Mated Queen

Our Northern-Bred Queens, raised in the woodlands of Southwest Michigan, embody the essence of quality. From our select breeder colonies to our dedicated cell builders and mating nuclei, every step of the rearing process is conducted with careful attention to detail. 

Features:

1. Winter Survivors: Our queens are chosen from breeder colonies that have proven their resilience in the face of harsh Northern winters.
2. Gentle Disposition: We select from breeder colonies known for their gentleness and reasonable calmness on the comb.
3. Productivity: Our queen mothers are prolific egg layers, ensuring a strong and productive colony with capped brood. This means abundant honey production and effective pollination for your apiary.
4. Proven Quality: Our queens are not pulled at the first sign of eggs, but we wait for a proven laying pattern with capped brood. We take the time to ensure that our queens pass the quality test before selling them.
5. Marked: We are happy to take the time to mark your queen before sending her out to you at no extra charge. We don't see the need to nickel and dime you over it.

Why Choose Decatur Ridge Apiaries Queens:

At Decatur Ridge Apiaries, we are a small, family-owned business that takes immense pride in offering queens that epitomize the highest standards of beekeeping excellence. Our queens are the result of a deliberate and meticulous process that begins with the careful choosing of breeder colonies. We are dedicated to selecting for peaceful and productive genetics.  

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to quality assurance. Unlike some, we never rush the process. We patiently wait to ensure our queens meet the strictest standards before they leave our apiaries. Furthermore, our queens are raised in larger than normal mating nuclei, providing them with the optimal environment to thrive and develop.

When you choose Decatur Ridge Apiaries queens, you're not only selecting queens that embody the pinnacle of quality, care, and dedication in beekeeping but also supporting our dedication to the mission of raising better bees!  

Thank you for making that choice!