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Queen Rearing System

Welcome to the Queen Rearing System. This system helps beekeepers manage their queen rearing operations.

Note: This system is currently under development. More features will be added soon.

Queen Rearing Calendar

The queen rearing process follows a strict timeline. Use this calendar to plan your grafting and emergence dates.

Day Event Description
Day 0 Grafting Transfer larvae to queen cups
Day 4 Cell Capping Queen cells are capped
Day 10 Cell Transfer Transfer cells to mating nucs
Day 16 Virgin Emergence Virgin queens emerge
Day 21-28 Mating Flights Queens take mating flights
Day 30+ Laying Queens begin laying eggs

Queen Rearing Methods

  • Grafting Method
  • Jenter/Nicot System
  • Miller Method
  • Alley Method
  • Hopkins Method
  • Cloake Board Method

Queen Management

Track and manage your queens:

Queen Q2023-001 Queen Q2023-002 Queen Q2023-003

Resources

Learn more about queen rearing with these resources:

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