{"product_id":"collected-overwintered-6-frame-nucleus","title":"Collected Overwintered 6 Frame Nucleus DEPOSIT 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollected Overwintered 6 Frame Nucleus 2026 – Your Perfect Start to Beekeeping! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🐝\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder Early to Secure Your Place!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBy ordering early, you’ll secure the \u003cb\u003eearliest availability dates in April 2026\u003c\/b\u003e. Once these dates are fully allocated, no additional Nucs will be available until the following season – don’t miss out!\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🗓️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eAvailable for Collection:\u003c\/b\u003e April 2026, dates selectable in the drop-down menu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e📍\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eCollection Only:\u003c\/b\u003e Saturdays (08:00–13:00 – \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Nucs of Bees\" href=\"https:\/\/bshoneybees.pro\/collections\/nucs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eposted options available separately\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach \u003cb\u003e6 Frame National Nucleus\u003c\/b\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🐝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eFamily of Buckfast Bees\u003c\/b\u003e headed by an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eopen-mated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunclipped\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emarked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e2025 (Blue) F1 Buckfast Queen\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🖼️\u003c\/span\u003e Supplied on \u003cb\u003eBritish Standard DN4 National Frames\u003c\/b\u003e (Hoffman spacing, 432mm (356mm) x 215mm) – fits Standard National and WBC hives. \u003cb\u003eThese will NOT fit flow hives (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Flow Hive National Adaption\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.honeyflow.com\/t\/convert-uk-national-brood-frame-to-langstroth-in-1-minute\/7749\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewithout adaption\u003c\/a\u003e), however, we do have a limited amount of Langstroth \/ Flow Hive Nucs available in April \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Flow Hive Nucs\" href=\"https:\/\/bshoneybees.pro\/products\/langstrothoverwinterednucleus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🛠️\u003c\/span\u003e Packed in a \u003cb\u003eFREE “B GRADE” BS Honey Bees 2-in-1 Poly Nuc\u003c\/b\u003e, complete with a secure wooden travel screen for ventilated transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy BS Honey Bees?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe’ve been the UK’s \u003cb\u003eNo. 1 retailer of live bees\u003c\/b\u003e since 2011, pioneering online sales for live bees. By purchasing from us, you support a \u003cb\u003esmall, independent UK business\u003c\/b\u003e and contribute to the local economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOur \u003cb\u003eF1 Buckfast Queens\u003c\/b\u003e are sourced from the best European breeders, including Dr. Peter Stöfen, Ivan Bjorholm Nielsen, Keld Brandstrup, Tenuta Ritiro, and Lutz Eggert. These bees are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🧘♂️\u003c\/span\u003e Gentle and perfect for productive colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🏆\u003c\/span\u003e Renowned for productivity, disease resistance, and low swarming tendencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included with Your Nuc?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour \u003cb\u003eOverwintered Nuc\u003c\/b\u003e comes with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBrood at all stages: \u003cb\u003ecapped brood, larvae, and eggs\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA sufficient amount of stores** (varies by time of year).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eHealth Guarantee:\u003c\/b\u003e All colonies are treated for varroa with approved VMD medication which is recorded and kept for 5 years under VMR 2011SI2159. We are also \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Dash\" href=\"https:\/\/bshoneybees.pro\/pages\/dash\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDASH-accredited\u003c\/a\u003e for your peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Overwintered Nucs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e📅\u003c\/span\u003e Ready earlier in the season than Spring Nucs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🍯\u003c\/span\u003e Greater chance of harvesting a \u003cb\u003espring honey crop\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/span\u003e Proven ability to overwinter successfully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Secure Your Order\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1️. Pay your \u003cb\u003e£110 non-refundable deposit\u003c\/b\u003e today (\u003cb\u003e£220\u003c\/b\u003e on collection, total price \u003cb\u003e£330\u003c\/b\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e2️. Choose your preferred collection date from the dropdown menu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 97.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.2102%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability Timescale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8807%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvisional Collection Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.2102%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e1st Round \u003cem\u003e(+\/- 1-2 weeks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8807%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e11th April 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.2102%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e2nd Round \u003cem\u003e(+\/- 1-2 weeks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8807%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e18th April 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.2102%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e3rd Round \u003cem\u003e(+\/- 1-2 weeks)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8807%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e25th April 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.2102%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINAL Round (stragglers)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.8807%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2nd May 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3️. Respond promptly to our email to confirm your slot nearer to the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⚠️\u003c\/span\u003e If we can’t reach you, we’ll offer your Nuc to the next customer. If we are unable to reach you after numerous attempts, your order will be cancelled, and the deposit will be lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrust the Experts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🐝\u003c\/span\u003e With over a decade of experience and \u003cb\u003eoutstanding Trustpilot reviews\u003c\/b\u003e, we’ve made it easier than ever to start beekeeping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trustpilot-widget\" data-locale=\"en-GB\" data-template-id=\"5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\" data-businessunit-id=\"5ba26ac8afa8530001888356\" data-style-height=\"20px\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-theme=\"light\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Customer reviews powered by Trustpilot\" loading=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.trustpilot.com\/trustboxes\/5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\/index.html?templateId=5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\u0026amp;businessunitId=5ba26ac8afa8530001888356#locale=en-GB\u0026amp;styleHeight=20px\u0026amp;styleWidth=100%25\u0026amp;theme=light\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrder your \u003cb\u003eCollected Overwintered 6 Frame Nucleus 2026\u003c\/b\u003e today and join the growing community of successful beekeepers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProvisional Dates:\u003c\/b\u003e Allow for \u003cb\u003e±1–2 weeks\u003c\/b\u003e due to weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Feed your bees after transferring them into a full-size hive. 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