using the cupkit system

[meatsy]

Hi all have got myself a cupkit system think it is time for me to start making my own queens any tips in using it

 

[barratt_sab]

I am about to try the same thing... so no advice from experience, but I found these a useful starting point (sorry if you've already found them):

http://robo.bushkillfarms.com/beekeeping/queen-rearing/

http://www.dave-cushman.net/bee/benhardenmethod.html

https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/beebase/downloadDocument.cfm?id=36

Good luck!

 

[Stiffy]

I found this site really useful when I first started using them
http://www.cornwallhoney.co.uk/beepedia/jenter1.htm
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PS I am not advertising the company as I have never had any dealings with them

 

[meatsy]

Thank you for your reply

 

[barratt_sab]

Ohh, and here's another useful one:

http://www.thebeeyard.org/queen-rearing-calendar/

 

[meatsy]

Thank you again very helpful

 

[For want of a better word]

If "maturing" the Jenter / Nicot cup holder cage in the colony... do not worry if the bees start storing nectar in it... they soon clear it out when the queen is trapped in there.
Have seen a beek put cups in a cage for "maturing" before grafting into them... my hands shake too much for that!
Good luck