Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New listings
New media comments
New resources
New calendar events
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Calendar
New events
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Classifieds
New listings
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Reply to thread
Menu
Install the app
Install
Forums
New Zealand Beekeeping Forums
Breeding Bees in New Zealand
Raise vs Buy - Queens for Hobby Keepers
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Welcome to NZ Beekeepers+
Would you like to join the rest of our members? Feel free to sign up today.
Sign up
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Alastair" data-source="post: 3279" data-attributes="member: 13"><p>Buying some is good provided from a reputable breeder, there are some people selling any old queen bee, you should buy from where you will get good genetics. It is very satisfying to put a quality queen into a vicious hive and come back a couple months later and the bees are nice and docile and a pleasure to work.</p><p></p><p>But also, most beekeepers should give raising their own queens a try, it is a great learning experience and done right will save some money.</p><p></p><p>My view, make most of your own queens, but buy in a few to maintain good genetics. However as you say, making splits and getting them to raise their own queens can have several difficulties. Ifg you want to make splits but want quick results and high success, buy the queens for them. Mated, not queen cells, as not all virgin queens mate successfully.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alastair, post: 3279, member: 13"] Buying some is good provided from a reputable breeder, there are some people selling any old queen bee, you should buy from where you will get good genetics. It is very satisfying to put a quality queen into a vicious hive and come back a couple months later and the bees are nice and docile and a pleasure to work. But also, most beekeepers should give raising their own queens a try, it is a great learning experience and done right will save some money. My view, make most of your own queens, but buy in a few to maintain good genetics. However as you say, making splits and getting them to raise their own queens can have several difficulties. Ifg you want to make splits but want quick results and high success, buy the queens for them. Mated, not queen cells, as not all virgin queens mate successfully. [/QUOTE]
Verification
What type of honey is New Zealand famous for?
Post reply
Forums
New Zealand Beekeeping Forums
Breeding Bees in New Zealand
Raise vs Buy - Queens for Hobby Keepers
Top
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…