Queen rearing video??

[Mellifera397]

Hi everyone,

What do you make of this method??

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Seems a little slapdash to me and too simple to be that effective, any thoughts would be appreciated.

M

 

[VEG]

do you think it wont work then?

 

[Mellifera397]

I'm asking whether anyone has tried it and what the queens came out like or what people would estimate the outcome to be.

M

 

[VEG]

I have not tried it but can see no reason why it would not produce viable queens.

 

[Mellifera397]

So what are the benefits of grafting over this technique?

M

 

[Black Comb]

It should work.
Hopkins method is easier once you have made a board.
There is also a much slicker version of this on the IWF videos.

 

[VEG]

maybe more precise in that you know how old the larvae are. Queen rearing tends to come across as a dark art but as it shown in that video in doesnt have to be.

 

[Cazza]

That looks so simple that even I could do it. I might give it a go and I can't see why it wouldn't work either. Slapdash doesn't matter.
Cazza

 

[yeogi75]

check out his other videos he brings on about 40,000 queens per year he does not bother with honey bees are his game

 

[Mellifera397]

With such a positive response I think I will try it at some point this year.

M

 

[yeogi75]

your looking at a clean cut in wireless brood foundation, and the bees will fill in the gap again

 

[Mellifera397]

Yep I'm going to start my second colony foundationless so this should be okay

M

 

[For want of a better word]

There is also the Millar and the notch systems... a bit more to it than the fatbeeman would have you believe!
You also need a very strong colony on a minimum of double brood that you can use for raising the queens,
From egg to mated queen heading up a new viable overwintered colony can be as low as 20%

.... but a lot of fun to try!

 

[Mellifera397]

I might do the course at my BKA or maybe ask my mentor for a helping hand but I fancy giving it a try. Even if its a total flop this year, I will have another go next year.

M

 

[Tom Bick]

Yep I'm going to start my second colony foundationless so this should be okay

M

Excellent

Did the photos help regarding the frames.

 

[Mellifera397]

yep I've now got a clear idea of what I need to do so I'm ready for the new season. If all goes to plan I will have one colony on foundationless and the other will be my double brood finisher I think.

Does anyone know what effect being a finisher colony has on a colony's honey production?

M

 

[oliver90owner]

You also need a very strong colony on a minimum of double brood that you can use for raising the queens

Can this statement be justified in its entirety? Very much doubt it. Strong box of bees, yes, but not double brood necessarily. For most, just selecting the best cells after the first two or three days would likely help.

KISS principle in operation. Just shows how simple beekeeping can be.

 

[Mellifera397]

sorry about this but what's KISS

M

 

[Erichalfbee]

Keep It Simple, Silly (Stupid)

 

[Mellifera397]

who are you calling stupid??



M