u003c\/a\u003e for the evidence and refund process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"jbq-faqs\" aria-labelledby=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"jbq-description-mated-f1-buckfast-queen-early-season-faq\"\u003eBefore You Order Your Early-Season Queen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre these queens UK-mated?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. They are bred from UK-selected stock and mated abroad before import. This is the early-season option; our separately listed UK-mated Buckfast queens mate in Dorset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should I prepare for introduction?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm that the receiving colony is genuinely queenless, check for competing queen cells and use an introduction method suited to its condition. Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-tell-if-a-hive-is-queenless-uk\"\u003equeenless-colony checks\u003c\/a\u003e and contact us if you need help choosing a method. Acceptance cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill she start laying immediately after arrival?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has been laying before dispatch, but transport and introduction can interrupt laying. Allow her to be accepted and settle into the colony, follow the introduction guidance and contact us if you are concerned about her progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the drone-laying guarantee cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur current terms allow one replacement per purchased mated queen for an eligible drone-laying claim reported before 1 August in the year of purchase. Send clear photographs of the drone brood and queen, and wait for our confirmation before taking further action. The full evidence procedure is in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/terms-and-conditions\"\u003efull terms\u003c\/a\u003e. For advance orders or August delivery, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econfirm the applicable cover with us before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails open\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I cancel my queen order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact us before dispatch or collection. Our published cancellation charge is £10 per queen, with the remainder refunded, subject to the conditions and fairness provisions in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/terms-and-conditions\"\u003efull terms\u003c\/a\u003e. Please give at least seven days’ notice where possible; there is no extra late-cancellation charge. 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