UK Mated F1 Buckfast Queen | Danish Line
UK Mated F1 Buckfast Queen Bees - Danish Line
Bred from elite Danish genetics and mated on the Dorset coast — these F1 Buckfast queens combine Scandinavian hardiness with the adaptability of local UK mating for stronger, calmer colonies.
Pedigree from Denmark, Mated in Dorset
Our Danish Line F1 Buckfast queens are grafted from Ivan Nielson’s world-famous Himmerlandske Bie breeder queens (Denmark) — one of Europe’s leading Buckfast breeding programs. These breeder queens (F0) are known for their winter resilience, calm behaviour and strong honey yields.
All grafted F1 daughters are mated here in Dorset, UK, along the Jurassic Coast — benefiting from a rich and diverse drone population of locally maintained Buckfast stock. This gives every queen the best of both worlds: elite genetics and locally adapted performance.
Quality Mating in Full-Sized Nucleus Colonies
Unlike small mating nuc setups, our queens are mated in full 6-frame nucleus colonies and left for at least four weeks to build brood. This ensures every queen is well-mated, laying strongly and fully assessed before sale.
Only queens showing consistent brood pattern, solid temperament and vitality are selected for dispatch — ensuring buyers receive proven, fertile, and ready-to-perform queens.
Key Traits & Selection
- Gentle temperament — easy to handle and ideal for all experience levels.
- Excellent honey production — high nectar gathering and balanced colony growth.
- Winter hardiness — inherited from the northern Danish line.
- Hygienic behaviour — strong resistance to disease and pests.
- Nosema tolerance — improved digestive and colony health.
Dispatch & Guarantee
- Free Royal Mail Special Delivery — next-day tracked shipping included.
- Live arrival guarantee — any queen dead on arrival is replaced free of charge.
- Drone layer guarantee — if your queen becomes a drone layer before September, we’ll replace or refund her.
Queens are caged securely with healthy nurse bees for safe, stress-free transit and arrive ready to head your next productive colony.
Perfect for UK Conditions
These queens are fully mated on the Jurassic Coast, making them naturally adapted to the UK’s climate. Their combination of Danish genetics and local Dorset mating results in calm, productive, and disease-resistant colonies ideal for both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are these queens bred and mated?
The breeder queens (F0) originate from Ivan Nielson’s Himmerlandske Bie in Denmark, but all grafting and mating of F1 daughters take place here in Dorset, UK, along the Jurassic Coast.
Are these queens naturally mated?
Yes. All queens are naturally mated in open conditions in Dorset, allowing for a diverse genetic mix of premium Buckfast drones from our managed coastal apiaries.
How are queens shipped?
Each queen is caged with healthy nurse bees and shipped via Royal Mail Special Delivery for next-day arrival. Delivery is included free of charge.
Do you guarantee live arrival?
Yes — all queens are guaranteed to arrive alive and in excellent condition. If a queen arrives dead, she will be replaced free of charge.
What if my queen becomes a drone layer?
If your queen becomes a drone layer before the end of September, we’ll replace or refund her. Please contact us promptly with details so we can help.
When should I introduce my new queen?
Ensure the colony is queenless, wait 8 days, remove all queen cells, then place the caged queen between two brood frames. After 24 hours, remove the tab to expose the fondant and leave for 7 days before checking acceptance.
We will replace queens that are dead on arrival, provided they remain in their SEALED cage and are reported within 8 hours of the initial recorded delivery time. A video showing the deceased queen and your order number is required for replacement. All dead queens must be returned in their original sealed cages.
24-hour Royal Mail Special Delivery (Pre 1pm) with Signature REQUIRED. Queens are guaranteed to arrive alive. Please note, this service cannot deliver through a letterbox - £9.50.
Queens are expected to arrive the day AFTER dispatch. However, we cannot guarantee the exact day or time of delivery.
We guarantee the live arrival of your queens. If queens arrive damaged or dead, we will replace them free of charge.
Please ensure your address is 100% accurate. We are not liable for failed deliveries due to incorrect addresses or if you are unavailable to sign for your delivery.
All cancelled orders will incur a £5 restocking and payment processing fee.
We work hard as Queen breeders to maintain a consistent supply of queens, and cancellations make it challenging to accurately forecast demand throughout the year.
Additionally, our payment processing system incurs fees even when a refund is issued.
By placing an order on this website, you agree to and accept this cancellation charge.
