{"title":"Buckfast Queens","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuckfast queen bees bred by our family in Romania since 2015. Every queen is hand-selected for the traits Buckfast is known for: a calm, gentle temperament, fast spring build-up and strong honey production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the line that fits your apiary:\u003cbr\u003e- Naturally mated – open-mated with the drones around our apiary. Healthy and productive, ideal for honey production.\u003cbr\u003e- Controlled mating – mated at an isolated station with selected drones, for more predictable colonies.\u003cbr\u003e- F0 – our breeder line, for beekeepers who raise their own queens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll queens are marked and caged for safe introduction, shipped by UPS express within 24 hours across the EU, with live arrival guaranteed. Sold out for this season? Reserve your 2027 Buckfast queens on our pre-order page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"naturally-mated-buckfast-queen","title":"Naturally Mated Buckfast Queen","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuckfast Queens 2026 — Built for the Modern Beekeeper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMeet the queen that changed beekeeping forever. Buckfast queens trace their origins to the lifetime work of Brother Adam, a Benedictine monk at Buckfast Abbey who spent decades travelling the world, hand-selecting the finest bee strains to craft the ultimate colony. The result? A queen that is calm to handle, explosive in spring, and practically effortless to overwinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eExplosive spring build-up\u003c\/strong\u003e — Colonies hit peak population faster, so you never miss an early nectar flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e😊 \u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally gentle\u003c\/strong\u003e — Inspections without gloves are routine with a well-introduced Buckfast queen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eCold-climate hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e — She reduces egg-laying in autumn naturally, so your colony overwinters on fewer stores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🛡️ \u003cstrong\u003eStrong disease resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Highly hygienic behaviour keeps hive health in check and treatment needs low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong\u003eVery low swarming tendency\u003c\/strong\u003e — Colonies stay put and focused on production; less chasing swarms across your apiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍯 \u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding honey yields\u003c\/strong\u003e — Big foraging drive and efficient colony management mean your supers will show the difference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour order includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e✅ One marked, open-mated Buckfast queen, ready to introduce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e✅ 4–6 attendant bees for safe transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e✅ Slow-release candy introduction cage (Nicot, Lyson, JzBz or equivalent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🗓️ \u003cstrong\u003eDispatch window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late March – September 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🚚 \u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e UPS 24hr, Europe-wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003eLive stock control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select your dispatch before checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bee Brothers","offers":[{"title":"W19 - 10 May","offer_id":53383730692363,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W19","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W20 - 17 May","offer_id":53118382637323,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W20","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W21 - 24 May","offer_id":53173310095627,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W21","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W22 - 31 May","offer_id":53173310128395,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W22","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W23 - 7 June","offer_id":53173310161163,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W23","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W24 - 14 June","offer_id":53173310193931,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W24","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W25 - 21 June","offer_id":53173310226699,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W25","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W26 - 28 June","offer_id":53186017689867,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W26","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W27 - 5 July","offer_id":53237955232011,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W27","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W28 - 12 July","offer_id":53237955821835,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W28","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W29 - 19 July","offer_id":53237957394699,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W29","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W30 - 26 July","offer_id":53273836159243,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W30","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W31 - 2 August","offer_id":53273836290315,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W31","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W32 - 9 August","offer_id":53273836355851,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W32","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W33 - 16 August","offer_id":53273836519691,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W33","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W34 - 23 August","offer_id":53391823733003,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W34","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W35 - 30 August","offer_id":53391824683275,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W35","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W36 - 6 September","offer_id":53391825240331,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W36","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"W37 - 13 September","offer_id":53391825731851,"sku":"QN-BK-NM-27-W37","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1058\/3307\/files\/Buckfast_Queen_Bee_Brothers.jpg?v=1781530253"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1058\/3307\/collections\/Buckfast_Queen_Bee_Brothers.jpg?v=1790259249","url":"https:\/\/beebrothers.ro\/collections\/buckfast-queens.oembed","provider":"Bee Brothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}