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Live Queens: Italian Buckfast Blend for Gentle Beekeeping

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Italian Buckfast Queens: A Perfect Blend of Productivity and Temperament

Italian Buckfast queens are the ideal choice for beekeepers seeking a balance of productivity, adaptability, and gentle behavior. These live queens are a cross between the highly productive Italian honeybee and the resilient, mild-tempered Buckfast bee, creating a hybrid that excels in various climates and hive conditions.

Renowned for their prolific egg-laying ability, Italian Buckfast queens establish strong, healthy colonies with abundant brood production. Their offspring exhibit excellent foraging skills, leading to high honey yields and efficient resource collection. This makes these live queens a popular choice for both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers looking to maximize their honey production.

In addition to their productivity, Italian Buckfast queens are known for their calm and gentle temperament. Their colonies are easy to work with, making hive management less stressful and more enjoyable, especially for beginners or those managing multiple hives. Their docility also reduces the likelihood of stinging incidents, making them ideal for urban or backyard apiaries.

Italian Buckfast bees are highly adaptable to various climates and resistant to common pests and diseases, ensuring better colony survival and longevity. Their ability to thrive in diverse environments makes them a versatile choice for beekeepers in different regions.

When you choose Italian Buckfast queens, you’re investing in a lineage that combines the best traits of two exceptional honeybee strains. These live queens are carefully bred to ensure strong genetics, excellent colony performance, and dependable behavior.

Whether you’re looking to boost honey production, simplify hive management, or establish resilient colonies, Italian Buckfast queens are an excellent choice. Trust in their proven performance and gentle nature to enhance your beekeeping success.

Materials

Pine

Shipping & Returns

30 Day Returns if unopened & unused

Dimensions

24 x 20 x 28 Inch

Care Instructions

If you have chosen standard wood make sure to paint the outside of the boxes yearly or every other year to protect the wood.

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