Another nice video Jason! Couple of things I’ve found is : Moving capped cells on day 5 is ok but I can’t stress enough the point that you say, be swift, quick and efficient! Those cells are so delicate and vulnerable to the cold. I only now move my cells if it’s really warm and if there is no wind! It does make a difference! Particularly like the point that using the incubator does free up your finisher. For me, so I can get the next load of cells in! It’s all about carefully juggling everything. I’ve never looked back after buying my third one! Spend some money this year to give me lots of capacity. I completely agree about having that queen hatch, knowing she’s really good, alive, strong and well formed and above all, you have more time to introduce her and get your nucs hopelessly queenless before you let yet queen out! Well done!
@toufik326
4 жыл бұрын
So when do you move them to the incubator Richard?7th day?
@josephwoodall832
4 жыл бұрын
You guys are both great. I watch you both with great enthusiasm. I think it might be important to stress that you shouldn't try this without a sufficient number of colonies to draw resources from I'm not there yet but when I do finally get there watch me explode and it will be in very large part because of you guys thank you both.
@ViktorSamaranch
3 жыл бұрын
В инкубаторе должна быть влажность не более 70 % тогда пчеломатка развивается правильно. У вас нет этого
@allanliu1314
6 жыл бұрын
I did the same with a home built incubator using reptile heat tape and a temperature control in a plastic container. Cost less than $20. Works good.
@oldhighwayhomestead378
6 жыл бұрын
Jason, great video! Thank you for posting it. I have a question, I just started grafting this year, out of 30 grafts 15 got capped and 12 emerged in their nucks. In your experience does the nuck or the incubator do a better job at hatching the queens, what’s the difference in average numbers.
@ascher40
5 жыл бұрын
Hello from Australia. Iv'e had my bees for many years, and i breed queens etc......but i still like to view other people's tips and ways of doing things, just to make the hobby more enjoyable. Yes, having an incubator is a real time saver, and no mucking around with the bees outside. My incubator sits on my computer desk, so i can see them everyday whilst on the net. Thanks Jason.
@dkeithcollins
4 ай бұрын
Hi Jason…Hoping you ‘re still replying to comments on this 2018 video. According to the manufacturer’s video the incubator you’re using comes with temperature and humidity controls. Why the external temperature and humidity probe? Thanks!
@JCsBees
4 ай бұрын
Hello. Because I don't trust relying on one device. You can take to thermometer of different brands and get two different reading. When it come to raising queens I want to be sure the temp & humidity are in range.
@diegovd7215
6 жыл бұрын
Hi JC, an experienced queen breeder in my club adds some fondant on the bottom of the hair roller, just a peanut size, so that the queen has something to eat when she is born, until the time she is taken care of. Just my 2 cents. Thanks.
@JCsBees
6 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I am always looking for ways to improve my setup so thanks for sharing.
@mangotheressa
5 жыл бұрын
I used the little styrofoam incubator last year with swarm cells. I drilled holes like you did but all the way through a 2x4 with screen on the bottom and put a dab of honey on the screen instead of transferring to roller cages until they emerged. mangusbees
@johnportnoy5312
5 жыл бұрын
The video says that cells are capped at Day 9 or 10, which is contrary to what I've read and seen many times. Q cells are capped at about Day 4.5 after grafting, or about Day 6 after eggs are laid. Please explain.
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
I am not sure what to explain, eggs turn to larva on day 4, and is surely capped on day 9-10. Where did you get the information that's telling you I am wrong? Please share.
@kathyhathaway8823
Жыл бұрын
Jason what brand are the hair roller an where did you get them . I do not think I have saw those before. Thanks for ALL your information. THANKS
@JCsBees
Жыл бұрын
I think mine are made by Nicot but there is several manufactures making them now. You have to watch because some are just plain junk. They are very thin and all the parts don't snap together right. I'd look for the Nicot brand and get all the parts together. I am glad to see your going through some of my older stuff and queen rearing at that. You go girl!!! Someone's bees yard is about to grow..... a lot! If you have anymore ? about queen rearing just throw them at me, I'd love to help!
@MaryBB12023
5 ай бұрын
When transporting in a small cooler with warm water bottles, did you need to do anything for humidity?
@JCsBees
5 ай бұрын
I did not but I didn't have to go long distances. If your concerned maybe add a damp cloth. Good luck!
