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The order book is now full for 2024. I start grafting each year in early May and the link to the 2024 posting timetable will be posted at the top of this page towards the end of May.

I post out queens in the order they have been paid for and I always check first to arrange a suitable posting date. No need to email asking about updates . Any updates or news of delays will be posted here.

Currently I only post queens to the UK (both NI and GB)
I don’t post queens to RoI
Queens are posted Royal Mail next day delivery and I forward tracking details when I post

I always contact customers before posting to arrange a suitable posting date .

549 Responses to Buy a Native Black Queen

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  2. Jonathan foster says:

    Hi. I would like to try one of your native queens. However I am away now until the 3rd Aug. How would you recommend that I order one from you ? Pay for it now for delivery in August? Are there going to be any available in Aug? Should I wait until I return then order ?
    Kindest regards

    Jonathan foster
    S on A. Warwickshire

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  4. Fiona McCabe says:

    Hi looking a queen have you any available at minute.

  5. UWBees - worcestershire uk says:

    Thanks for a terrific queen. Arrived in excellent condition, and is now in her second
    brood cycle. Lovely temperament yet dealing with wasps without a bother.

    What can i expect in regards to peak brood nest size ?

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Thanks for the compliment!
      At this point in the season most brood nests are contracting a bit so a single box should suffice.
      I give some a mine a second brood box in May when colonies are hitting maximum strength.
      If in doubt, give more Space. Some queens want to lay up more than 10-11 frames.

  6. Tim Wylie says:

    Thanks Jonathan,

    Queen arrived safely this morning, much appreciated.

    Superb service / speed of delivery and attention to detail…. 10/10.

    btw I grew up in Belfast before ending up over in Cambridgeshire. Superb to have a Queen from purer Irish stock, she’s definitely more undiluted than my other two dark Welsh bred AMMs.

    Best of luck and thanks again.

    Kind regards

    Tim

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Thanks Tim. Hope the queen does well for you. The Native Irish bee breeders work pretty closely together and you should be able to get some very good AMM stock from Ireland. NIHBS has a committee meeting this Sunday in Port Laoise and I will be meeting up with a lot of them.

      Best wishes,

      Jon.

  7. Martyn Hartley says:

    2 lovely new queens arrived safely this week.
    Both released and accepted in less than 48 hours
    Delighted – thanks Jonathan

  8. james wyatt says:

    How pure are your black queens and are they ready to lay .
    I think i have found a way of inseminating new queens the natural way without being set upon by outside drones.
    I have also got a method in which i can separate a swarm and take out all the workers and put them with a black queen to produce new drones and workers which are all black. It means that i have to kill the old swarm queen and all the swarm drones, but it works. Hence the reason i am going to start again and cleared all my old bees.
    In my opinion, anybody that continues to keep breeding the non indigenous species of black bee should be ostracised, blacklisted and sent into Coventry. All they are doing is condemning an indigenous species to extinction.
    Do they feel sorry for the tiger for instance, How about all our song birds that are disappearing.
    All bee keepers should be helping one another to breed a pure strain of black bee. But alas i have found the average bee keeper to be insular, secretive and very selfish and cliquey. This is one reason that i will not join a club. Maybe it is different in Ireland as i live in Hampshire.
    Having said that, it is so easy to catch and separate a wayward swarm into two sections. The same can be done with a hive colony but it is a bit trickier. One section holds the drones and the queen, and the other section holds the workers. From there it is easy to introduce a new black queen of the purest strain possible, to the workers into a new hive without any brood or infectious old strain of drones.The resulting eggs will gradually turn the whole hive black and have more resistance to the dreaded verroa mite.
    Of course the old swarm queen and the drones must be killed, but they are a much weaker, non indigenous form of bee anyway.
    I have also found a way to breed the new queen without allowing bastadised drones from interfering .

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Hi James.
      All you have to do to change the genetics of a colony is remove the old queen and replace her with a mated queen. There is no need to remove drones if your new queen is already mated.
      We have some very good Amm stock in Ireland and this has been demonstrated by various studies and surveys over the years such as the Jensen and Pederson study (2005) which looked at introgression of genetic material from other subspecies. There is a new genetic survey just underway associated with L.I.T. which is collecting samples from all over Ireland including some of mine.

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  10. Robert Jordan says:

    Hi Jonathan

    I’m wondering what the current waiting list is like for mated queens if I placed an order?

    Many thanks
    Robert

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Hi Robert.
      Always depends upon weather but late June early July would be my estimate. I have quite a few orders in already.

  11. Alix Harwood says:

    Hi Jonathan
    I’ve just ordered a queen, which I’m very excited about, I’m hoping she’ll come late July or early August, d’you think that’s likely? Could I ask you to email me a few days before she is posted to let me know she’s on her way! Many thanks, Alix.

  12. mark fisher says:

    Hello

    So pleased to have found your website. For various reasons I have given up queen rearing -as an urban beekeeper I have founding results of mating disappointing.

    I prefer black bees so I would like to buy a clipped queen from you, but I am away from June 14-21st

    Regards,

    Mark

  13. Harry Caldwell says:

    Greetings Jonathan,

    Was just in Ireland last week on holiday & met a bee man, Seamas Kennedy who lives in Churchtown, on the Hook Peninsula, loved his dark Irish bees. I was wondering if I Can get a mated queen shipped out to me, I live in Alaska, have been a bee man for many decades, always Italians. My issue is some hives make it through our long cold winters, some times not, I would love to try a hardy Irish black bee & see what happens…
    Look forward to hearing back from you…

    Thanks Harry
    907 232 1653

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Harry. Sorry I only sell queens within the British Isles.

      Best wishes and good luck with your beekeeping.

      Jonathan

  14. Steve says:

    Hi Jonathan,
    Assuming you have native dark queen available, if I were to place an order on, say the 25th June what might the estimated delivery date be.
    Kind regards
    Steve.

  15. Gwen Earnshaw says:

    Hi Jonathan,
    Do you have any mates queens available at the moment?
    I would
    Prob prefer to call and collect?
    Many thanks
    Gwen (Killinchy district)

  16. Stuart UK says:

    May I ask are they mated queens and do you have any available at the moment ?

    Many thanks

    Stuart

  17. w wright says:

    Can queens be collected

  18. Sue Dollimore says:

    I’ve just ordered a queen from you and paid by Paypal, what’s the eta on her?

  19. Ali says:

    Hi,

    I am interested in buying some black queens and some mixed ones. I’m taking them abroad so I was wondering if you supply a health certificate.

    Regards

  20. Ali says:

    I’m a UK resident. I was just wondering if the bees come with health certificates? Thanks for the swift reply

  21. Richard Walker says:

    Hi Jonathan

    I split a hive of bees a month ago leaving a good queen cell in the new hive. Seems that the queen has not returned from her first flight as I now have a hive of honey and bees but no brood.

    Wondering if you have a mated black irish queen that could replace the one I lost.

