The Milk Post: 2025

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We have both National and Langstroth 5-frame Nucs available to order with a £25 deposit each loaded with approximately 12,000 hardworking bees and headed by a marked, healthy Queen. Options include either a laying Buckfast Queen or a locally bred Queen, giving you choice and flexibility.

Why reserve now? Because you'll be setting your hive up for success:

Strong start - Our Nucs arrive well-balanced with brood in all stages and stores. Starting with such a foundation means your colony is primed for early buildup, healthy growth and a vigorous season ahead.
Gentle, proven bees - Raised locally in the South-East of England, these colonies are known for their calm temperament, strong spring buildup and consistent productivity. That means easier inspections, less stress for you, and a reliable working hive.
Choice of hive type - Whether you're running a National or a Langstroth hive, you're covered. We are offering both nucs for the first time for 2026.
Limited availability - Because of the care, time and space required to raise these quality Nucs, they sold out quickly this year and we anticipate the same for 2026! Early reservations give you the chance to secure your bees!
Flexible delivery or collection - We offer collection and delivery, starting from late April and continuing through June (subject to weather and colony readiness). You'll have advance notice of delivery/collection dates to make preparations.

Secure your Nuc today with just a £25 deposit. Once you've secured your order, you can fund-plan, prepare your hive/site, and get everything ready in

time for the bees' arrival.

The month you choose for your Nuc we'll let you know the approximate date your colony will be ready for collection/delivery, and the remaining payment will be collected on the 1st of that month. As always with beekeeping, this is weather dependent.

A few final points to consider:

Prepare your hive equipment so that everything's set by April/May when the Nucs are ready.
Ensure you have your apiary location ready, or if you're new, this is a great time to plan your stand, access, and storage.
Mark your calendar: once the bees arrive, you'll want to inspect early, check stores, and monitor varroa levels as spring develops.
Think ahead: a strong colony this spring means a head-start for honey production, swarm prevention and overall hive health for the season.

Don't wait until spring rush hits, reserve your 2026 Nucs today and give your apiary the competitive edge it deserves. We're excited to partner with you on your beekeeping journey and help you build a strong, productive hive for 2026 and beyond.

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"Very calm

The bees are very calm and expanding very well.

I will buy again in the future if I need to.

Highly recommended."

- Nassir

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"Perfect Nuc!

I have had my bees 3 weeks now they are so calm and so farm easy to work with and the hive is growing well"

- Jo-Ann

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"The bees are thriving in their new environment

The bees are thriving in their new environment thank you. Delivered by post, the post lady brought them first thing in a first rate wooden nuc."

- Siân

We are proud to be offering both Carniolan and Buckfast queens for 2026, giving you the freedom to choose the temperament and style of colony that suits your beekeeping goals.

Our Carniolan queens are known for their gentle nature, rapid spring buildup, and superb overwintering ability, while our Buckfast queens are valued for their productivity, resilience, and steady, well-balanced growth throughout the season.

When ordering, you can select your preferred collection or delivery date, making it easy to fit new queens into your beekeeping schedule. To secure your queens for next year, simply place a £5 deposit today, with the remaining balance automatically taken on the 1st of the month you choose. This ensures your queens are reserved and ready exactly when

you need them.

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"Excellent Queen! She was accepted by the small queenless colony very quickly. Hagens were helpful with info about receiving them and after care. They truly care about their bees! Looking forward to the Queens performance next season."

- Sam

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"Thank you for sending us healthy

happy bees, we have successfully

re-queened two colonies and are looking forward to reaping the rewards later in the season."

- Alyson

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