@catsmandan
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason just finished watching all your queen rearing videos and I have found them most helpful. My question is how many colonies do you need to set up a queen rearing process? I have 4 colonies at the moment and if they make it through winter I am going to try and grow to 10 next spring.
@ericriddle6519
2 жыл бұрын
Just wondering, can you not leave the grafting frame in the starter cell until it’s capped then move them to incubators?
@JCsBees
2 жыл бұрын
You can but the results could be much less than expected. Fewer queens!
@videogenie1236
4 ай бұрын
Interesting video from five years ago. What was in the syringe?
@JCsBees
4 ай бұрын
Honey
@alexpaulson4597
6 жыл бұрын
Like I've said, I'm not ready to be doing this any time soon but I sure intend on at least trying it eventually. Great series, and a wonderful job of taking some of the "mystery" or fear out of the process.
@ΜιχαληςΜακριδακης
Жыл бұрын
Μεταφραση.στα.ελινικα
@mikethebeeguy8657
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jason, Do you “thin” the tip of the queen cell to allow her to emerge easier? Or do you just put the cell into the incubator & let her work her way out?
@JCsBees
4 жыл бұрын
Hello, I let the queens do all the work.
@route-249
4 жыл бұрын
Great video! What is the proper humidity for queens to be incubated in?
@3Beehivesto300
2 жыл бұрын
Feed and water 💦 How often do you need to feed and water the queens in the incubator?
@JCsBees
2 жыл бұрын
Once the queens emerge I try not to keep them in my control if the weather permits. Bees can feed & water much better than we can. When I do have to feed, I just smear honey on the queen cage for her to eat then I use a syringe to add a drop of water once a day.
@babybeeapiaries8667
3 жыл бұрын
Can I use the hair roller cages with JZ BZs grafting cups? What would you recommend I have grafted into JZ BZ cups. Wanting to put them into an incubator sort of like you did once they are capped. TIA
@JCsBees
3 жыл бұрын
@Baby Bee Apiaries You can use the JZ BZ's cups with roller cages but the cups fit loosely. I switched using the nicot cups for grafting then use the nicot cup holder which snap into roller cages tightly. Might use what you have for now and upgrade to the nicot cup down the road. Good luck!
@babybeeapiaries8667
3 жыл бұрын
@@JCsBees Thanks for the quick response
@48blackshadowcafe32
4 ай бұрын
I’d like to try this method! Did you add any water to the incubator for humidity or no water?
@JCsBees
4 ай бұрын
I do not add water and have good success!
@48blackshadowcafe32
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Love your channel and thorough step by step tutorials. Your content is very helpful.
@tjgordon4131
5 жыл бұрын
Do you put the jzbz cup and cell and put directly into the California queen cage now ? Instead of the hair roller cage??
@DewBee1
6 ай бұрын
Does it matter if it is a still air incubator or a circulators air incubator ?? Thanks DewBee Farmer California
@JCsBees
6 ай бұрын
No. Just make sure the temps don't go over 95°F
@DewBee1
6 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊
@patriotridge
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason. I like your videos, especially the queen rearing series. I was intrigued about the concept of drone colonies as they pertain to mating virgin queens. I would think that would be a great video topic if you could expand on that. Thanks man!
@JCsBees
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan, I am glad you enjoy them. I like your drone video suggestion. I just added it to the list of things to speak about. Stay Tuned!!
@timcaron9049
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jason, just wondering if you mark your queens? If you do, why not do it while you have them in the cage, or do you do it after the mating flight? For those who mark them, when is it best to mark them, before or after the mating flight? Thanks again, great video. Take care. Tim
@JCsBees
6 жыл бұрын
I do mark them and I want until they are mated. I am always afraid the mark will make her unattractive to the drones. Just kidding, I like to mark them afterwards because it makes it easier in my hive notes. I use cattle tags to number my hives and they do not get a number until the queens are mated and marked. Hope that helps, Jim and thanks for watching!
@ia2k
5 жыл бұрын
I was reading through the comments to ask the same question! Thanks
@kevinkowal8484
4 ай бұрын
What was the syringe used for? Did you mark the queen with that in the California cage or something else?
@lifeonsibuyanphilippines7212
4 жыл бұрын
Please show without electricity. . .. no electricity where I will keep bees. Thanks!
@RobertBrown-tx8xk
4 жыл бұрын
How long can you leave the queen in the incubator after she's emerged? Say for instance you have bad weather.