    How quickly could I have it from confirmed order? I live in lower ballinderry co antrim

    Thanks

    Richard

  22. dan says:

    Hello, thanks for all the info above
    Do you think there is still time this year to make a nuc introduce one of your black queens and then, all being well, combine it back with the original colony after de queening it? do you have any black queens left that could be posted to England?
    Thanks
    Dan

  23. Amanda says:

    Hello Jonathan
    I ordered another queen, via this website, earlier in the week. Am I likely to get one of your current batch of queens, ie posted out this next week (3 August onwards)?

    I’m very pleased with the one I had from you in June. She’s laying well and the bees are really quiet on the comb.

    Best wishes

    Amanda

  24. Richard Walker says:

    Absolutely brilliant service provided. The advice that went along with the purchase was second to none.

    Very highly recommended

  25. William maher says:

    Do you still have native mated queens for sale

  26. Garry Miller says:

    hello Jonathan
    i ordered 2 queens last week and was wondering if you could let me know how you are doing with them as i am away from home on thursday and friday and dont want them left in a cage for too long
    thanks

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Hi Garry. If that was the order in the name of Hazel Miller I posted them this morning so they should be with you tomorrow.

  27. Martin Cahill says:

    Hello Jonathan,

    Do you currently have mated Queens available? I see your mention of 24th August. Please let me know. Thank you.

    Cheers,
    Martin

  28. Martin Cahill says:

    Sorry, just saw recent comment after posting. If I order now, when would she be shipped? Thanks.

  29. Toby Vanhoeck says:

    Hi

    Do you also sell small colonies? I would like to start with the black bee but i don’t have a colony yet.

    Kind regards

    Toby Vanhoeck

  30. Fiona Baker says:

    Hi, desperately seeking a mater black queen for my sadly queen less hive. Can you help? Hope to hear from you. Thanks, Fiona

  31. Michael O'Neill says:

    Hi Jonathan

    I have a queenless hive at the moment and was wondering if you happened to have a mated queen available. I am able to collect if that helps
    Many Thanks
    Michael

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      sold out at the moment but I’ll get in touch if anything becomes available.

      • Scott McKay says:

        Hello Jonathan, my name is Scott McKay. I am from Wisconsin in the United States. I am currently working on a project. I am trying to create my own queens that are pest, sickness and cold weather resistant. So far I have all my own queens, a few are 7 generations removed from the original mass produced bee I bought from Kona Hawaii. I would love to introduce one or two of your native black queens to my colony. I use no chemicals or additives with my bees. I also run completely fondationless. I have found great success in doing this. I almost never experience hive losses except for the occational swarm, I often won’t stop a natural swarm from happening unless I plan to spit the hive. I am wondering if you can ship to the USA or if maybe you know of someone that can. I am trying to add more genes to my colony to help strengthen their immune system. My bees are doing great, there are mites in the hives, but my bees seem to deal with them and keep them in check. I only have 10 hives currently but I started with 2 hives several years ago. In the last 4 years I have only lost 2 hives. Please let me know if you can help me in any way. I don’t make any money in doing this. This is not a job for me. I honestly just love honey bees and I want to see them make it. I am hoping to prove to people that bee’s need to evolve naturally and that sometimes nature knows best and people need to butt out! 🙂 Thanks for your time and good luck with the production of your queens. I have been following the success of the breeding process of them for sometime.

        • Jonathan Getty says:

          Hi Scott. I can’t ship queens to the US. You would probably be best to look for what you want locally. There are a lot of folk working with varroa tolerant stock in the US.

  32. Mark O'Reilly says:

    Hello Jonathan

    Placed a booking for Two Queens.

    Best Regards Mark

  33. Bill Sievwright says:

    Hello Jonathan,

    Just for the record.
    Thanks for your e-mail of 4 February confirming receipt of my order for 3 queens.

    Regards

    Bill

  34. Mathijs says:

    Hi,
    Do you sell queens to the Netherlands?
    Can I contact you personally by email?
    Greeting Mathijs

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  37. Andrzej Kusz says:

    Hello Jonathan, I have purchased two queens from you last year and I have been very happy with how they performed. Do have any queens left over from last year as I need to requeen one of my carnica colonies.
    Thanks.

  38. Andrzej Kusz says:

    Hello Jonathan.
    I placed a booking for one queen.
    Regards
    Andrzej

  39. Stephanie Green says:

    Dear Jonathan
    I have just placed an order for a clipped queen but I couldn’t seem to get both items on one transaction so they have gone through separately.
    I will be away in early July. How much notice do you normally manage to give before sending out?
    Regards
    Steph

  40. Keith Stratton says:

    Hi Jonathan, I have ordered 2 queens from yourself can you please email me around a week before delivery as I can ensure that I am at home kind regards keith stratton

  41. Rob laing says:

    Re the queen you are sending to me this week cac you post to arrive with me on Wednesday or Thursday as I am off work and can deal with her right away. Regards, Rob

  42. Qelik says:

    Hi I brought a queen last night when will I recive her ?

  43. Aaron says:

    Hi I have just ordered a mated queen from you, when do you estimate delivery?
    I have 8 hives and was thinking of going native with them all ? Armagh area

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Aaron.
      Got your order thanks.
      I should be able to post before the end of July.
      I have a few orders in which I have to post out first

      Jonathan

  44. Kieran says:

    Hi Johnathan do u have any mated queens… I’m lookin for one.26/7/16.

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      I always have a few. I post them out in the order they are paid for. There would be a couple of weeks waiting time at the moment.
      I only post to GB and NI

  45. Ewan says:

    Hello, have you any available mated queens at the minute? I inspected my hives yesterday and found that 2 of the 3 are only laying drone brood.

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      I always have a few and I post them out in the order they are paid for.
      I could probably post around 8th August, ie Monday week.

  46. Aaron taylor says:

    Hi any idea of when my queen will be posted?
    Many thanks aaron

  47. Tracey Blacker says:

    Hi,
    Are you still looking at w/c 8th August for delivery of mated queen bees?

  48. Aiveen says:

    Hi Jonathan,tried to email you but it blocked email.Have you still got a queen for sale?Can I just ask what the temperament of your bees are like,although I never do this could they be worked without a veil or is the full kit required to work them?I have become a lot more sensitive to stings since being put on heart medication.
    All the best Aiveen

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Temper is good. I only use a light observation smock when working with the bees to keep them off my face. Working without a veil is daft as even the best behaved bees can have an off day. I usually have back orders to clear so there is a couple of weeks delay between ordering and posting. UK only.

      • Aiveen says:

        I totally agree with always wearing a veil even on the gentlest bees was just trying to get some sort of temperament idea.I was in the Isle of Mann last year at one of their agricultural shows they had a bee section with an observation hive when I asked about temperament they invited me to call to their teaching apiary.The girl at the apiary Breeshey Bree had a bee suit and gloves for me.She put on her veil, rolled up her sleeves and went through five hives and not a sting.Really friendly people and doing a great job preserving there native bees.

