Ordered three Queens from the guys I spoke to at the Telford Show, as I need early mated Queens for splits to replace failed autumn losses. Took a punt as they were an unknown quality. Arrived on time, all introduced and accepted.
NUC 1 wall to wall brood really quickly, and continues to be so.
NUC 2 much slower start, but now caught up, and equal to No 1 today. Both now in full langstroth brood boxes.
NUC 3 show start then clearly a drone layer. Contacted Harry with photos, and he offered an immediate replacement, arrived next day as promised. Now accepted and laying as strongly as the rest. Nice calm bees. Slow on the comb. Obviously can't comment long term at the minute regards honey production, but bringing plenty of pollen and nectar to enable their growth.