@JCsBees
4 жыл бұрын
I try to get the queen out to hive asap after she emerges. I have waited as long as 2 days though but I have also ran out in the rain to install them.
@RobertBrown-tx8xk
4 жыл бұрын
@@JCsBees do you use direct re lease or slow-release
@maredzki
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jason, when do you mark the queens in the process of rearing? Can they be marked when emerged?
@JCsBees
Жыл бұрын
I always wait until they are mated because I've heard stories of the dot causing issues. It's like the drones are scared of the dot, like that's what kill them. 😆
@maredzki
Жыл бұрын
@@JCsBees I thought so as well, but on the contrary one would think they have a homing dot, or bullseye, for drones’ better aim :) Thank you for your kind reply!
@pankajmakwana2300
Жыл бұрын
Hi JC thank you for another excellent video. It's amazing to see your queen finisher. So you say ideal temperature is from 93 to 95 F. Do we have to ensure any relative humidity to prevent queen cells from getting dry or do we leave a wetted piece of cloth to keep some humidity. I won't be up to the level of queen rearing for at least a year although making and designing a heater would be easy for me so at the moment all this information is good to know. Secondly did you graft the queen cups or get the mother queen to lay in the cups. You are good at grafting the cells from other videos so please keep on sharing your experience with us and congrats on parenting those lovely new queen's.
@chriscannon6089
4 жыл бұрын
When attempting to hatch the queen cell's in the incubator what range do you try and keep your humidity at?
@MegaDavyk
4 жыл бұрын
I graft into the Nicot queen cup and never remove it from the cup holder, clean it out with a shaved down lollypop stick and reuse it for ever..
@sydconisbee3274
3 жыл бұрын
Dirt rooster sent me over ... I have subscribed ... Good Luck ...
@davejoly4690
Жыл бұрын
Great series! Learned a lot. Thanks for making the effort.👍👍👍
@prettygirl986
4 жыл бұрын
what is the need of the incubator? the worker bees will provide the necessary temperature. If you say that the hatched queen will kill the other bees, why don't you put all those plastic containers in the hive, so the queens cannot escape? I don't get why you are using an incubator.
@woodlandharvesthoneycompanyllc
Жыл бұрын
Jason how do you attach the hair roller cage to your little strip of wood that you put in the incubator since that is the lid. Also I have found that the bees make the outside of the cell too big to fit down in the roller cage all way or not at all. How do you get around that? I have the same incubator and at times the humidity gets up around 90%, is that a problem?
@trichard5106
4 жыл бұрын
How did you cut the holder? And my incubator will just go down to 97, is that too hot? Thanks, Tim
@dabprod4962
5 жыл бұрын
Well done JC. Easy to follow and understand instructions. I plan on giving this a try next spring/summer.
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@ledford5430
3 жыл бұрын
Love your series!! Super educational and I can't wait to do this. Thank you for taking the time to put this together to help fellow beeks!
@gregrae6685
4 жыл бұрын
When the queen is placed into the cage then put into a queen less hive she will then get out of the cage into the population being a virgin queen then go on her maiden in flight to meat up with drones then come back to the original hive as a meted queen. Then can I take her out of the hive and start the process over again. I wish to sell queen bees. Thank you Greg from Australia .Good work keep it up
@davincinourrice8124
Жыл бұрын
Greetings, is it possible to buy the california cage from online?
@pan60
2 жыл бұрын
just make sure to gets those virgins in the nucs and not lolly gag as they say the last thing you want is a queen that doesn't go on a mating flight. i persanally just plave the queen cells in the nucs on day 14 or 15 but i can see the argument for seeing the queen i raise far to many queens to do it but i can see it
@628DirtRooster
6 жыл бұрын
I bought a really nice second hand incubator last year. It's good at collecting dust. lol Haven't gotten around to using it yet.
@JCsBees
6 жыл бұрын
Go ahead and ship it to Ohio and I will put it to use next week. 😉
@628DirtRooster
6 жыл бұрын
Oh you'd love it. It's got digital controls and a humidity kit... all the options. A friend has used it for chickens but I've never even personally plugged it in.