  49. Garry Miller says:

    Hello Jonathan if I order a queen now will you have one ready to post next week?
    Thanks . Garry Miller

  50. Simon says:

    My queen arrived safe and sound today Jonathan, in the hive now, hopefully everything will go well, when do you usually have queens available in the new year, weather depending of cause

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      I start grafting early May and usually have the first queens available in June. I usually get the first orders for the following season before Christmas and I post them out in the order they are paid for. I should have queens available until some time in September this year as I still have a lot of Apideas out. The key variable is the weather. This year we had a period of about 4 weeks from 10th June to 7th July and I hardly got a queen mated. Luckily early June was perfect so I got a reasonable number mated early on.

  51. ben miller says:

    Hi Jonathan ,

    I’m probably chancing my arm here but would you have a queen left?

  52. ben miller says:

    Fantastic. I will go on now and purchase. Chat soon.

  53. thibault says:

    Hi there
    do you have a queen left?
    with thanks
    Thibault

  54. Noel Cummins says:

    Is there any chance you could post a mated queen to cork if I ordered? I have a hive not doing so well and requeening seems to be my only option.

  55. Aaron says:

    Hi I ordered another queen off you this morning, do you have queens in stalk and when do you think it’s possible to post, many thanks, your last queen I got a few weeks ago is doing good, she had laid out the brood box already

  56. ENDA says:

    Hi I am looking a mated queen – would you have any at this stage?

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  58. Ed butler says:

    Hi

    Do you post queens to ri?, if so I’ll be buying one

    Thanks ed

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Sorry Ed. I have done so in the past but it is far too much hassle with all the paperwork involved with the health certs.

  59. Rosamund Heath says:

    Hi do you still have queen bees available?

  60. Keith says:

    Hi Jonathan
    Delighted with AMM queen ! Can I ask do you routinely re queen in September. There seems to be a few schools of thought

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Latest I have requeened is November when I discovered I had a queenless colony. Early September is still plenty of time imho. I requeened 3 colonies last week.

  61. Raf Davila says:

    Hi,

    Do you still have any Queens available?

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Yes, I still have a few

      • James Ellison says:

        Hi there
        I started keeping bees three years ago when I bought a nuc of black native bees. Since then I’ve had a few swarms, but the new mated queens last year and again this year are rearing very aggressive hives. Somebody told me these virgin queens are getting mated with what ever drones are in my area i.e. Ballyclare
        I do like the native black bee so can you recommend what direction I should go to cam the temper of my bees. I see you are selling queens next year is this the way I should go?

        • Jonathan Getty says:

          It can be difficult to keep stock pure unless you have a lot of drone producing colonies in the area. Requeening should sort out the aggression.

  62. Alistair says:

    Many thanks Jonathan – new Queen arrived today.

  63. Mark O'Reilly says:

    Many thanks Queen arrived safe and sound today.

    Regards Mark

  64. thibault says:

    Hi Jonathan
    do you still have queens? I fear that my main hive has just gone queen-less, going to check today, is it to late to re-queen?
    The other queen I got from you is doing great.
    thanks
    Thibault

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Sorry, out of queens now. I would guess your colony still has a queen, maybe a supersedure queen not started to lay yet.

  65. James Ellison says:

    I’m just thinking about next year, would it help if I added a few drone foundation frames into each hive next year to increase the number of drones in the area? Is it worth trying this or is it a waste of time.
    James

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      I put one or two drone combs in all my hives. It works better if you have a lot of colonies concentrated in one area

  66. Liam Ryan says:

    Hi JoNathan what is the best way to introduce one of your mated queens to an existing hive with an old queen ?
    Regards Liam
    If you have answered this query on this forum l’ll find it thanks

  67. Lukasz Godlewski says:

    Hi
    I want to buy a breeder queen bee.

  68. jane b says:

    hi
    what is the earliest your queens are available and when would i need to place an order for them ? I am looking for about 10 queens.
    many thanks

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      Hi Jane. I have orders coming in at the moment and the first queens are usually available some time in June. The availability depends upon weather in May and June. I post out queens in the order that they are paid for. If you order now June should be no problem.

      Jonathan

  69. Hallo Jonathan,
    Would you be prepared to post two or three of your native queens to me in The Netherlands. I have native bees here and have been a beekeeper since 2011. To widen their gene pool I would like a couple of your mated queens.
    Thank you for your interest, Lindy

  70. Gregory says:

    Do you ship to the USA?

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  72. E. Frank Kogut says:

    Do you ship to New York, USA?

  73. David morris says:

    Do you ship to United states

  74. Peter says:

    Hi. I got one hive of bees only and opened hive today as was very warm. Looks like I got no queen after winter. No brood, no eggs, loads of honey. Do you know if there is any way to buy queen bee at this time of the year? I guess April is too late already;(
    Thank you for your help.
    Peter from London

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      to early to get any local queens unless someone has overwintered a few extra ones in apideas or mini nucs

  75. David Morris says:

    Was wandering if I could get one shipped to United States.

  76. Peter Watt says:

    Can you let me have your BACS please as I do not use PP nor have a cheque book.

    • Jonathan Getty says:

      I think the Paypal link allows you to use a credit card if you click through.
      My bank details are:
      Bank of Ireland
      Sort Code 90-02-95
      Account number 69042727
      Jonathan Getty – Trading as Lagan Valley Bees

  77. Peter Watt says:

    Please email me so I can give you my address.

    P. Watt

  78. Charles Harrison Simmons says:

    I don’t suppose, you can ship to the States, can you?

  79. Simon says:

    Looks like I’ve paid for 4 but only wanted 2

  80. David Morris says:

    Can you ship to unites states?

  81. Tom says:

    Hi . Have you any queens ready for shipment to U.K. Regards Tom

  82. Julie says:

    Do you have a queen available now? Thanks

  83. Eric Milton says:

    I am looking forward to seeing if a near amm queen is better suited to a scottish island climate than a Buckfast or Italian.

  84. Michael Devlin says:

    Hi Jonathan,
    My name is Michael Devlin…. I’m writing on behalf of my father, Kieran Devlin and he asked me to send you a message.
    Basically, he has ordered three queens with you and although he initially asked for them to have their wings clipped, would it be possible for them not to have the wings clipped, when they’re posted out?

  85. Simon says:

    Hi Jonathan, just wondering how far down the list I am for queens, I ordered 2 in April, the reason why I’m asking is I’m going away on holiday in 2 weeks and you won’t be able to contact me.

    Cheers Simon

  86. Mark Davies says:

    Hi Johnathan. I placed an order for a queen via PayPal on 25th May. Do you have a rough idea of a dispatch date please.

    Mark Davies

    • In most cases it will be what it said on the website at the point of order as I update the estimated dispatch time on a regular basis. This week I posted out orders which came in in February and March. I imagine by mid July is likely although as always it depends upon the weather.

