# Bee Breeding **URL:** https://forum.honeyflow.com/c/bee-breeding/13.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.honeyflow.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.honeyflow.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.honeyflow.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Anyone Seen White Queens](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/anyone-seen-white-queens/21902)
**Author:** [@Stephen93](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Stephen93)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/anyone-seen-white-queens/21902 "2019-05-28T17:12:33Z")
I’m new here not sure if I’m posting this where I should be. I grafted queens from an Italian and they hatched yesterday, there was a variety of colours, but some were white or more pale and some where white and black a… --- ## [Poor quality nuc](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/poor-quality-nuc/13159)
**Author:** [@Yucklub](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Yucklub)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/poor-quality-nuc/13159 "2019-05-26T17:08:05Z")
Hi, I installed a nuc today that I purchased from a reputable supplier, When I installed it it only had 1 frame with brood on it 1/4, 1 frame of Honey, 1 frame drawn but empty, and 2 frames just foundation. Is this une… --- ## [Instrumental insemination questions](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/instrumental-insemination-questions/21920)
**Author:** [@Stephen93](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Stephen93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/instrumental-insemination-questions/21920 "2019-05-25T01:11:30Z")
Any advice on a good course for instrumental insemination? I have no experience with it and a pretty tight budget as I’ll likely have to travel to get to it. --- ## [Global Bees in the Hive](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/global-bees-in-the-hive/1980)
**Author:** [@greekbecky](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/greekbecky)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/global-bees-in-the-hive/1980 "2019-03-09T14:07:44Z")
As we are a global community of Beekeepers, I would like to know more about different species of bees people have in their hives. I found two somewhat comprehensive lists of the different bees found around the globe. W… --- ## [Buying bees or nucs in Tasmania](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/buying-bees-or-nucs-in-tasmania/8637)
**Author:** [@Faroe](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Faroe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/buying-bees-or-nucs-in-tasmania/8637 "2019-01-26T03:19:23Z")
Is anyone selling bees or nucs in Tasmania. I have a customer who needs some for his hives, but can't find any. Apparently he also can't get them sent to him from the mainland because of quarantine laws. Any informatio… --- ## [Purchase Bees in Esperance](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/purchase-bees-in-esperance/20746)
**Author:** [@Mjay](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Mjay)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2019, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/purchase-bees-in-esperance/20746 "2019-01-23T07:24:56Z")
Hi there, I’m new to beekeeping and ordered a flow hive and now i need some bees. Anyone know or selling bees around Esperance or Albany? --- ## [Buying bees Illawarra NSW](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/buying-bees-illawarra-nsw/20483)
**Author:** [@Daniel1](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Daniel1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/buying-bees-illawarra-nsw/20483 "2018-12-30T11:43:20Z")
I’ve just purchased a flow hive and now need to get bees. I’m new to this. Can anyone recommend a supplier on the south coast of NSW. Thanks in advance --- ## [Bees in Okinawa](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bees-in-okinawa/16885)
**Author:** [@RainbowHoney-Okinawa](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/RainbowHoney-Okinawa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/bees-in-okinawa/16885 "2018-11-24T23:06:52Z")
Hi there - does anyone know where I can get some honeybees in Okinawa? Thanks in advance!! Jeff --- ## [5 frame Nuc for sale Sydney (South)](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/5-frame-nuc-for-sale-sydney-south/16882)
**Author:** [@oatkir](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/oatkir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/5-frame-nuc-for-sale-sydney-south/16882 "2018-11-20T01:34:21Z")
I have a 5 frame nuc for sale - its an early spring split from a strong hive. Message me if interested. --- ## [Where to buy nucs or packages in Canberra?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/where-to-buy-nucs-or-packages-in-canberra/15755)
**Author:** [@Lewi-Canberra](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Lewi-Canberra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/where-to-buy-nucs-or-packages-in-canberra/15755 "2018-07-28T11:09:43Z")
Any recommendations for sellers in Canberra? I’m looking to buy either a package or nuc around early September. Which would be easier for a beginner? Also looking for a hive tool and maybe a second-hand suit. --- ## [Hypothetical Re-Queening in Difficult Circumstances](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hypothetical-re-queening-in-difficult-circumstances/14412)
**Author:** [@Dawn\_SD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Dawn_SD)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2018, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/hypothetical-re-queening-in-difficult-circumstances/14412 "2018-05-25T08:37:44Z")
I want to post this scenario, not for advice, but just as a learning experience for everyone. After all, it is good for us to stretch the grey matter (or ganglia, or mushroom bodies, depending on your species). OK by wa… --- ## [Artificial insemination of queen bee problems with laying eggs](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/artificial-insemination-of-queen-bee-problems-with-laying-eggs/14739)