@ME_MeAndMyBees
3 жыл бұрын
DirtRooster... Says what it says on the Tin... Raise some 🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣 Better to get 🐔than 🐓... Sorry DirtRooster. 🤭 Keep doing the day job, ..... aka Bees n Videos on YT, for us Beek Video addicts ! Happy Beekeeping 2021. 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 I have to say I raise ... "Bees & Birds"... Or I get funny odd Looks. 👀 If I say the 'birds and the bees'... 🥰
@argostrader4253
6 жыл бұрын
Great job Jason, thanks for the video
@larrymangan3261
5 жыл бұрын
What level do you run humidity in the incubator?
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
I do not worry about humidity. I have noticed it stays around 50% though and it seems to be fine for the queens.
@larrymangan3261
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@rochrich1223
5 жыл бұрын
A power inverter would allow you to bring the incubator in the truck with the power coming from the cigar lighter converted to 110v ac. Since I find ac power in the truck so convenient, I buy a inverter large enough to run power tools.
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
I have considered buying a power invertor but really it's not needed for me. This is why I setup my nuc yard just feet from my house, so I could work at home. I am consider building a incubator though with a nice viewing window.
@hutch84jr
6 ай бұрын
Your videos are great.. You explain things so will, this is my first year experiencing with Queen Rearing, I've learned a lot from watching your videos. I love the idea in using the chicken incubator ,, I have one,, I never thought of that.
@JCsBees
6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I try to make things easy to understand, glad it's working! Best of luck raising queens!
@sydconisbee3274
3 жыл бұрын
Dirt rooster sent me over ,,,, Good luck Jason
@ПасікаВСіетлі
3 жыл бұрын
How about the humidity do you still need to control it while in incubator?
@HONEYBEEHIGHWAY
5 жыл бұрын
Yep packed with lots of good info. Thanks for sharing
@ОлександрВасильєв-з6р
8 ай бұрын
Это очень маленького размера маточники.
@sonofthunder.
3 жыл бұрын
awesome,thank you ,i need a incubator
@decaturridgebees8761
5 жыл бұрын
You’re a handy fella! I haven’t used them yet but i modified my JZBZ cups to use a roller cage by utilizing those cell protectors. I put a bead of duct tape around the protector and the roller cage fits on there nicely. Your way is better though!
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
I think jzbz needs to get on the ball and make cages they fit their cell cups. As many people that like the jzbz cups, I'm sure they would also use any cages they would make but they don't seem to be worried about making any. For this reason, last week I grafted into nicot cups for the first time in my life.
@naturemaster6252
4 жыл бұрын
enjoyed that video. Thanks for taking the time to help out other bee keepers.
@namentatic4978
4 жыл бұрын
Chris, you are the man. Thanks a lot for this video.
@craig6903
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason, great video! Thanks for sharing. I would like to raise some queens from my hives. Would it possible to harvest finished cell from a hive without the plastic cups? By just removing 3 or 4 queen cells from a frame? I have been searching for a video of how to do it, but everyone who makes videos tend to graph their cells, that more work than I want to do. And the cells the bees make themselves are a lot bigger
@ME_MeAndMyBees
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can do that no problem. Just remember to protect that Queen Cell from any other earliest hatching Queen (Cell) otherwise, she will kill all the other cells ! Make a tiny Roller from Mesh, with a half cork in each end. Simples. And it's Upcycling as well. 😎 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 Happy Beekeeping 2022. 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝
@PhillipHall01
5 жыл бұрын
Jason I watched this months ago and commented. i just re-watched and have a question on feeding timing. How soon is soon enough to transfer the queens over to the California cages for feed? Or do you feed them as soon as they appear? Thanks, Phillip Hall
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
I feed them as soon as I notice they have emerged. I would just smear some honey on the roller cage holes and they always go right to it. I will say crystallized honey is best otherwise some queens manage to get covered in honey which I have seen go very wrong. I had a couple that were so covered in honey they could hardly move and all I gave them was a drop.
@croftapiaries3970
4 жыл бұрын
You talked about temperature in the incubator; I was wondering about humidity? Do you do anything to create or maintain humidity? If so, how do you maintain it?
@JCsBees
4 жыл бұрын
I have been using the incubator for queen cells for about 3 years and have noticed not doing anything for the humidity works just fine. That said, the humidity gauge has always read around 50%.
@dandorosheff256
3 жыл бұрын
Would adding two attendant bees to the hair curler cages with capped queen cell make feeding her easier?
@JCsBees
3 жыл бұрын
It may help but I am not sure. I've gotten quite comfortable not using any attendants and have tried any other approach.