  87. Chris Williams says:

    Hi Jonathan,
    I sent you a payment for a queen on the 7th April , as the time for you to be sending me a queen is rapidly approaching. I have to inform you that I am away from the 26th July to the 2nd August inclusive. Can you please avoid sending me a Queen between those dates.
    Thanks Chris.

  88. Wesley says:

    Hi paid for queen last week where it still said they be sent out July. Is that still the case or august now.

  89. Robert Joyce says:

    I’ll have Wesley’s above if still available…. thanks

  90. Robert Joyce says:

    Jonathan, is there a way we can do some business please. Thanks

  91. Timm Ott says:

    Greetings, would you ship overnight or 2 day to N. Idaho, USA? I have a small queenless split and would very much like to introduce black genetics into this colony. The hardy black bee genes would be great in our cooler climate as we’re next to the Canadian border. Please let me know. Cheers.

  92. Rylan Edwards says:

    Hi
    Looking for a queen, do you have any available now?

  93. Raymond Beatty says:

    Can you contact me via email address, I am enquringing to see will you have any queens available asap.
    Thanks.

  94. Dani Akrigg says:

    Hello Jon
    Is it possible to reserve a couple of queens for early next year?

    Thanks
    Dani

    • Hi Dani.
      The earliest I can manage is usually the first half of June if that suits.
      I usually do my first grafts in early May.
      I have a few orders for 2018 in already.

      Jonathan

      • Dani Akrigg says:

        Thankyou Jonathan ( sorry I put Jon…..that’s what folk call you on BKF)

        I shall Pay via Paypal just now and get in touch next year.
        So many of my friends talk so highly of your queens, by the way

        Dani

        • I answer to Jon, Jonathan of Johnny!
          Glad the queens are well thought of.

          • Dani Akrigg says:

            Ordered and paid for.
            Can you tell me what size box these bees do best in. I keep my local Welsh Mongrels in 14x12s but if you think these are too big I can pop these queens into a poly 8 frame or maybe try one in each?

            Thanks

            Dani

          • Most of mine are in single nationals and I add a second brood if they need the space mid summer.It varies from colony to colony. They should do fine in a 14 x 12. My queenright cell raiser colonies are all on double brood separated by a queen excluder.

          • Dani Akrigg says:

            Thanks Jonathan
            Looking forward to next year
            ?

  95. Alan H says:

    Hi. I was wondering how late you are likely to be selling queens (delivery dates, rather than purchase dates)? Is it possible to buy two queens from different parent hives? I am also wondering how docile the AMM’s are, please?

    • The queens I sell should all head up colonies which are gentle and easy to handle.
      I should have queens available until the end of September but I am currently clearing up a backlog due to poor mating weather in August.
      I graft for two or three queens at any given time so it’s not usually a problem to provide two unrelated queens.

      Jonathan

  96. Brian Thornbury says:

    Hi Jonathon
    Do you have a queen available?

  97. simon says:

    do you have any queens for sale now

  98. Laith says:

    Hi,
    Any idea if u can ship to Iraq please?
    Thanks.

  99. Jeff Dulong says:

    Hi Jonathan, are you already taking orders for next year or should I wait? Thanks.

  100. Paul Winder says:

    Hi Jonathan
    Are you able to supply nucs to the UK?

    Thanks
    Paul

  101. Jesse meppen says:

    Will you ship to the u.s.?

  102. Willie McDonald says:

    I am looking for native Scottish black bees. Can you help

  103. JOHN COYLE says:

    Thank you for an great talk today in Kinross, I will be ordering some of your Queens ASAP.

  104. Karin Craig says:

    Hi Jonathon, just ordered 3 queens. Just wondered if you had a rough idea when the would be ready ?

    P.S sorry about the daft newbie question earlier – I would have removed it too 🙂
    I’m guessing that it doesn’t really matter and I will be seeking a few queens from Scotland also just to have a mix of genetics.

  105. AJLR says:

    Hello Jonathon
    Do your records allow you to see which strains/family of your breeding have gone to particular customers? I wondered if you still had the line from which I bought my first queen from you, in 2015. She has been great.

    Best wishes

    Amanda

    • That queen was superseded last year but I have a few of her daughters which I am assessing in terms of grafting this year.

      • AJLR says:

        I hope they meet your criteria, re the Q I’ve ordered this year. The 2015 queen settled in really well here (north Kent coast area).

        Wishing you good luck for better weather this year, during the queen-raising period!

  106. Rebecca I says:

    Just wanted to let you know the lady I bought from you for last year (Gwendolyn) is doing well, especially after the horrible weather we have had in Cumbria with all the snow and drifts, her and her colony have managed to survive being under a massive snow drift and even though have had to be downsized they are still going well

    I really recommend, and will buy a few more next year for when I have a few more colonies

  107. Debbi corrigan says:

    Hi – do you have any mated queens in at the moment?

  108. Monica Murtagh says:

    Hi
    Just ordered and paid for a mated black queen bee. when might I get her majesty?
    Monica

  109. Dani Akrigg says:

    Hello Jonathan
    Hope you are enjoying some fine weather
    I have two queens ordered from you.
    Can I cancel one. I really don’t have room for both.
    Looking forward to trying your bees out.

    Dani Akrigg

  110. Nick Hugill says:

    Hello Jonathan,
    I ordered a queen on 5th April 2018 and was wondering if there was any update about when orders from around this date might be shipped. I know the weather hasn’t been good to us at the start of the season.
    Kind regards.
    Nick

    • Nick – probably around the end of June. I had a lot of orders in before 5th April.
      Next week I am hoping to post out the first batch and that is orders which came in before Christmas.

  111. Bruce says:

    Hi Mr Getty is it too late to order a Queen this year ?
    Brucemartin@doctors.org.uk

  112. James Downs says:

    Hello,

    I would like to order a mated queen from you. Am I too late for this year/are you still taking orders for this year?

    Thanks and best wishes,

    Games

  113. Dani Akrigg says:

    Thank you Jon. Your queen arrived safely this morning and is now in place. Many thanks.
    Dani

  114. Mark Davies says:

    Hi Jonathan,

    I ordered a queen on 7th March, I was wondering when the March orders may be posted.

    Many thanks

    Mark Davies

  115. Angela Ketterer says:

    I will do 2 Paypal transactions as I can’t seem to add that I would like the queen clipped. I hope this will be o.k. Angela

  116. John Cruickshank says:

    I ordered a mated queen from you for delivery in July. Just to let you know that I am away from the 3rd to the 9th of July so please do not send her till after the 9th.
    Many thanks
    John Cruickshank, Isle of Arran

  117. Kevin Watkins says:

    Hi do you have any queen’ s for sale at the moment?

