Carnica Sklenar Pure-Bred Queen Bee Bio 47/G/10 – Buy the Sklenar Queen Here

Are you looking for a top-quality Carnica Sklenar pure-bred queen bee? Here we introduce the Bio line 47/G/10 in detail – a Sklenar queen from certified organic breeding, mated at the famous original Sklenar mating station Hirschgrund in Lower Austria. Learn all about the characteristics of this exceptional queen, the benefits for your colony, the principles of organic breeding, and the historical background of the Sklenar line. This will help you make an informed decision when purchasing your Sklenar queen and take your beekeeping project to the next level.

Characteristics of the Sklenar Pure-Bred Queen 47/G/10

The Carnica Sklenar line 47/G/10 enjoys a legendary reputation among beekeepers. It is considered the gentlest and most docile of all Sklenar bee lines. This means that the queen and her colony display an extremely calm and peaceful temperament – so gentle that even children could work with these bees without fear of stings. If calm behavior is important to you, the Sklenar 47/G/10 is the perfect choice.

But gentleness is not everything: the 47/G/10 line forms very strong and vital colonies with excellent brood performance. The queen is highly prolific, ensuring rapid colony development in spring – ideal for making full use of early nectar flows. At the same time, the colony stores very little honey in the brood chamber, leaving ample space for brood rearing. Four or more honey supers filled with honey are not uncommon, highlighting the exceptional honey yield of this line.

Despite this impressive productivity, Sklenar bees show very little swarming tendency and are considered swarm-lazy, saving you significant time and effort in swarm prevention. Additional advantages include their calm behavior on the combs and their strong building drive. The bees remain calm during inspections and quickly draw out combs and frames. Beekeepers also value the colony strength of this line: you get a powerful, populous colony with high population density, which improves both pollination efficiency and honey production.

Overall, the offspring of this queen are characterized by high yields, gentleness, calm behavior on the comb, and robustness. In short, the Sklenar 47/G/10 combines traits that make it ideal for both beginners (due to its docility) and professional beekeepers (due to its productivity and low swarming tendency).

Advantages of the Sklenar Queen Bee 47/G/10 at a Glance

• Exceptional gentleness: One of the most peaceful bee lines available – ideal for stress-free beekeeping.

• High performance: Strong spring build-up and high honey yields (up to 3–4 honey supers).

• Low swarming tendency: Swarm-lazy line that saves time and effort in swarm control.

• Calm comb behavior: Bees remain calm on the combs, making inspections easier.

• Fast comb building: Rapid drawing of combs, especially advantageous during nectar flow.

• Strong, vital colonies: High colony strength with robust bees for optimal pollination and overwintering.

These traits make the Sklenar pure-bred queen 47/G/10 an excellent choice if you are looking for a Carnica queen that combines gentleness with outstanding performance.

Organic-Certified Carnica Sklenar Queen – Sustainable and Bee-Friendly

A special feature of this queen is her origin in certified organic beekeeping. But what does “organic” mean for bees? Organic beekeeping places great emphasis on gentle, species-appropriate treatment of the bees. For example, it is strictly forbidden to clip the queen’s wings to prevent swarming. Instead, organic beekeepers manage swarming behavior through adequate space and natural nucleus formation – a bee-friendly approach that respects the bees’ natural behavior.

Organic beekeeping also avoids harsh chemical treatments. Varroa control without synthetic substances is a core principle: instead of medications, organic acids (such as lactic or formic acid) and biotechnical methods are used. This ensures that no medication residues enter the hive or the honey, benefiting both the bees and the quality of bee products.

Beehives in organic beekeeping are usually made from natural materials such as wood or straw rather than plastic, and only organically certified sugar is used for feeding if necessary. All these measures contribute to healthy colonies and beekeeping in harmony with nature.

For you as a beekeeper, this means you receive a pure-bred organic queen that has been raised under optimal conditions without harmful influences. An organic certificate is included as proof of ecological breeding. Organic beekeeping is not only sustainable but also promotes particularly gentle and vital bees, as stressful or harmful practices are avoided. This queen has been bred according to the highest standards – good for the bees and good for you.

Origin: Sklenar Original Mating Station Hirschgrund in Mistelbach – A Pure F0 Queen

Another key quality factor is the queen’s origin: she was mated at the original Sklenar mating station Hirschgrund in Mistelbach (Lower Austria). This mating station has existed since 1939 and was once the most modern and largest of its kind. During its peak years, no fewer than 2,000 virgin queens were mated there per season – and in the strongest year, an astonishing 5,200.

Guido Sklenar himself, the founder of the line, initially managed the station and was awarded the highest beekeeping honor, the “Silver Honeycomb,” at its opening. The secluded forest location near Mistelbach ensures controlled mating, with only selected Sklenar drone colonies present. This guarantees pure Sklenar genetics and F1 offspring with the outstanding characteristics described.

Over the decades, the Hirschgrund mating station has built an outstanding reputation. Thousands of mated queens have been distributed worldwide – even reaching Japan during Sklenar’s lifetime. A queen from Hirschgrund represents over 80 years of breeding tradition and expertise and is a true seal of quality in Carnica breeding.

Shipping and Availability (June–August)

To ensure your queen arrives safely, shipping is carried out via animal-welfare-compliant express delivery. The queen usually arrives the next day in a special transport cage, accompanied by attendant bees that care for and feed her. The cage contains candy feed to ensure the bees are well supplied during transport.

All queens are marked with a colored opalith disc corresponding to the annual color code, making them easy to find in the colony. Each queen is delivered with full documentation, including a pedigree card and the organic certificate.

Availability is seasonal: these pure-bred Sklenar queens are available approximately from June to August. Early pre-orders are recommended, as demand is high and production is limited. Shipping takes place from Monday to Wednesday to avoid weekend delays. A live-arrival guarantee is provided.