UK Bred Buckfast Bees Overwintered 6 Frame National Nuc
Our bee nucs for sale will be ready for collection or delivery from mid April and throughout May.
The price of a single (6 frame) nucleus of Buckfast bees includes a brand new Correx or Poly nuc box, depending on which you select. Both options are available for both collection or delivery.
6 Frame National overwintered in Correx box - £290
6 Frame National overwintered in Brand new Paynes Poly box - £310
Deposits are non-refundable - £100 deposit
Delivery - £30
Full balance must be paid prior to delivery or on collection
We make these nucs ourselves at Gwenyn Gruffydd. The queens used in these nucs are all UK Bred from some of the best Queen breeders in the UK. They're the same queens we use in our own production hives. Many other bee farmers chose these specific lines for their operation too.
The nucs we sell are exactly the same nucs we use in our honey farm.
The Queens in these hives are born, bred and mated in the UK. Their original lines come from the some of the best across Europe and UK.
They're excellently adapted for UK and Welsh climates! Low in swarming (*low..not won't swarm!), easy to handle, gentle on the frames and excellent honey producers.
The colony is headed up with a 2023 UK bred Buckfast Queen. They are good to handle, gentle, quiet bees, and suitable for beginners and the experienced beekeepers. All our bees will be fully inspected and health checked by us before they leave the farm.
We have achieved our accreditation to the DASH scheme; Disease Accreditation Scheme for Honeybees, this is a an accreditation set up between the NBU (National Bee Unit, APHA (Animal and Plant Advisory Unit)) and the BFA (Bee Farmers Association).
The Nuc:
Provided on British Standard National frames with brood at all stages and bees over 6 frames and supplied in a brand new box (Either correx or Brand New Paynes Poly nuc) depending on choice.
You will receive:
Wondering how to start beekeeping?
Why not book yourself onto our Introduction to Beekeeping Course for beginners too and let us help and guide you on your beekeeping journey. Our Beekeeping YouTube channel has a wealth of how to videos and guidance too.
Collection Details
Collection is always the preferred and better option for you nuc and is far less stressful on them However we can organise delivery for you if you prefer. Ready for collection from mid April onwards. Collection from Gwenyn Gruffydd SA32 8SE.
Delivery Details
Delivery Cost to UK Mainland Address is - £30** per Nuc (Delivery before 12pm*)
Once your order has been placed you will receive a confirmation email of your order and deposit.
Our first point of contact will be via email so please be sure to enter a valid email address. We will contact you to make arrangements when we know your bees are ready. We can only offer postage dispatches on Monday to Wednesdays
Our over wintered bee nucs for sale will be available for collection and delivery from mid April through May 2024, timings will depending on overwintering weather conditions. We will notify you two weeks in advance to let you know when our bee nucs are ready for either collection or delivery orders via email and collect the remaining balance and will dispatch orders in order, oldest first. The deposit is non refundable.
*Certain postcodes are excluded from the 12pm guarantees. Prices quoted are for UK only - we do not post overseas or to Ireland.
** Please note - This price is subject to change and Scottish highlands addresses will incur a surcharge. We will contact you to inform you of any surcharges applicable.
Note about the Paynes poly nuc.
You'r nuc will come with a vented lid for transport. You'll need to buy an additional crown board and solid roof later on. These can be purchased form us separately.
Balance due on collection or prior to delivery
|
Style of Box |
Balance due in April/May 2024 |
| Correx - Collected | £190.00 |
| Correx - Delivered | £220.00 |
| Paynes Poly Nuc - Collected | £210.00 |
| Paynes Poly Nuc - Delivered | £240.00 |
The lady I spoke to on the phone was great, the mistake I made seems to have been corrected. I await the arrival with anticipation. Harry
Excellent service and great knowledge. I am looking forward to getting my bees soon. Thank you.
I’m anticipating a great nuc of bees when they are delivered in Spring.
Fast and easy was really impressed.
I’ve been a beekeeper just shy of 10 years & I’ve only 20 hives .
I’ve been reading up and watching YouTube about Gwenyn Gruffydd and thought I will give his bees a try out .
Outstanding service and quality! Very friendly and available to help with after care. Would highly recommend for anything regarding your bee needs.also been on the bee keeping course and would recommend it to anyone interested! I now get all my supplies from gwenyngruffydd because of the quality and price.
The lady I spoke to on the phone was great, the mistake I made seems to have been corrected. I await the arrival with anticipation. Harry
Excellent service and great knowledge. I am looking forward to getting my bees soon. Thank you.
I’m anticipating a great nuc of bees when they are delivered in Spring.
Fast and easy was really impressed.
I’ve been a beekeeper just shy of 10 years & I’ve only 20 hives .
I’ve been reading up and watching YouTube about Gwenyn Gruffydd and thought I will give his bees a try out .
Outstanding service and quality! Very friendly and available to help with after care. Would highly recommend for anything regarding your bee needs.also been on the bee keeping course and would recommend it to anyone interested! I now get all my supplies from gwenyngruffydd because of the quality and price.