Queen Rearing
Master Beekeeper Joe Zgurzynski raises Northern selected queen honey bees at Country Barn Farm in O'Hara Township, in Western Pennsylvania. These are beautiful, laying queens from our best over-wintered stock that is inspected by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Genetics
Shipping & Rates
Shipping & Rates
Country Barn Farm queen bee genetics originated from a carefully selected blend of Carniolan and Italian honey bees chosen for longevity, gentle temperament, mite resistance, disease resistance, honey production, and performance in northern climates. Our colonies are maintained year-round in Western Pennsylvania, ensuring that our bees are well adapted to the challenges of northern winters and seasonal conditions.
Over time, our breeding program has developed a unique genetic blend that combines the best characteristics of these honey bee strains. Country Barn Farm queens have received excellent feedback from beekeepers across the United States for their productivity, temperament, and overall performance.
These queens are well suited for both experienced beekeepers seeking to improve the genetics of their existing apiaries and beginning beekeepers who want to start with high-quality stock.
Country Barn Farm sells only marked and mated queens that have demonstrated a consistent, high-quality brood pattern. Every queen is individually inspected and marked prior to sale at no additional charge.
Shipping & Rates
Shipping & Rates
Shipping & Rates
Locally raised, marked and mated queen bees are available from May through September for $40 each.
Shipping
Shipping is available nationwide. We can ship queen bees directly to your location with attendants via USPS Priority Express for guaranteed one- or two-day delivery, depending on destination.
Local pickup is available in:
• Glenshaw, Pennsylvania
Shipping costs are based on the USPS Priority Express one-pound shipping rate and apply to the entire order, regardless of the number of queens ordered.
Queen bees are generally available from late May through September. We accept a $5 deposit per queen to reserve your place on our queen bee waitlist.
Our marked and mated queens are priced at $40 each, plus applicable sales tax.
Nucleus Colonies
Because our primary focus is producing high-quality queen bees, we do not offer early-season nucleus colonies. A limited number of nucleus colonies are typically available in June. A $10 deposit is required to be placed on the nucleus colony waitlist.
Ordering Information
To place an order, please contact Beekeeper Joe:
Phone: 412-225-0930
Email: joe@countrybarnfarm.com
To generate a PayPal invoice, please provide:
• Quantity of queens requested
• Email address
• Delivery ZIP code