@ShortBeakBudapest
4 жыл бұрын
Jason, I have hatched queens exactly the way you have. I have placed mine immediately but I only have a need for a few queens. How long do you think you can keep the queen in the cage with honey before adding her to a queenless mating Nuc or queenless hive? Or give her away? You have to have a lot of resources to place all these cages in a nurse bee hive. Thanks, Mike
@PhillipHall01
6 жыл бұрын
Very good video..... Thanks for posting.......
@kennylecroy9706
3 жыл бұрын
What is the easiest way to make queens ?
@ApiaryManager
4 жыл бұрын
You might not want to drop the cell into the Nicot cage so hard. Sharp impact can damage the developing queen pupa. I completely agree with you on the use of an incubator for sealed cells. I have used one for many years and it suits me perfectly. A newly emerged virgin moves quite slowly so she is quite easy to pick up by the thorax to transfer to a new cage, or whatever you need to do. I mark mine with numbered plastic discs so I can track them throughout their entire life
@JCsBees
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, I knew that but sometimes I get in a rush. I have a bunch of the queen marking disc, any tips to putting them on? Do you use the glue that comes with them?
@ApiaryManager
4 жыл бұрын
@@JCsBees I use the numbered disks as a link back to my stock-book so I can trace the mating and ancestry of each queen for evaluation and breeding purposes. This is beyond the needs of most beekeepers so I'd recommend that you "stick" with the standard glue that comes with the disks. There are other glues, ranging from superglue gel to a glue based on the swim-bladders of fish that musicians use in stringed-instrument manufacture. They all seem to come with a down-side though. You have to be ultra-careful with superglue so it doesn't touch anywhere except the thorax. If it touches the wings of a virgin, she'll never fly to mate. Also, if you get any on the foot pads, she'll be useless too. I've not used the fish glue but I understand that it smells quite strong. I'm not sure if this is enough to cause supersedure. I know the standard glue can sometimes fail and the disk can fall off but you could always clip up to 1/3 of a fore-wing as a confirmation that it is the same queen if it is important to you.
@ApiaryManager
4 жыл бұрын
@@JCsBees If you are using an incubator, you will have access to the queen within the first few hours of emergence. They usually move slowly during this period and are easily handled. I hold the queen by the thorax and apply the numbered disk. You might find this clip useful (kzitem.info/news/bejne/zK-wp4drnoxjq3Y ).
@dandillon3344
Жыл бұрын
very informative, very well explained thank you
@JCsBees
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@keithsteele5580
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic jason how interesting & educational cheers Keith 😎😷😊
@JCsBees
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@thenewbeejournal
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you. Have you noticed any difference in acceptance percentage between queens hatched on banking colonies as opposed to incubator queens?
@JCsBees
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, since having the incubator I haven't let a colony finish my cells for a few years so I don't have anything to compare. The incubator saves me a ton of extra work and since I am also in calving season when queen rearing starts, I'll take all the help I can get.
@thenewbeejournal
2 жыл бұрын
@Jason Chrisman Bees (JC's Bees) , that means that it works at least the same if you haven't noticed a difference or a loss. Thank you.
@hubertpounall1323
4 жыл бұрын
Good day Jason. I think I liked the idea of using the chicken incubator developing the queens, Could you send me a Good brand please?
@dandorosheff256
3 жыл бұрын
I guess you've moved away from the orange colored cell protectors.
@JCsBees
3 жыл бұрын
Correct. I hardly use them anymore.
@ledford5430
3 жыл бұрын
Question: I ordered the hair roller cages from your link, but the black cap does not fit into the flip top lid where you describe it in the video. The black part is too big for the circular depression in the lid. Could the company have modified the cage? Thoughts? Thanks!
@robertspence6405
4 жыл бұрын
When do you ever add nurse bees?
@dandorosheff256
3 жыл бұрын
Jason great videos. I'm learning so much. Other than logistics and keeping cells warm, why not just skip the incubator and place them in the protector then directly into the queenless Nuc? I know you like to inspect for damaged wings and other physical problems. I also recall that could bank the queens if weather is poor and the convenience of just knowing the nuc is getting a good looking queen. Can you comment on this? Thank you.
@distortedregulation
3 жыл бұрын
Im glad you make these videos. This is my exact situation. Going to be starting queens next week and just got a chicken egg incubator from tractor supply coincidentally. You answered all of my questions about using the egg incubator for queens. Thanks, all of you videos are really helpful. Do you make queens throughout the season? How do you keep a surplus? Im in central illinois so im in a similar climate as you in Ohio.
