Title: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 11, 2020, 03:23:11 PM
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 11, 2020, 03:23:11 PM
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Pic taken today, Saturday.
For those who have followed my post the past four years with my raving about my outstanding queen, OK, the pic above. Don?t have much to brag about in my old age, don?t get around like I used to; but I do boast about my Cordovan Queen named Alpha to anyone who will listen. Yep, very proud of this lil gal!!!
I did not know if Alpha would make it thur last winter as 4 years is getting old for an insect. But as you can see, she did, she is a beauty. Her laying has slowed tremendously, but she is still laying. I was concerned about supersedure so I gave a frame of capped brood to boost Alpha?s hive.
Thanks for letting an old feller boast about his favorite queen bee named Alpha.
Blessings
Van
I grafted larva from Alpha this day so her genetics continue.
Pic taken today, Saturday.
For those who have followed my post the past four years with my raving about my outstanding queen, OK, the pic above. Don?t have much to brag about in my old age, don?t get around like I used to; but I do boast about my Cordovan Queen named Alpha to anyone who will listen. Yep, very proud of this lil gal!!!
I did not know if Alpha would make it thur last winter as 4 years is getting old for an insect. But as you can see, she did, she is a beauty. Her laying has slowed tremendously, but she is still laying. I was concerned about supersedure so I gave a frame of capped brood to boost Alpha?s hive.
Thanks for letting an old feller boast about his favorite queen bee named Alpha.
Blessings
Van
I grafted larva from Alpha this day so her genetics continue.
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 11, 2020, 03:36:22 PM
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 11, 2020, 03:36:22 PM
ID, and beeks, if you remember last September, I spoke of a queen that I raised in August that hatched, mated, was laying in 4,four, days,,,, well, that was Alpha daughter, 4th generation. ID stated this was new record, 4 days. Previous was five days...
Alpha produces some amazing queens.
Van
Alpha produces some amazing queens.
Van
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: The15thMember on April 11, 2020, 03:42:54 PM
Post by: The15thMember on April 11, 2020, 03:42:54 PM
She's so beautiful! I'm glad to see she made it through another winter. :happy:
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: CoolBees on April 11, 2020, 04:00:54 PM
Post by: CoolBees on April 11, 2020, 04:00:54 PM
Definitely beautiful Van. Congratulations! More pictures please! :grin: :cheesy: :cool:
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 11, 2020, 06:20:48 PM
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 11, 2020, 06:20:48 PM
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Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 11, 2020, 06:21:17 PM
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 11, 2020, 06:21:17 PM
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Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 11, 2020, 06:21:45 PM
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 11, 2020, 06:21:45 PM
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Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: CoolBees on April 11, 2020, 06:39:09 PM
Post by: CoolBees on April 11, 2020, 06:39:09 PM
My goodness, she is so stunning! Nicely done Mr Van!
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: Ben Framed on April 11, 2020, 07:55:04 PM
Post by: Ben Framed on April 11, 2020, 07:55:04 PM
That is something to boast about!! Beautiful!!! Thanks for the update!! Keep up the good work!!
Phillip
Phillip
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: jtcmedic on April 11, 2020, 08:05:09 PM
Post by: jtcmedic on April 11, 2020, 08:05:09 PM
She is a beauty.
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: Nock on April 11, 2020, 09:21:18 PM
Post by: Nock on April 11, 2020, 09:21:18 PM
I was wondering about her. She is a beauty.
Title: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: TheHoneyPump on April 12, 2020, 01:16:52 AM
Post by: TheHoneyPump on April 12, 2020, 01:16:52 AM
Shes that One in a million 
.... but dont fall in love.
https://youtu.be/pwf5o2SzSxo
.... but dont fall in love.
https://youtu.be/pwf5o2SzSxo
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: Seeb on April 12, 2020, 09:53:26 AM
Post by: Seeb on April 12, 2020, 09:53:26 AM
she is just gorgeous Van, you SHOULD be proud - "no brag, just fact"
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: Ben Framed on April 12, 2020, 11:21:38 PM
Post by: Ben Framed on April 12, 2020, 11:21:38 PM
Quote from: TheHoneyPump on April 12, 2020, 01:16:52 AM
Shes that One in a million
.... but dont fall in love.
https://youtu.be/pwf5o2SzSxo
I think it too late. She is beautiful! :grin:
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 12, 2020, 11:54:38 PM
Post by: van from Arkansas on April 12, 2020, 11:54:38 PM
Thanks everyone. Just wait until I post a pic of Alpha 3 year old daughter. She is a stunning red, I looked at the daughter last week but did not have my camera ready, I will post a pic as weather permits soon.
Thank you all for the pleasing words, make my day.
Thank you all for the pleasing words, make my day.
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: Seeb on April 13, 2020, 11:26:17 AM
Post by: Seeb on April 13, 2020, 11:26:17 AM
She is a stunning red
looks like whether we like blonds, or redheads, you've got us covered. Looking forward to seeing Alpha II pictures
looks like whether we like blonds, or redheads, you've got us covered. Looking forward to seeing Alpha II pictures
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: CoolBees on April 13, 2020, 02:34:32 PM
Post by: CoolBees on April 13, 2020, 02:34:32 PM
Quote from: van from Arkansas on April 12, 2020, 11:54:38 PM
... Just wait until I post a pic of Alpha 3 year old daughter. She is a stunning red, ...
Definitely waiting. ... :grin:
Title: Re: Pic of Alpha, my four year old Cordovan Italian Queen.
Post by: Kwalt on April 13, 2020, 07:09:02 PM
Post by: Kwalt on April 13, 2020, 07:09:02 PM
She looks good Van. Where did you acquire her?
Kevin
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