100% Queen Cell Success

Successful queen cells in our apiary

2025 Honeybee Queen Rearing is off to a good start! I am proud of my 100% success rate in my first round of queen cell production! I have 45 queen cells successfully producted, and in the incubator waiting to go into splits tomorrow.

The Perfect Setup

I am certain this success was due to the strong cell starter colongy I used, and the right colony conditions:

  • Strong, healthy nurse bees
  • Abundant fresh pollen stores
  • Plenty of honey reserves
  • Perfect spring weather conditions

What’s Next?

The next round of queen cells are in the next starter hive an I should have them ready next week for any additional splits.

Stay tuned for updates as we continue our queen breeding journey. We’ll be sharing detailed guides and tips based on our experiences.