Kathy,
There are several different methods to raise queens - without having to
buy pieces of equipment.
A general search on the net - under Bees +Queens +  Rearing with a
certain amount of site selection will  indicate most of the techniques.
Most are either simple to quite simple to undertake and will produce
queens in limited quantities - as you indicated was your wish.

Queen quality will depend on health of stock colonies, climatic
conditions during the raising / fertilisation period.

Enjoy you experience.
Peter

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