Hi.
Maybe I am making my point the wrong way round.
I am under no illusions about the complexities of bee breeding compared to breeding Labradors.
If you try and breed good queens, it may well end in gallant failure, but if you don't try, you will almost certainly end up with something you don't want, especially with regard to aggression or hybridization with other sub species.
I also find it the most interesting and rewarding part of the hobby.

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