diff --git a/zephyr/models.py b/zephyr/models.py
index 87287c5805..d35df2fa67 100644
--- a/zephyr/models.py
+++ b/zephyr/models.py
@@ -321,7 +321,7 @@ def bulk_create_streams(realms, stream_list):
     batch_bulk_create(Stream, streams_to_create)
 
     recipients_to_create = []
-    for stream in Stream.objects.all():
+    for stream in Stream.objects.select_related().all():
         if (stream.realm.domain, stream.name.lower()) not in existing_streams:
             recipients_to_create.append(Recipient(type_id=stream.id,
                                                   type=Recipient.STREAM))