Rainbow mini

[Jimbo]

With the cupkit I spray with a honey and water solution before placing it in the hive with the queen I am going to use for the bees to clean the cupkit and get the hive scent
I then place the queen in for 24 hrs then take a cup out the back to check if she has laid eggs. If not I leave her another 24 hrs as sometimes the queen will go off laying
When I see eggs in the cups I release the queen back into the hive and leave the cupkit for the eggs to hatch
3/4 days from when you saw the eggs I check the cupkit for 1 day old larvae. If you check the back of the cup you will see a small milky substance in the bottom of the cup.
These are the cups I then place on the bar frame for insertion into a queenless hive


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[Greengage]

Thanks for that.

[The Drone Ranger]

Thanks for that.

GG when it's time to release the queen just take the white plug out at the front and let her find her way out
If you take the Qx off the cassette front they are more likely to remove the eggs
Lift the brown cups out using a white cup holder
Leave the cassette in at the same time as the cell bar and if you have missed you can pick up replacements from the cassette next day

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[Greengage]

Ok its all these little tips that help, Ill keep you posted as I am determined to make this work.

[Greengage]

As all the politicians say in this part of the world and the in phrase here is "I have skin in the game" so were back at the queen rearing again let you know in 48 hours. Tolerant lady this queen, fingers crossed.

[Greengage]

Success 8 out of 11 drawn down, On 27th transferred eggs to queen-less hive 8 out of 11 have been drawn down, I gently had a peek so will leave alone until 4th of June then place rollers on fingers crossed.
Actually Iam running double brood boxes with the queen in the lower one with a QE between so the top half is queen less. That is where I placed the frame. if this works I will try grafting next time to see what happens.

[The Drone Ranger]

Success 8 out of 11 drawn down, On 27th transferred eggs to queen-less hive 8 out of 11 have been drawn down, I gently had a peek so will leave alone until 4th of June then place rollers on fingers crossed.
Actually Iam running double brood boxes with the queen in the lower one with a QE between so the top half is queen less. That is where I placed the frame. if this works I will try grafting next time to see what happens.

Update due GG ?


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[Greengage]

Success 8 out of 11 drawn down, On 27th transferred eggs to queen-less hive 8 out of 11 have been drawn down, I gently had a peek so will leave alone until 4th of June then place rollers on fingers crossed.
Actually Iam running double brood boxes with the queen in the lower one with a QE between so the top half is queen less. That is where I placed the frame. if this works I will try grafting next time to see what happens.

It has been pouring rain here from Sunday so I had a quick peek last night 6/6/17 and transferred two Q cells to Apidea with bees they are closed up in shed at moment watered, and will add syrup tomorrow. I thought they should have emerged yesterday so will have a peek tonight. Need to look in the Brood box again tonight if it stops raining but if they hatch they are confined in small roller cages, Attended a Queen rearing workshop last Sunday and I could ask all my silly questions also got a go at grafting so am going to try this next. Ill be in touch all tips and suggestions welcome. I will succeed (I hope)

[The Drone Ranger]

It has been pouring rain here from Sunday so I had a quick peek last night 6/6/17 and transferred two Q cells to Apidea with bees they are closed up in shed at moment watered, and will add syrup tomorrow. I thought they should have emerged yesterday so will have a peek tonight. Need to look in the Brood box again tonight if it stops raining but if they hatch they are confined in small roller cages, Attended a Queen rearing workshop last Sunday and I could ask all my silly questions also got a go at grafting so am going to try this next. Ill be in touch all tips and suggestions welcome. I will succeed (I hope)

GG I would use fondant rather than syrup
The idea is to fill the food compartment before you put the bees in
It lasts longer and doesn't attract too much attention from other bees
The water is to keep them cool and help use the fondant

It's unusual for cells to hatch later than expected
Using the cassette you pretty much get them exact
Grafting sometimes you pick a slightly more mature larva than the rest
That one can hatch a day earlier than planned

Best of luck with them
It's a cliff hanger I can't wait to hear how it turns out
Thanks


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[Greengage]

Had quick peek last night in brood box with cells, Looks like were a day overdue. Hope its the weather though I doubt it. Anyway its raining again today and due to do so all day so it will be Friday morning again I get back, if nothing has emerged its back to the drawing board again. Ill try fondant next time in feeder. No one said its going to be easy. if this rain keeps up they will have consumed a lot of stores. Ah sure its all a learning experience. Thanks for your interest.