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  • From: Blair Christian <blair.christian AT gmail.com>
  • To: ocba AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: [ocba] Free queen cells available today...
  • Date: Thu, 9 May 2013 09:03:07 -0400

I have about 5 queen cells leftover today. I grafted last
Monday, and checked the cells today (3 for 3). Not particularly
amazing queens, but as good as what I saw in the packages and local to
boot. Great for having an extra queen in a nuc if the need arises
(and you could try to overwinter a nuc too).
https://plus.google.com/photos/106022773068627809372/albums/5710317851649430305/5875674547468979346
https://plus.google.com/photos/106022773068627809372/albums/5710317851649430305/5873805706259172546

If you get a cell, you'll have to make up a (queenless) nuc, making
sure all the bees don't leave the nuc and return to your other hives,
etc. If you haven't done it before, you'll want to read up on it and
watch at least a few youtube videos. It's not too hard to do, but
there are some key steps for success. It's great to keep a nuc with
an extra queen around. These queens should have eggs and small larvae
by June 1-2 if they successfully mate.

Email me offline if you're interested, and you can pick them up
this afternoon.

Best,
Blair



  • [ocba] Free queen cells available today..., Blair Christian, 05/09/2013

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