Queen improvement for an idiot

[For want of a better word]

Originally Posted by Stedic View Post
So next year I would like to start a little bit of queen breeding.

I'm going to attempt to do it using the Nicot cups because I accidentally got excited and bought a set online. I've read an eBook about the system which seems to make sense to me. We'll see what happens.

What I'm wondering is how effective any selection will be with my 6 colonies. Essentially they have all come from 3 swarms in different areas so there is no obvious bloodline to any of them. Their characteristics vary of course but there is no clear leader.

Is it worth trying to use what I have to improve, or do I need to import some genetics into the apiary (I don't mean from abroad, rather from outside of the apiary).
Breed from your best - the last to swarm if they are swarmy for example - and keep doing this for a few years and they should improve.

Agree with that... forget all the DNA gobblegook.... also there is nothing wrong in bringing in some breeder queens from another Beeks apiary... if you like their traits!

Chons da

 

[Finman]

What I'm wondering is how effective any selection will be with my 6 colonies.

, or do I need to import some genetics into the apiary !

Chons da

Mostly I have had 20 hives. IT is difficult to find from this number suitable mother Queen. The result has been inbreeding problems, if I graft own queens.

 

[For want of a better word]

Mostly I have had 20 hives. IT is difficult to find from this number suitable mother Queen. The result has been inbreeding problems, if I graft own queens.

The cut and paste method of distorting facts to discredit the original poster... also known as TROLLING !!!

Originally Posted by Cheers View Post

What I'm wondering is how effective any selection will be with my 6 colonies.

, or do I need to import some genetics into the apiary !

Chons da


My reply....Agree with that... forget all the DNA gobblegook.... also there is nothing wrong in bringing in some breeder queens from another Beeks apiary... if you like their traits!

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Originally Posted by Stedic View Post
So next year I would like to start a little bit of queen breeding.



What I'm wondering is how effective any selection will be with my 6 colonies.

Is it worth trying to use what I have to improve, or do I need to import some genetics into the apiary

Unquestionably we run considerably more than 6 colonies........
Never mind little snow fairy the snow will all be gone .... by May?

 

[Finman]

The cut and paste method of distorting facts to discredit the original poster... also known as TROLLING !!!

Originally Posted by Cheers View Post

What I'm wondering is how effective any selection will be with my 6 colonies.

, or do I need to import some genetics into the apiary !

Chons da


My reply....Agree with that... forget all the DNA gobblegook.... also there is nothing wrong in bringing in some breeder queens from another Beeks apiary... if you like their traits!

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Originally Posted by Stedic View Post
So next year I would like to start a little bit of queen breeding.



What I'm wondering is how effective any selection will be with my 6 colonies.

Is it worth trying to use what I have to improve, or do I need to import some genetics into the apiary

Unquestionably we run considerably more than 6 colonies........
Never mind little snow fairy the snow will all be gone .... by May?

Such original rubbish today.... From idiot...


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[For want of a better word]

Do not stare too closely in the mirror Finnie our little snow pixie you may see an even bigger idiot staring back........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqmIMvWnIV8

Suggest you buy some salt with added iodine!

 

[Finman]

Suggest you buy some salt with added iodine!

You change your medication. Symptons are bad.

Do not be afraid of trolling. IT is mere hallucination.

 

[For want of a better word]

Change your medication. Symptons are bad.

Do not be afraid of trolling. IT is mere hallucination.

Wrong bottle of Vimto?

Try this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceyYQ81p_EE

You could always add your usual bedtime Finnish Vodka to it for a bit more of a kick!

 

[Finman]

You could always add your usual bedtime Finnish Vodka to it for a bit more of a kick!

How that came into your mind?

 

[drex]

I run anything between 10 and 16 hives. For years now I have raised queens from my better colonies and steadily my bees have improved. However I think it is more down to ruthless culling of queens with undesirable traits which has led to a year on year improvement.

 

[B+.]

I run anything between 10 and 16 hives. For years now I have raised queens from my better colonies and steadily my bees have improved. However I think it is more down to ruthless culling of queens with undesirable traits which has led to a year on year improvement.

Don't forget the drones!
What are your neighbours doing? If they are doing any sort of serious bee improvement, you are benefiting from their work.

 

[B+.]

You could always add your usual bedtime Finnish Vodka to it for a bit more of a kick!

Gentlemen, PLEASE!

The thread may be entititled; "Queen improvement for an idiot" but, there is no need to behave like one! GROW UP both of you!

 

[For want of a better word]

Gentlemen, PLEASE!

The thread may be entititled; "Queen improvement for an idiot" but, there is no need to behave like one! GROW UP both of you!

He started it!

 

[B+.]

He started it!

I don't care. You can both see me after school! ;-)

 

[Finman]

He started it!

Wretch!

 

[Finman]

I don't care. You can both see me after school! ;-)

Talk to that Ice Ace idiot

 

[B+.]

Talk to that Ice Ace idiot

I'm sorry. I don't speak "Ice Age" ;-)

https://youtu.be/qng-7EB6nSU?t=4

 

[Swarm]

Don't forget the drones!
What are your neighbours doing? If they are doing any sort of serious bee improvement, you are benefiting from their work.

Maybe they are using the same approach.

 

[B+.]

Maybe they are using the same approach.

Who knows?
Unless neighbours group together and work as a team, there's no way of knowing what is happening

 

[For want of a better word]

Give them virgins from your own selected stock...

 

[Eyeman]

I suspect most beekeeping organisations tell their members to avoid the internet like the plague. Your expectations derive from local chit-chat. If you expect your bees to swarm every year (Eire) or light a candle if they survive the winter and don't eat you out of house and home then the bees are doing well.
What I saying is there isn't enought comparative, objective data to make sense of what is best!