**Author:** [@MSD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/MSD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/artificial-insemination-of-queen-bee-problems-with-laying-eggs/14739 "2018-04-19T13:09:31Z")
i have problem and i hope i will get the answer from you some of my queens after i inseminating them. the queens didn’t start laying eggs. i waited more than 40 days without result some of them took 5 min Co2 the day … --- ## [NUC wanted CAIRNS QLD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nuc-wanted-cairns-qld/13152)
**Author:** [@Corrie](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Corrie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2017, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nuc-wanted-cairns-qld/13152 "2017-11-23T17:20:20Z")
Hi All, I have had my hive for 3 months now and I can’t fine any bee’s :frowning: a guy from work recommended a local place but they never return my calls, I have joined a bee club but I can never get to the meetings as… --- ## [To super-up my Queen Castle... or not](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/to-super-up-my-queen-castle-or-not/13256)
**Author:** [@Sting](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Sting)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2017, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/to-super-up-my-queen-castle-or-not/13256 "2017-11-20T07:00:31Z")
So, my queen breeding is going great guns with my Queen Castle this season. Last season I got about three mated queens out of it. But this season I already have three and it’s developing three more as I type. All from th… --- ## [Plans for 2018 -- seeking a little input](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/plans-for-2018-seeking-a-little-input/13224)
**Author:** [@MichaelD](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/MichaelD)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/plans-for-2018-seeking-a-little-input/13224 "2017-11-05T00:55:24Z")
I have previously written about how I started my hive somewhat late in the season from a stressed nuc. That hive prospered in an 8-frame deep, which eventually grew to two 8-frame deep brood boxes. I never intended to … --- ## [Newbie Question - Cape Bee Viable?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/newbie-question-cape-bee-viable/12987)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Lane](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Kevin_Lane)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2017, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/newbie-question-cape-bee-viable/12987 "2017-10-11T19:04:04Z")
I have recently started to gain an interest in beekeeping. Most info is on European Honey Bees. I found out that in the Western Cape (where I live), the native species is the Cape Honey Bee. I learned that the Cape Honey… --- ## [Nucleus Wanted Please - Perth, Australia](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nucleus-wanted-please-perth-australia/12609)
**Author:** [@MOOSE](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/MOOSE)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2017, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nucleus-wanted-please-perth-australia/12609 "2017-09-09T15:28:51Z")
Hi, all ready to go and looking for a nuc. Can anyone in 200km radius of Perth help me out please. --- ## [Australia: Spring Package Bee Delivery October 2017 - VIC/NSW/ACT/QLD & SA](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/australia-spring-package-bee-delivery-october-2017-vic-nsw-act-qld-sa/12267)
**Author:** [@TBB](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/TBB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/australia-spring-package-bee-delivery-october-2017-vic-nsw-act-qld-sa/12267 "2017-08-08T05:19:01Z")
Hi Everyone, After the last shocker of a season we won’t be able to ship nucs interstate as we’re focusing on building up our own hive numbers this season. However we have teamed up with Australian Queen Bee Exporters (… --- ## [NSW nuc supplier recommendations?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nsw-nuc-supplier-recommendations/12106)
**Author:** [@NeillBirgit](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/NeillBirgit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nsw-nuc-supplier-recommendations/12106 "2017-07-24T03:02:14Z")
We are all set up, got the FlowHive, the gear, the suits, waiting for the Australian spring so we can get our bees. We are in Wollongong. Our preference would be to buy a nucleus hive, as the bees in a nuc would be exp… --- ## [Queen rearing question](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/queen-rearing-question/10781)
**Author:** [@Anon](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Anon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 9:09pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/queen-rearing-question/10781 "2017-04-13T21:09:15Z")
I grafted into 20 queen cups yesterday and placed them into a strong, hopelessly queen-less hive. My question is this: I've read where folks take them out of the queenless hive after a couple days and move them to a q… --- ## [Do sealed emergency queen cups always produce queens?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/do-sealed-emergency-queen-cups-always-produce-queens/10285)
