Buckfast and Carniolan queens bred by three generations of our family. Hand-selected for resilience, productivity and a calm temperament, and shipped to beekeepers across Europe.

  • Family-owned since 2015
  • Shipping to 27 EU countries
  • Trusted by 600-hive operations

Two breeds, one standard

Every queen is one we would put in our own hives.

Buckfast

Buckfast

Fast spring build-up and strong honey yields, with a temperament calm enough to inspect without gloves.

  • Productive
  • Gentle
  • Fast build-up
from131,00 lei137,00 lei
Carniolan Pre-order for 2027

Carniolan

Hardy and thrifty, winters on small clusters and explodes in spring. Well suited to colder climates.

  • Hardy
  • Thrifty
  • Great overwintering
110,00 lei137,00 lei

Next season is already booking up

Our queens sell out every spring. Reserve your 2027 queens now, keep the early-bird price and choose the week they arrive.

  • Pick your delivery week
  • Save up to 24% on bigger orders
  • Filled before in-season orders
⏳ Early-bird price ends in00000000
Next season is already booking up
2027pre-order
Three generations at the hive

Three generations at the hive

At Bee Brothers, we breed Buckfast queens we would put in our own hives. Every one is hand-selected, and for nearly a decade we have been shipping healthy, high-performing queens to beekeepers across the EU.

We look after the bees. You look after the honey.

3generations at the hive
27EU countries we ship to
600hives requeened by one customer
Our story

Selected for what matters

Three qualities decide whether a queen makes it into our breeding line.

Resilience

Strong and adaptable to the different climates across Europe.

Productivity

Fast spring build-up and higher honey yields, season after season.

Gentle temperament

Calm to inspect, even without gloves and veil.

What our beekeepers say

I have been a loyal client of Bee Brothers since 2017, and they have exceeded my expectations every time. Over the years, I have gradually replaced every queen in my 600 hives with their exceptional stock.
Nelu H.600 hives, customer since 2017
Bee Brothers has been my go-to source for queen bees for years. Their bees are strong, healthy, and perfectly suited for my operation. Their customer service and reliability make them an invaluable partner in beekeeping.
Bacos AlinReturning customer
Reliable, professional, and passionate — Bee Brothers delivers nothing but the best. Since incorporating their queens into my hives, I've seen significant improvements in colony strength, honey production, and overall health.
Luca R.Professional beekeeper

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