  118. Peter howie says:

    I am looking for a queen at short notice problem when superseded queen not get mated very few drones in Larne early this year if you had an extra not ordered let me know. Thanks peter howie

  119. Carol Moffitt says:

    Hi Jonathan I am in urgent need of a mated black queen could you please advise me on the earliest delivery date.Many thanks

  120. Steven Lintern says:

    Gorgeous queens Jonathan, the first batch of new, black bees should be emerging this weekend. Last years queen is producing hard working, gentle bees.

  121. ANdrew Anderson says:

    Hello I have paid for 2 native black Queens. Do you have a date when you believe they will be ready. Thanks Andy

  122. Peter Ellis says:

    Hi Johnathan, is it worth ordering 2 queens now for this year?

  123. Tony allen says:

    Ordered a queen early June when do you think it will be ready thanks

  124. Tony allen says:

    Ok thanks had to change days off if possible could you post on the 23 of June

  125. Brian says:

    Hi Jonathon

    I’m based in North Wales, I already have AMM colonies. They have been selectively bread using wing morthology. To give colonies with a calm temper and good honey production. I’ve been doing this for about ten years now.
    However, I’m now looking to bring in some new queens to broaden my dna pool.
    I’m looking for five mated queens, which have been bred with similar objectives.
    Could you give me an estimate on when they would be available?
    Thanks
    Brian

  126. Steve says:

    Are you still selling amm queens.

  127. Angela Ketterer says:

    Thank you for your email. Would it be a big nuisance if I delay the queen delivery until next year! If this is any trouble please send her next week, it’s just that it’s not ideal at the moment . Angela

  128. John Cruickshank says:

    The queen arrived in good condition last week and has been accepted by the nuc.Hope this weather continues so it can build up for winter.
    Many thanks,
    John Cruickshank

  129. Andy Bennett says:

    Hi

    Do you have a mated queen available? Thanks

  130. Angela Ketterer says:

    Thank you. I will look forward to next year !

  131. ANdrew Anderson says:

    Hi Johnathan have you got a date when 2 native Queens will be posted. Thanks Andy

  132. Bruce Martin says:

    Dear Jonathan, any news of 2 Queens expected end of July?
    Yours
    Bruce

    • Hi Bruce. I emailed you about a suitable date on 21 July to the email in your Paypal account but hadn’t heard back. I can check if I have a couple more available for this week but if not I can post next week.

      Best wishes,

      Jonathan

  133. Peter Ellis says:

    Hi Jonathan
    Do you email when queens are ready for posting?
    Thanks Peter

  134. David Horner says:

    have you any mated queens at the moment

  135. Tony allen says:

    If placed order today how long would it be before you could supply a queen

  136. Pitchairi says:

    This week is cool as back tomorrow

  137. Pitchiri says:

    Hi having email issues and not sure if you posted her out yet. I’ll be able to se see reply online.
    Thanks

  138. Dan says:

    Hi Jonathan

    Payed buy PayPal on the 15th Aug just making sure everything is on track? As haven’t heard anything yet.

  139. Cosi Towneley says:

    Hi Jonathan
    So glad to have found your site. I’ve just ordered 3 Black Queens and should have asked if they were mated. Willing to risk it anyway but are they? First time bee keeper and not had a good year. Last chance for the hives to survive winter – just the way it goes but trying my damnest to give them a chance..

    • I only sell mated queens.
      Are you sure you hives are queenless?

      • Cosima Towneley says:

        I have had a trawl through and seen no Queens but there are drone cells, grubs. Very few workers. I inherited these bees from a Black Bee project that went through a very bad time and abandoned hives on ground we had offered them. After 2 years of badgering them to do something I took matters into my own hands. Only two & half hives were present during last winter, the half died. One absconded in the Spring and the last one, the healthiest in numbers, was split by our Local Bee Inspector into 3. All seemed to be going well but then masses of Drones, very few workers in all of them ….. and no sight of a queen. I have had advice and visits from several local beekeepers and none of them have been able to spot a queen either…. A beekeeping friend had another look yesterday and simply said the hives were DOOMED!! He did suggest just getting one Queen but, as usual, I thought .. in for a penny, in for a £.

        I read your notes and so am aware this may be a particularly foolish thing to do ….
        Any advice welcome. I am away for the weekend later today so wont be by email until Tues morn.

        Regards

        • Cosima – It sounds to me like your colonies have laying workers in which case there is no point in trying to requeen them as laying worker colonies usually kill any queen you try and introduce. Even if you managed to introduce a queen, a colony full of drones and old worker bees has absolutely no chance of surviving the winter. I would suggest just letting nature take its course and starting again in the spring. I am happy to refund your purchase of the queens.

          • Cosima Towneley says:

            Oh Bugger …. hope over experience. That is very kind of you and would be much appreciated. Do you supply nucs and if so, could I place an order for 2 for next season? It’s been a real battle getting them this far and I’ve rather enjoyed it.

  140. Steven Lintern says:

    Hello Jonathan,
    I saw the header about orders for 2019 so I’m about to order two more queens for next June.
    This year’s queens are doing really well and are in three tier poly nucs, I plan to leave them like this for Winter.
    My 2017 Queen was used as a comb builder this year and I now have stores frames to share around the apiary. She had a great time with free reign in a treble brood.
    Beautiful, gentle bees.
    My landlord has his own bees and is thrilled that they have become very dark 😉 so one of these will be a little gift for him.

  141. Marie Lavelle says:

    Hi
    I ordered a queen a few days ago but have now got laying workers so I think it’s too late to requeen. Did consider doing a split in another colony but I thinks it’s a bit late now and the bees seem to be getting ready for the winter.
    Can I cancel my order please or transfer the order for payment for a queen in 2019?
    Thank you

  142. Paul Bowers says:

    Just placed an order for 2019

  143. I was wondering if you could offer any contacts to enquire about my first bees. I have just completed my beginners courde and need a trusted source to get started

    Thanks

    Billy

  144. Lee eaton says:

    Good evening do you still have any queens left

  145. Diane Cook says:

    I’m considering habing a colony of black bees in my out apiary to provide genetic variation in the area. A couple of questions..
    1. Do you have any idea of how they do in SE England??
    2. Are your bees disease free and varroa treated? Not being insulting. Just cautious!!

    • I sell queens all over GB and NI and get good feedback from customers so they seem to do ok wherever they are.
      I treat all my stock in a timely manner to make sure the mite levels are under control.
      Stock is fit and healthy. I only graft from the best colonies.

      Jonathan

  146. Peter Ellis says:

    Hi I purchased 2 queens from Jonathan July/August time and they are now in hives and doing really well. So thank you very much and I look forward to purchasing some more next year.

  147. Jonathan Wilcox says:

    Do you export to Canada

  148. Tony allen says:

    Hi l placed an order for a queen in January if possible could you dispatch week commencing 17 June cheers

  149. Jacqueline says:

    are your queens “native Scottish black bees”
    Are the mated with NSB drones so all off spring will be NSB?

  150. Bart Koene says:

    Do you ship to The Netherlands ?

  151. Patrick says:

    Hi Jonathan, are you still selling queen’s this year? And if so, would it be possible to buy a package or nuc of bees too? I’m based locally so I could transport if so!

