by Meghan Milbrath | Feb 27, 2022
Bee Information Bees for sale? Nucs What characteristics do you use to select your breeding stock? I mostly select for honey production. Secondary factors include survivability, mite levels, temperament, but in general a quality honey crop indicates that these other...
by Meghan Milbrath | Jan 24, 2022
Barbara Solterman Bee Information Bees for sale? Nucs What characteristics do you use to select your breeding stock? Survivability, mite counts and Honey production. Where is the source of your bees and what strain(s) are they? Purdue Ankle Biters crossed with...
by Meghan Milbrath | Jan 24, 2022
Bee Information Bees for sale? Nucs What characteristics do you use to select your breeding stock? Hardy for overwintering in MI Gentle temperament Good honey production Where is the source of your bees and what strain(s) are they? I started in 2012 with a nuc from...
by Meghan Milbrath | Nov 15, 2021
John E Isham Isham What characteristics do you use to select your breeding stock? I do not do selective breeding at this time. Hot hives with mean genes get re-queened with milder, gentler attitudes. Where is the source of your bees and what strain(s) are they? My...
by Meghan Milbrath | Jun 16, 2021
Bee Information Bees for sale? Nucs What characteristics do you use to select your breeding stock? Overwintered Michigan queens, My best producers, Varroa resistance, and I bring in new genetics such as pol-line queens to populate every yard to provide a well enhanced...
