After much deliberation, and advise from other beekeepers, I have decided that Iris' Queen (IQ) is not for me! I have nothing against her it's just I have limited experience with virgins!
Having only 2 hives, and hoping to over-winter one, it seems that my best chance for success lies with a 'hygienic' queen, specifically bred. The one I will be getting hold of (via Bob Sears) is from Bordelon, we'll call her BQ for the time being. Although IQ is probably health she still has to mate with unknown drones who may not have hygienic behavior, thus she may not be as 'good' as BQ, who is form know stock.
To cut quite a long story short, BQ should arrive tomorrow, IQ will go to one of Eugenes hives and with luck we will all live happily ever after. It was an interesting, if a little confusing, few days discussion!
Oh, and just for the record - I believe I got about 4 different opinions from 2 separate beekeepers!
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