  152. Becky says:

    Hello
    I was wondering do you sell nucs or is it just queens? I’m desperately trying to find native bees in the north.

  153. J J Hemus says:

    Hello I ordered a queen last week , J J Hemus , Esher , KT108DS , justinhemus@ live.co.uk … Just trying to confirm that order ,thank you .

  154. Paul smith ( Prana vallabha) says:

    Hi , just checking on deliveries of queens as placed an order and , you said would be ready about mid June , so just touching base ….

  155. Glyn Williams says:

    JOhnathon did my order for 3 queens reach you on sunday 16 june

  156. Kevin Moyna says:

    Hi Jonathan

    I am interested in buying 2 nucs for next year, 2020. Do you sell nucs or only queens?

    Regards

    Kevin

  157. Kirit Gordhandas says:

    Just to say a big thank you. The queen arrived the next day and she has now been accepted into the colony.

  158. Te says:

    Hello when would I expect the queen if I ordered now? Thanks

  159. Egon says:

    Hello

    I am beekeeper from Estonia and very intrested to buy two dark bee queens.Is it possible that You send these to the Estonia?

  160. scott says:

    I ordered a Queen in June and have not heard from you so can you please cancel queen as hive was getting to week had to join with my other hive. sorry. can you refund me please.

  161. Alex says:

    Hi i have ordered today.

    Can you please advise when the queen will be delivered?

    Many thanks

    Alex

  162. Ioan says:

    Hi Jonathan
    Have lost a queen from one of my three colonies. Do you have any mated queens available please??
    Look forward to your reply

    Kind regards

    Ioan 😁

  163. Eoin says:

    Hi Jonathan
    im in need off a couple off queens is there still some available ? i take it will be mid august for delivery ?

  164. Paul Andrews says:

    Hi Jonathan
    A local friiend of mine purchased two of your AMMs earlier in the year and is very pleased with them, he said you can see them venturing out when the others dont, albe it they a little more feisty .
    As a local BKA we are trying to breed back to more native stock. I think its probably a bit late this year to start with new queens but next year I shall contact you again.
    The question I have relates to how to bring success with the future generations, I have read quite a bit but never seen an article that provides much insight on how to manage the drones in the area. How do you recomend we proceed to ensure that the future offsping are as pure as possible. I have read your article on local mating DCAs which of course would make it easier. I also assume that you have a level of culling to start with. Could you provide any guidance.
    Thankyou.
    Paul

  165. David Bowes says:

    Hi Jonathan, I am in need of a mated queen this is my first year keeping bees, have you any available, I can collect in person if this suits?

  166. Tony Hearn says:

    Arrived safely. Many thanks!

  167. David Flynn says:

    I am trying to get a British black bee queen to put into a colony which has become queenless.

    Do you have one available?

    What will it cost?

    How quickly can I get it?

  168. Leslie Wylie says:

    When could I have a mated queen (Irish black)
    leslie.wylie@outlook.com
    Lurgan

  169. Stephen Keenan says:

    Ordered 2 Queens mid July but cannot remember if i left e-mail address, You can contact me @ the address listed

    many thanks

  170. Patrick says:

    Hi Jonathan, I ordered a queen on 27th July. Could you give any indication of when you may be able to send a queen?

    Many thanks

    Patrick

  171. Jonathan Lavin says:

    Hi Jonathan. I ordered two queens from yourself 3-4 weeks ago now. Can you confirm when you will be able to post them to me?

    Kind regards.

  172. Josh Pruett says:

    I live in Northeast Missouri in the U.S. and from my reading it appears that amm. would be the best bee for our climate.I am in Clark County and we have the Des Moines River to the North,the Mississippi River to the East and many smaller rivers with lots of woods and lowlands.We have harsh cold wet winters,soaking wet,damp springs,hot summers that are usually 90% humidity every day.Can you ship to the U.S.A if I order ahead of time?If you can please let me know the price in U.S dollars plus shipping to the town of Kahoka,Missouri zip code 63445.Thank you and also thank you for your work saving the amm. strain.My first bee books to read were by Phil Chandler.I built a top bar hive so nice that it was stolen.I live right by Dadants in Hamilton,Illinois which claims to be the largest and oldest beekeeping place in North America so I just bought some hives from them for now.

  173. Andrew Anderson says:

    Hello Johnathan I paid for a British Queen 20 August. Unfortunately the colony is to weak to survive I have joined them with another colony. So I won’t be needing a queen now. But would be grateful for a queen early next year as I hope to split one of my colonies. If this is acceptable to you. Many thanks Andy

  174. Kirit Gordhandas says:

    Hi,

    I have placed an order for a queen for delivery in 2020. I have confirmed details in an email as I have changed my email address.

    Really happy with the queen you supplied earlier this year.

    Kirit

  175. Stephan says:

    Hi, have you by any chance any mated amm queens available for postage within UK. Asap? Kind regards Steph

  176. Jonathan Allchorne says:

    Hello Jonathan, I ordered a replacement for a failed nuc introduction last month but I guess I was too late for this year. I want to replace a few more queens with your AMM’s next year but want to do it one at a time so would it be best to order a couple and say ask you to stagger delivery?

  177. Josh Pruett says:

    Can you ship to the United States?If so how much would it cost to ship to the State of Missouri?We are by the Mississippi River and I believe the black bee would thrive best here.

  178. Michael says:

    Hi,
    Is it possible to have the Queens posted guaranteed next day delivery and how much extra would this cost ?
    Thanks

  179. Steph says:

    Hi Jonathan, what are your prices for a breader queen? Kindest regards steph

  180. Steph says:

    By placing an order now for 10 when could I expect delivery to uk ? Kind regards
    Steph

  181. Scott Mckay says:

    Can you ship to Usa?
    If not, is there anyone in the US that is breeding these now?

  182. Colleen says:

    Hi Jon
    I have just placed an order for 10 queens as I was very happy with the last lot I got from you. Please could you let me know as soon as they are available.

    Regards Colleen

  183. Hi we are after 2 queens for a project we are working on. When is the earliest available delivery. Can you squeeze an order in before July. Regards William & Chris

  184. Scott McKay says:

    Do you know of anyone that will ship a Native black queen bee to the USA?
    Or anyone in the USA that breeds them?

  185. Peter Rogers says:

    Dear Jonathan – I’ve just placed an order for two of your Queens for when you are able :

    My postal address is I can give you via email – but you should have me on your records.

    Thanks

    Peter

  186. Peter Ellis says:

    Hi would it be possible to get 7 queen for beginning of august.
    many thanks

  187. Tobias Diepold says:

    Hello
    My name is Tobi von Germany. I would like to ask you a question. Is there a possible queens to ship to Germany.
    I am interested in 5 to 10 pieces. A higher price is not a problem.

    I would appreciate an answer.

