Queen Grafting Season is Here - Queens Available for Local Pickup
We’re in the thick of queen grafting season here at Chuck’s Honeybees! Our hives are showing strong brood patterns, and we’re actively grafting queens to expand our apiaries and help local beekeepers get the genetics they need.
What We’re Doing
Our grafting program focuses on selecting the best genetics from our healthiest colonies. We’re grafting lots of queens to:
- Build up our own apiaries with quality stock
- Support local beekeepers who need replacement queens
- Continue developing strong, disease-resistant genetics
- Support the local beekeeping community
Queens Available
We have queens being grafted and reared throughout the season. Whether you need a replacement queen for a struggling hive or you’re looking to introduce new genetics to your apiary, we’re here to help with small quantities for local beekeepers.
Important: We’re a small sideline operation and cannot support high volume orders. We’re focused on serving the local Jacksonville beekeeping community with quality, small-batch queen production.
Local Pickup Only - We’re located in the Old Ortega area of Jacksonville, Florida, and all queens are available for local pickup.
How to Get Your Queens
If you need queens for local pickup, reach out and let us know:
- How many queens you need (we work best with small, manageable orders)
- Your preferred pickup timeline
- Any specific genetics or traits you’re interested in
We’re committed to working with local beekeepers one-on-one to ensure you get the right queens at the right time for your operationābut please keep in mind our limited capacity as a sideline breeder.
Contact Us
Interested in acquiring queens? Contact Chuck’s Honeybees today to discuss your needs. We’re here to support the local beekeeping community and help you build stronger, healthier hives.
Visit us at www.chuckshoneybees.com for more information, or reach out directly to discuss your queen needs.
Happy beekeeping!