@cindydotson5686
5 жыл бұрын
I went in the hive that had a new marked queen, about a week or so after seeing very large superceedure cells.I found the original marked queen walking around. Within 3 inches from her was a beautiful very large queen walking around also. Not knowing what to do, I put everything back together, thinking they will know best. Just wondering what's going on?
@richardevans3084
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job .Question do you use water in incubator for humidity or is it ok with dry heat?
@JCsBees
2 жыл бұрын
In my experience the humidity is perfect without me adding any water.
@clergyurge
6 жыл бұрын
No need to put nurse bees in with the queen if you are transferring directly to their prospective colony? The nurse bees are only there if the queen is to be in the cage for a couple of days before introduction? Thanks!
@Tonnsfabrication
6 жыл бұрын
Yup I use a small 6 egg incubator with a coffee can over it and it works really well. I have a 48 egg incubator if I ever get more than a hand full of cages.
@davidmartin6312
3 жыл бұрын
Super tutorial JC do you ever mark the queens before you put them in the wooden California cages ?
@dolezalhoneybees9329
3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried using a queen cell protector; then sliding it into a California cage, and use that in the incubator? Or does the hair roller provide easier handling and room?
@cathypope6183
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you concise and very helpful. X
@JCsBees
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@shaeshae5610
4 жыл бұрын
If I wasn't allergic to them I would one day the heavenly father will bless me with a bee hive that I can extract from without any stings would bee great
@randydobias4539
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry Jason I didn’t read the comments as far as I should have. Love your channel. Thanks for all the tips
@scottpierson7495
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jason quick question how did you make the cut in the cup holder? Thank you for sharing your info!
@davidchilders495
5 жыл бұрын
What do you keep your moisture setting on inside the incubator? I know humidity is important in chick raising but what about queen cells.
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
I raise chicks and queens in my incubator, the queens did fine without me worrying about the humidity. I know chick need it to be monitored or it will kill them but that didn't seem to be the cases with the queens.
@davidchilders495
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jason. I have everything set-up with my Little Giant & hair roller cages. Can't wait for spring here in Southeast Missouri. Your videos are a tremendous help.
@jimmymurphy6106
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks good video
@paulrobertson3036
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent Jason - great videos for folk like me who would like to try and move beyond a hobby level. A quick question - how long can the queens stay in the incubator before you move them into a queenless colony?
@CastleHives
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I'm going to graft this year and trying to figure if i use an incubator or a finisher.
@JCsBees
3 жыл бұрын
Nice. I think everyone should start with a finisher then start experimenting with an incubator. Why spend the $$ on a incubator to find out queen rearing is hard and not working. It takes lots of practice to get queen rearing just right. Don't give up and good luck!
@CastleHives
3 жыл бұрын
@@JCsBees Thanks Jason. My mom has i think the same tractor supply incubator as she used to have chickens so no money spent.
@JCsBees
3 жыл бұрын
That's great! I hope all goes well and remember practice, practice then practice more and before you know it you'll have more queens than you know what to do with.
@mikeydshoneybees9194
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jason. How do you keep the queens alive if you need to leave them in the incubator for a couple days after they emerge?
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
I try my best to always install them soon after they emerge. I have offer a drop of honey to them if I planned to leave them in the incubator for more then a few minutes but never did days. You might wanna watch my video on banking queens.
@mikeydshoneybees9194
5 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks Jason. I want to thank you for all the work you put into making these informative videos. I know it takes a lot of time to produce them and I really appreciate it.
@schandrakanth9068
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@nailladi1
6 жыл бұрын
Love it, I have 2 incubators, mine are the high dollar ones with a fan so do I need to disable that? Hova bators are about 200 each with turner but mine paid for themselves years ago hatching guinea foul.
@martychampion1276
5 жыл бұрын
Great videos Jason, keep em coming!! What is your acceptance rate of placing virgin queens in splits from the incubator vs. placing queen cells between frames?? Thanks
@bryandamron2770
6 жыл бұрын
I have been having issues with my queens hatching and I never see them again. Any ideas on what my issue is? I do have 6 hives with only about 12 inches between them. Do you think the hives are too close together and they are going into the wrong hive after mating flight?