    Thank you

    Tobias

  188. Noel McKnight says:

    Jonathan,

    I believe my hive is queenless and need a new queen ASAP.

    I live in Belfast and this is my second full beekeeping season. I am worried that I will lose the colony if I don’t introduce a new queen soon.

    Any advice appreciated.

    Noel McKnight

    • Hi Noel. I don’t think you have any chance of getting a queen at the moment. I don’t start grafting queens until May and I am booked up until July. Why do you think your colony is queenless?

  189. Jill Andrews says:

    Hi Jonathan

    I’ve ordered a Black Queen a couple of months ago

    Can you tell me when you are planning on posting your Queens?

  190. Steven Goulden says:

    Have you any Queens available to order?

  191. Patrick Montague says:

    Have you any queen bees at present or how long does it take to get one

  192. Risto says:

    Hi! When will you start transporting bees to other parts of Europe, to Estonia, for example?

  193. Olga C says:

    Are the queens mated please?

  194. Roy Bell says:

    Hi Jonathan

    I live locally & am thinking of starting to keep bees – ideally the native Irish Black bee.

    Do you just supply queens, or do you ever have a nuc for sale?

    If not, would you have a name that I could contact please?

    Many thanks for your help.

    Many thanks.

  195. Alan McLucas says:

    Hi Jonathon
    I have 1 of your queens on order.
    Which I would like to cancel due to an outbreak of E.F.B. in our apiary.
    All new queen introduction is hold for this year.

    Regards Alan.

  196. Stephen Bird says:

    Hi,

    I ordered a queen and for her to be clipped. PayPal put it through as two transactions. Could you confirm you see both transactions and with associate them together, plus of course clip the queen? Many thanks and regards.

    Stephen

  197. Arthur bevan says:

    I would like to buy six queens when you have some available you can contact me on 07798657065

  198. Justin says:

    Will u ever b shipping to the us

      • Steph. says:

        Hi Johnathan, many thanks for all 10 mated queens, however, every hive rejected these queens and found every one in the 10 hives and nucs on the floor. Intact but dead after 7 days! Introduced in queen cages, with attendants already released, fondant was removed by the bees themselves, so 10 hives and nucs all queen less… any ideas! I’d like to know..
        As previously no problem with queens introduced by way of caged mated queens in cages…

      • Stephan says:

        Hi Johnathan, many thanks for all 10 mated queens, however, every hive rejected these queens and found every one in the 10 hives and nucs on the floor. Intact but dead after 7 days! Introduced in queen cages, with attendants already released, fondant was removed by the bees themselves, so 10 hives and nucs all queen less… any ideas! I’d like to know..
        As previously no problem with queens introduced by way of caged mated queens in cages…

        • Stephan
          I have no idea. I have never heard of anything like this happening before. I have posted out about 180 queens so far this season and have not had any other adverse reports. there is always a risk of losing a queen on introduction no matter what method you use but something has gone seriously wrong to lose all ten. I always leave the attendants in place when introducing queens as in the guidelines on the website.
          http://www.native-queen-bees.com/how-to-introduce-your-queen/
          the most common reason for a queen to be killed is a virgin queen present.

          • Stephan says:

            Well! Maybe that’s exactly what I did wrong, I let the attendants out first so the queen was on her own as I’ve always done to every other introduction of mated queens and 99% success but here 100% falure. So yes my mistake…. would you mind if I order another 10 mated queens if you have them available ? Please let me know when they will be ready to post so I can arrange immediate payment again, kind regards Stephan

          • This was a period of extremely hot weather so the queens may have been neglected in the cage or got sticky. I have a huge waiting list at the moment and have had very few queens mate in the past 2 weeks due to bad weather.
            http://www.native-queen-bees.com/timetable-for-posting-out-queens-2020/

          • Stephan says:

            No worries! I will wait to hear from you, when you have 10 mated queens ready to post and send payment immediately, kind regards Stephan

  199. Dani Akrigg says:

    Hi Jonathan.
    Is it too early to order a couple of queens fir next year? 2021?
    Thanks
    Dani

  200. James T says:

    Hi Jonathan,
    I’m sorry to bother you as you no doubt have your work cut out at the moment.
    I just was hoping if you might be able to give me some sort of update on my order, I ordered on the 25/03/20 but haven’t heard anything.
    I’m trying to work this in with my move away to finish my thesis. Should I expect to hear from you this week ?
    Thanks
    James

  201. Ian McAlpine says:

    Hi,

    I have a black bee Queen ordered with you. I think the dispatch date from you is likely to be week commencing 27th July. Would it be possible for you to delay the dispatch date for a couple more weeks

    Many thanks Ian McAlpine

    80 Wimborne Road
    Fallings Park
    Wolverhampton

  202. Fergal McDonald says:

    Hi Jonathan. Is there still a two month waiting time for a queen? I could be doing with one ASAP! Thanks. Fergal.

  203. Barney says:

    Hi Jonathan,
    New queen settled in and laying nicely.
    Thank you

  204. Chase brooks says:

    I want black Irish queens , but I live in the USA. Can u help.

  205. Jackie Gibson says:

    Hi

    Just wondering how long is waiting list for queen’s?

    Regards
    Jackie

  206. Stephan says:

    Hi Johnathan, I’m looking to purchase 20 mated queens as and when you have them available, please can you give me a price and an idea when I should expect delivery, I can then arrange direct payment as last time. Kind regards stephan

  207. Michael says:

    Hi, have you a mated AMM queen available at the moment? I’m in Co Down, thanks

  208. Raeburn Thomson says:

    Jonathon sorry have you got any queens ready to go at moment?

    Kind regards
    Raeburn

  209. Joshua Mulligan says:

    Hi, iv got a colony that has lost its queen there this week, is there any chance of a queen this late in the year? I can collect, banbridge area

  210. Steven says:

    I’m a new keeper, just got my 1st hive 2days ago, with a view to getting my first colony in early 2021. I see you sell Queens, but do you also sell NUC’s if so how much & me being a newbie could you please tell me how we go about this. is it collection or can they be posted as per the Queens, do the dark bees need different handling etc to say Italian’s

  211. John Postle says:

    Next year(2021) I’m ooking forward to seeing one of your native queens in my apiary.
    Thank you.

  212. GARETH LLEWELLYN says:

    Hi, can you supply a mated queen to South Wales some time next spring (2021)? We are looking to broaden our genetic pool of species and this would make a perfect fit. Ideally, we can then breed future generations ourselves and help to preserve the species. Do I just order and pay on-line?
    Thanks Gareth

  213. Neville says:

    Hate to feel the need to raise this but will you still be able to post to UK if no deal is the result of Brexit” negotiations?

  214. Shaun Cook says:

    Hello Jonathan
    You were recommended to me by my bee mentor. I am interested in buying some queens from you when they are available, what I’m concerned about is I live in the UK and are there any restrictions on you sending live bees now we have left the EU ?.
    Please would you advise me on this matter and all being well ill place an order from you.
    Many thanks Shaun Cook

    • Hi Shaun. As far as I know there should be no problem posting from NI to GB. The problems all seem to be with stuff going the other direction.
      I have a lot of orders in already so hopefully there will not be any issues re posting the queens. Obviously I am keeping a close eye on the situation.

