>  good traits to look for and breed for in a good queen?
>   6.  minimal queen supercedure


I would have to ask, do you mean supercedure soon after a new queen is 
introduced, or supercedure in the normal course of events? I would agree 
that supercedure of new/young queens is a problem...but probably due to 
poorly reared/mated queens. On the other hand, successful supercedure to 
replace an old or failing queen is a trait that should be selected for. 
Much better trait than colonies that use swarming to requeen the colony.


>What are some others?

Feed required for winter. Some colonies fill their supers with honey, and 
place none in the broodnest. These need massive feeding of winter 
stores...perhaps not such a problem for Mike in Alabama? Colonies that fill 
their supers and pack the broodnest is a good trait to select for.
Mike


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