**Author:** [@Jasongaut](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Jasongaut)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2017, 7:29pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/do-sealed-emergency-queen-cups-always-produce-queens/10285 "2017-03-11T19:29:31Z")
Fairly new beekeeper here. One of my hives was busting at the seams last week so I removed a few frames with brood, eggs, pollen and capped honey and placed them in a nuc box. Doing an inspection today, I noticed t… --- ## [Nucleus hives and queens bees available - ACT, NSW & VIC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nucleus-hives-and-queens-bees-available-act-nsw-vic/10040)
**Author:** [@BBH](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/BBH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nucleus-hives-and-queens-bees-available-act-nsw-vic/10040 "2017-02-27T06:25:57Z")
Hello fellow beekeepers we again are offering 5 frame full depth and also 5 frame WSP (3/4) depth nucleus hives available for immediate supply. We build these using 100% Australian bees wax foundation on new wooden fra… --- ## [Colour of queens?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/colour-of-queens/9918)
**Author:** [@Gill](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Gill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/colour-of-queens/9918 "2017-02-09T01:10:04Z")
31 days post cutout of a strong feral colony where I accidently killed the queen I saw a slim black queen wandering around on the front of the hive and then going back inside. I presume this is a queen the colony has rai… --- ## [No queens available in West Australia!?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/no-queens-available-in-west-australia/8116)
**Author:** [@onehivehoney](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/onehivehoney)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2017, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/no-queens-available-in-west-australia/8116 "2017-01-31T19:51:39Z")
Not sure if I'm paranoid but I can't get a queen for spring here in WA. The local beekeeper has become cold towards me. Even though I purchased 3 nuts from him in Feb. One has since died and the other 2 are OK. After te… --- ## [Looking for a new swarm/nuc in Northern Rivers area NSW for my flow hive](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/looking-for-a-new-swarm-nuc-in-northern-rivers-area-nsw-for-my-flow-hive/9111)
**Author:** [@mrbrown66](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/mrbrown66)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2016, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/looking-for-a-new-swarm-nuc-in-northern-rivers-area-nsw-for-my-flow-hive/9111 "2016-10-29T10:09:03Z")
I've recently moved to a property in Pearces Creek and am looking for a new swarm/nuc for my flow hive when it arrives in a couple of weeks. Thanks, j --- ## [Closing a hive after a Split](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/closing-a-hive-after-a-split/8855)
**Author:** [@onehivehoney](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/onehivehoney)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2016, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/closing-a-hive-after-a-split/8855 "2016-10-27T10:53:30Z")
OK. Have just done my first split and am concerned. Its only been a day too. All the info says to leave the Queenless hive alone for a week. Does this mean I'm to block the entrance too, or do they still want an entra… --- ## [NICOT queen rearing system](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nicot-queen-rearing-system/8804)
**Author:** [@John\_Yeager](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/John_Yeager)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2016, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/nicot-queen-rearing-system/8804 "2016-10-17T18:24:11Z")
Hello All, I am currently researching using the NICOT queen rearing system. I am reading the NICOT Queen rearing book right now but thought I would ask those on this forum for their input? My plan is to use it to exp… --- ## [Looing for Nuc or Be PACKAGE Mid North Coast Area NSW](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/looing-for-nuc-or-be-package-mid-north-coast-area-nsw/8462)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Wolfe](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Matthew_Wolfe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/looing-for-nuc-or-be-package-mid-north-coast-area-nsw/8462 "2016-10-08T01:03:10Z")
hi i Live in forster NSW 2428 and im finding it hard to get a Nuc or Bee package, any1 around that would sell one, willing to pick up or Pay for delivery!! --- ## [Queen rearing workshop course Nov 2016, Melbourne Australia](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/queen-rearing-workshop-course-nov-2016-melbourne-australia/7910)
**Author:** [@PracticalBeekeeper](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/PracticalBeekeeper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/queen-rearing-workshop-course-nov-2016-melbourne-australia/7910 "2016-10-06T23:51:27Z")
We are pleased to announce another Queen rearing course with Jody Gerdts, of Bee Scientifics conducted in November 2016 at CERES environment park in Brunswick and my apiary in the city of Darebin This course will be he… --- ## [Buying Bees and a Queen in or around Brisbane](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/buying-bees-and-a-queen-in-or-around-brisbane/8518)
**Author:** [@Tara](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Tara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2016, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/buying-bees-and-a-queen-in-or-around-brisbane/8518 "2016-09-12T13:38:29Z")
Hello!! My name is Tara and I am based in Brisbane. I just received my Flow Hive today and am looking at buying bees and a queen. Can anyone recommend someone in the Brisbane area?? Thank you. Tara [Previous page](https://forum.honeyflow.com/c/bee-breeding/13.md) [Next page](https://forum.honeyflow.com/c/bee-breeding/13.md?page=2)