      Jonathan

  215. John Woodlock says:

    Dear Jonathan,
    Could you please confirm you have received my order placed 9th August 2020.
    Thanks
    John

  216. Rosario Manco says:

    Good day
    my name is Rosario Manco, I live and work as a beekeeper in Switzerland. I am committed to maintaining and breeding the dark bee Apis Mellifera Mellifera in Switzerland. I would like to receive queens of the dark bee from you. My question would be whether you also ship in Switzerland? Of course, I would pay the full costs for the transport and the necessary documents (traces).
    I am looking forward to a positive answer.

    greetings from Switzerland
    Rosario

  217. Graham says:

    Hello Jonathan,

    Wondering when will Queens be ready and for sale this year.
    Do you ship to republic ?

  218. Alex Curran says:

    Hi, do you have any queen’s at the minute?

  219. Chase Brooks says:

    Do u sale to USA . I want 5 queens.

  220. Chase Brooks says:

    Am I buy 20 green cells and have them shipped to me in a special container I have built? Plus do u ship queens or hives to USA .

  221. Richard says:

    Hi Jonathan,

    I am looking for 10 AMM queens ideally by end of June, based in NI. Is this feasible for you? I appreciate that you are subject to the forces of nature so I’m looking at this as a ball park date.

    Please reply direct to my email if possible

    Cheers

    Richard

  222. Guy French says:

    Hi Jonathan,
    Could you let me know your email address as struggling to track an order placed last year for a queen bee. Trying to work out when it could arrive.
    Many thanks Guy

  223. Sean Finnegan says:

    Hi David,
    I’m a novice beekeeper, a member of MUBKA, have just passed my Preliminary Exam and have built my first hive. I’m interested in restoration of pollinators and in particular the Native Irish Black bee. Would you please advise me as to how I could start a colony .

    Kind Regards

    Sean
    Sent from my iPhoneI

  224. Dani Akrigg says:

    Hi Jonathan. You sent me an email 2 days ago to say queens were ready
    Did you get my reply to say could you post for Friday delivery?
    Cheers
    Dani

  225. stephane cutty says:

    Hello,

    If I order a queen today , am I still be able to get an August or a September delivery?Thank you

  226. Sean Finnegan says:

    I think my colony swarmed & the remaining bees seem to be rearing drone brood only.

    Would this be a good time to introduce a well fertilised, pure breeding native Irish Black Queen?

    Do you presently have one for sale

    Kind Regards

    Sean

    • Your first step should be to check if it is queenright by adding a test frame.
      If you have a drone laying queen it would need to be removed before requeening.
      You also need to ascertain if the colony has a drone laying queen or laying workers.
      I have a 3-4 week waiting time if you order now as i still have quite a few orders to post out.
      I can only post to NI or GB.

      Jonathan

  227. James Wraight says:

    Hi
    Just wondered if I ordered an AMM queen now whether you would have availability for September delivery?
    Regards
    James

  228. Kevin Roles says:

    Thank you for the 2 queens received this year- were both going very well. Today, 1 hive completely empty- absconded!

    Missing her already- so I’ve ordered again for next season.

  229. Michael says:

    Any queens available??

  230. Anthony Hodgkinson says:

    I know this is a silly question but are all the queen you sell are they all mated . Many thanks Tony

  231. Chris Hall says:

    I’d be very interested in buying one (or more) of your indigenous Queens next season. Please could you tell me how they do with varorra?
    Thanks
    Chris Hall

  232. Eileen Akers says:

    Are your queens mated when you send them?

  233. Paul Burley says:

    Hi Jonathan,

    I just purchased 2 x queens via PayPal. It will probably come through as Sinead Burley (my wife’s PayPal account) but they are obviously for myself. My email for future correspondence regarding the postage of them nearer the time is paulburley@hotmail.co.uk

  234. Benjamin says:

    Hello together,

    is it possible to send a queen to germany?

    Kind regards
    Ben

  235. William Warnock says:

    Good evening, do you have any mated queens for sale, thanks William

  236. Edward morgan says:

    Do you have any queens available now?

  237. Raymond Watson says:

    Hello
    I have a queenless hive at least for one and half months now. I would like to introduce a native queen. Are your queens already laying or virgin? If laying, is there a possibility that I could get one as soon as possible? If so I will pay immediately. I am hoping to get a mated queen in order to give the hive the best chance of survival.

    Best wishes Raymond Watson, cushendall, Co. Antrim

  238. Anna says:

    Hi, would you ship it to Canada?

  239. Roy Swanwick says:

    When can I order 2 queens for this season?

  240. Patrick says:

    Yes can you deliver to the USA would love to try one of your queens are they resistant to mites

  241. Glenn says:

    Hi mate looking a new queen in a hurry if you have any spares available cheers

  242. John Price says:

    Hi, I am looking to purchase a 2023 queen. I am in Duncannon from June 1st -june7th . If you had one available I could collect from you on 7th June . I look forward to hearing from you. Regards John Price Blessington 0862572505

  243. Paul evans says:

    Hi Jonathan, sorry to bother you. Paid for a black queen approximately one year ago by cheque and it cleared June? just checking you have me on your list and my details are as follows:- Mr Paul Evans 54 Barnehurst Close Erith Kent DA8 3NL Many thanks Paul

    • Hi Paul.
      Yes I have your details ok
      I plan to start posting end of next week or week starting 12th and will be in touch to confirm
      The posting timetable is on the website now

      Jonathan

  244. Peter says:

    Hi Jonathan I am wondering if you have any mated queens available at the moment

  245. Jonathan says:

    Hello,

    Do you have queen bees still available?

    Are they mated or virgins?

    You say you deliver to norther Ireland but just double checking you do?

    Is August the earliest you sell them?

    Thanks,
    Jonathan

  246. Vhari Kane says:

    Hi Jonathan
    If I ordered today, when would you post.
    We could collect if that would be helpful?
    Best regards,
    Vhari

  247. TERRY says:

    Hi there looking for a mated& marked & clipped if possible queen, can you email availability please.
    Thank you terry

  248. Denise McGowan says:

    Hello. I would like to purchase a mated Queen. Do you have any available please.

  249. Emma says:

    Hi I was wondering if you have any mated queen bees for sale at the moment?

  250. David Montgomery says:

    Hello, we are needing 2 Queens if possible? Many thanks.

  251. Bert Stewart says:

    I am keen to start keeping bees on my recently acquired small holding near Cookstown next year

  252. Michael Matchett says:

    Hi Jonathon, i ordered last year, but my email account i can no longer access to stay up to date with the process (i can provide paypal recipt though). Hopefully you can contact me, apologies for the hassel! Michael Matchett

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