Native Irish Honey Bees

Heirloom Honey Bees?

Heritage & Heirloom Species

There is much talk about heritage & heirloom seeds and native tress etc. and much effort has gone into preserving and protecting them, and correctly so. Likewise, I am attempting to do the same, as are a number of others including the Native Irish Honeybee Society (NIHBS) of which I am a member. Feel free to support them over at https://nihbs.org/ by becoming a member.

The Native Irish Honeybee can be considered an heirloom species. An heirloom species refers to a plant or animal that has been passed down through generations and has cultural or historical significance. The Native Irish Honeybee fits this definition as it has been present in Ireland for thousands of years and has been passed down from generation to generation of beekeepers. It is a unique subspecies that is well adapted to the Irish climate and has played a crucial role in the country’s history and culture. The Native Irish Honeybee is an important symbol of Ireland’s heritage and is valued for its unique traits and abilities. Just like an heirloom plant or animal, the Native Irish Honeybee is considered a valuable and important part of the country’s history and identity that must be preserved for future generations.

What are the strengths of  the Native Irish Honeybees you may ask? For one thing,  Irelands ever changeable weather poses little problem to our black bee as it adapts quickly to these changes. It also forages at low temperatures and even in the rain! They are very frugal with their winter stores and build up very rapidly in the spring. They are aslo very good  and dependable honey producers. Properly mated native honeybees are very placid and a joy to work with. They also have a low tendency to swarm when properly managed.