Selby Queening Protocol
SQP is our published standard for breeder selection, queen and cell production, and batch-level quality control. Every order ships with QR traceability so you know how your bees were produced — and what success should look like on your timeline.
Spring Queen Bee Pre Orders Are Now Open
First pickup & shipping window begins April 1.
Orders are fulfilled by batch in production sequence.
Beekeeping Support — From First Hive to Full-Scale Operations
Selby Apiaries works with both new and established beekeepers. Whether you’re starting your first hive or expanding an existing operation, we provide reliable stock, clear guidance, and realistic expectations.
Three Integrated Systems
Selby Apiaries operates across beekeeping, pollination, and honey production as a single connected operation. Each system informs the others — and we openly share how they work.
Bees
Queens, nucleus colonies, and hives raised through proven field-tested systems.
Our beekeeping work focuses on genetics, timing, and colony performance across real operating conditions.
Learn how we raise and manage bees inside the apiary.
Pollination
Pollination work puts colonies under real agricultural pressure.
That experience shapes how we evaluate strength, durability, and seasonal readiness in our bees.
See what pollination teaches us about colony performance.
Honey
Honey reflects the health of the colony and the environment it works in.
From forage to harvest, each varietal tells a story about season, location, and management.
Explore how our honey is produced and handled.
Our honey is available directly, through select retailers, and online — with transparency around where it comes from and how it’s handled.
What We Offer
Live bee stock raised and managed within a working commercial apiary.
Queen Bees
Italian and Carniolan queens raised for health, temperament, and seasonal performance.
Italian and Carniolan Bee Packages
Seasonal packages available for starting new colonies or expanding existing apiaries.
Nucleus Colonies (Nucs)
Established starter colonies with laying queens, brood, and resources—ready to grow.
Queen Cells
Carefully raised queen cells for requeening programs and large-scale operations.
All Bee Packages and 4 Frame Nuke are available for pickup only.
From the Apiary
Seasonal updates, field notes, and real-world beekeeping decisions from our working apiary — including timing, management, and what we’re seeing in the yards.
Queen and Package Availability!
Spring Queen & Package Availability — April 1 Start Our Spring 2026 queens and packages will be ready starting the first week of April. All mated queen orders will begin shipping the first week of April, aligned with seasonal conditions and production windows....
Contact Us
Have questions about our queens or the beekeeping process? Fill out the form on the right and we will get back to you shortly. Excited to hear from you!