48 Hour Old Queen Cell Experiment

A field experiment introducing 48 hour old, grafted queen cells into nucs.

[ethangoo]

I watched it over and over to understand Englisn and I finally got it. Thank yoy. Bravo.

[richardgragg]

Thanks for taking the time to video this amazing tests. I learn more in 10 minutes than I would by myself in 20 years. God bless you!!

[KevinsNorthernExposure]

I did this experiment last year...with varied success....nucs with 2 frames of brood took care of the cells great....single frame of brood nucs did not...and the reason was the bees covered the brood and left the cup unattended in the cool nights....so to better that, it is best to embed the cell cup directly into the comb in the middle of the brood. . Bees will take care of the cups better and finish them well.
For normal operation, 48 hour cells are probably not the way to ...there is a reason for using Europe it's a bigger thing than it is in the US.
Beekeepers from all over travel to one location with their 48 hour grafted cells to "trade" with other beekeepers. The cells (day 6 actually) have just about all the royal jelly they will ever need, the larvae is not as succeptable to jostling as they are swimming in RJ nor temperature variations which makes transport very easy. The larvae can sustain temp drops to 65°F and still be viable for those beekeepers looking to bring in new genetics to their apiaries to mate with their own drone stock, this is a very good and inexpensive option.

[alastair]

Hey thanks for doing the experiment. And also doing it well, covering several variations of the method. I have done this the odd time, but not enough to properly assess things so good to have your results 👍.

[hubertpounall]

Thats a very Good idea Bob putting that cell between the Frames, Excellent.

[viscache]

First of all, you’ve got the BEST name! ‘Bob Binnie the Big League Bee Broker’ (maybe a stretch? Offensive even? …well…then…pick your OWN name!)…and GET OFF MY LAWN! Okay- that’s all the stupid I have…I’m an old guy that’s new at bees. I am a sheep breeder for some time but the old ‘meat sack’ is breaking down and sheep are getting heavier and faster than they used to be. I’d like to transition into about 300 bee hives over a 6-8 year period as I wind down the sheep operation. This kind of video is perfect! Thanks for your expertise and experience!

[hubertpounall]

Bob I vote you a top Class Beekeeper at all times,

[robinfrazier]

Above I'm gonna tell you one thing I truly enjoy watching your videos because you're so good about explaining stuff to what you're doing and everything I'm 81 years or I would be trying to do some what you're doing but I just can't get out and handle it like I used to enjoy it anyway Uncle rob said that

[houstonsheltonbees]

I keep going back to your channel and finding all these nuggets of wisdom 👍 thanks for sharing your business with the world 👍 it's always appreciated thank you 👍

[dougpeterson]

Another useful method to use as circumstances allow. I'll meditate on this for a while

[centexprepper]

Good stuff. Really appreciate you taking time to make videos like this.

[randallcarter-carterhillho]

Thank you for taking the time to do this experiment. Great video and information.

[christianshannon]

Hey Bob that system does make a lot of sense and saves time . I’m glad I’m watching this since it will make things so much simpler when I start grafting. I also want you to know for the first time I realize we have sourwood trees in Prince George, Virginia. This is the first . I also was able to rob two handfuls of seed pods in hopes to sprout some new trees.

[scottparrish]

Thank you for sharing your expertise with the world

[hillkidmountains]

Very interesting video. I couldn't help but notice the cement retaining walls in the background. That is a poured in place snap tie forming concrete wall. I have had much experience with that type of carpentry in the construction field. The MDO 3/4" x 4' x 8' plywood used in building that was a leftover on many a jobs with the contractor I worked for. Though slightly oiled for ease of release in stripping it was a great perk I utilized in making Beekeeping equipment for my own apairy in my spare time. There were yellow plastic inserts you could buy or get to plug up the snap tie holes drilled in the plywood. I would make sure to scrape, clean, or slightly power wash the used side to save wear and tear on my skil and table saw blades. Just a thought and observation. Great and interesting video on new ways to split and put time couple day old time sensitive queen cells into those 5 frame deep nucs or singles. Thanks Bob! 🐝

[DailyFixNz]

scientist here. I have been experimenting with what i call reverse grafting and left two i did in above my cell finisher after the 2 day switch and the bees were building well, queen was in the bottom box, so i figured id pull the queen and a few frames and put her in a nuc, left the cells in there. She hatched well and it worked so well the rest of the season I do what you are talking about here, drop couple of frames with a newly reverse grafted 48 hour cell or two on board ; means i dont have to go back and check for emerged queens and the bees seem to accept them without issue. I have also done what is here, as soon as there's a pool of rj in the cup i drop them in with some frames(with no young eggs/brood) in a box. Usually 2 per box for surety.

[kevinkaplan]

I was very much looking forward to watching you do this experiment after I was at the Hive Life Conference. Thank you for doing this and showing the video!

[martinr]

Thanks Bob, Certainly would be a time saving option.

[diarmuidcullen]

Hi Bob
I really enjoyed that video what a great experiment and brave of you to try it on so many nucs 👍

[caelobstephan]

Really glad you tried this on a bigger scale to look at the variables. Lots of verifying what I was seeing in the 16 colonies that I tried it on, but I had nothing to compare it too. Thanks for the time and energy you spent on this experiment.