Queen Production Cost

[TwT]

isn't this about the going rates now for queens across the board, I know some are cheaper but some are higher also, I am just figuring this is average price charged by most queen producers.

Queens

1-5 $22.00/each

6-20 20.00

21-49 19.00

50-99 17.00

100-499 15.00

500+ 14.00

Clipping or Marking $1.50/ea.

[TwT]

Velbert don't get me wrong, you sale at your choice price wise, but you should be paying yourself more an hour for all the work and investment you do. just something to think about.

[JBJ]

I agree, one can not hire a seasoned/experienced beek around here $10 an hour. On the outside chance you are ever in Oregon and looking for bee work, give me a call!

[Velbert]

Thanks Guys for all the input

May have to take you up on that JBJ

[Gene Weitzel]

Originally Posted by JBJ

I agree, one can not hire a seasoned/experienced beek around here $10 an hour. On the outside chance you are ever in Oregon and looking for bee work, give me a call!

In Texas and surrounding states, wages are much lower due to illegal alien influx and much lower housing prices as compared to the West Coast. You would be surprised at the skill you can buy for $10.00/hr or less. Not saying that I agree with it, just pointing our the reality.

[beedeetee]

In Washington our minimum wage has been $8.55/hr since the first of the year.