I want to raise some queens.

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Starter box is shut in. Remains shut in unless you can move it the classic three miles.

Wax cups need to be 9mm ID. Wax is easier to graft into as you can press the grafting tool into it to ease off the larvae.

PH

Ahh, I see, how long must they remain shut in ??

Moving 3 miles is possible for me.

These are very good tips which only come from real practice. It's not obvious to a beginner reading books ! Thanks.

Weather here (Bham) is awful today so far ( 06:50), I assume you're on breakfast prep .