@gileshoney5796
5 жыл бұрын
very cool. Thanks for the video. I am hoping to start rearing queens this year.
@ronfults3844
4 жыл бұрын
Did you need to worry about the humidity level with your queen cells in the incubator??
@ShibuRajkalluvila
4 жыл бұрын
Great information JC . I watched the series many times and every time I watch I get to know more details . I have one question on the queen cell block you shown to transfer the queen cell. Can you please post the diameter and depth of the holes . I would like to make couple of them for this upcoming season Thanks
@theoeicher
4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to know why not graft into the brown nicot cup? There must be a good reason for you to go the distance to modify the hair roller. Thanks!
@JCsBees
4 жыл бұрын
I was just used to the Jzbz cups and not the Nicot. I now use the Nicot. lol
@theoeicher
4 жыл бұрын
@@JCsBees super helpful, thanks!
@JimWellman
5 жыл бұрын
Any idea how quickly the queens need food after they emerge from the cell? Also, how quickly do they need to be transferred into a nuc after they emerge?
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
Usually you have a couple hours after they emerge before you have to feed them. The quicker you get them moved the better.
@JimWellman
5 жыл бұрын
@@JCsBees well, my first attempt to graft yielded 2 queen cells out of 7 grafts. Moved them into the finisher this morning.
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! The more you practice the better you will get.
@JimWellman
5 жыл бұрын
@@JCsBees update...yesterday I *found my queen.* She's glorious. She's very dark in color. Much darker than the queen she was reared from. Not sure what that means, but nonetheless, I reared my first queen. So exciting. Thanks for the vids that encouraged me to attempt queen rearing.
@larrysalter8460
6 жыл бұрын
I use the exact same incubator for 2 years now set at 93.just grafted Sunday will be moving to the incubator probably next Monday or Tuesday. Great video
@WoolieBsApiary
6 жыл бұрын
JC do you reuse the cell cups or buy new? I have a australian qb that reuses them and has great takes mine drew 1 out of 20 used both times?
@JCsBees
6 жыл бұрын
I buy new because like you, I have noticed acceptance to drop big time. I have tried to boil them in water to clean them but that made them more covered in wax. Still trying to figure out a way to clean them so they could be reused. If you figure it out, please share! Thx
@yurdalcolak8352
5 жыл бұрын
Mr joson nice
@baddestbees3347
5 жыл бұрын
Jason, how do I keep Queens from going back in empty cells and getting stuck? I put crystallized honey on my couch like you do and I have witnessed them go straight down and use it and then an hour later they are back in their cell trying to finish any royal jelly and stuck, which is no big deal when I am available to babysit them... But what about if they hatch at night or while I am gone have you had any trouble with this or do I just need to be available and that's the way it is when they're hatching...
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
I have seen this before and what I ended up doing was once the queen emerged and went to eat honey, I remove the cell and rip of the wax part of the cell then replace cup back in cage. You could also just remove the cup completely and use a marshmallow to plug it off. Best of luck!
@baddestbees3347
5 жыл бұрын
Jason Chrisman thanks for responding
@JCsBees
5 жыл бұрын
Just had 3 queens emerge in my incubator about 5 minutes ago and I removed the cell before pushing in cup. The queen headed straight for the food. Works well!
@baddestbees3347
5 жыл бұрын
Jason Chrisman I'm about to put a bee escape on the bottom of my cells , I just got home from getting the equipment and found one dead with her head in the cup, she was big for a virgin too ,makes me sick.. I was only joking well I said that but now I'm starting to think it's worth a try actually lol I just dropped her in a bottle of swarm Commander and seen your post although I have tried made it Queens I had nine of them(retired mated,and not well mated) in a thing of alcohol I never had no luck with that personally, but it makes me feel better than just throwing them away, I always try to tell myself there must have been a reason, like something I didn't catch or she was going to get killed on her mating flight anyway... Oh well how is graft more than I need for instances like this I got all my splits done at least for now, luckily I made some really strong splits a while back and a couple of them already have swarm cells I use four of those and they're laying .. my problem is equipment I cannot build it fast enough, and can't afford to buy everything I Do by frames and boxes are whatever I need when needed but I try to build mostly everything. I'll be glad when all I got to worry about is throwing another Super on which is real close in my area, thanks for sharing all your knowledge and experiences man- appreciate it
@gingergard579
Жыл бұрын
Pretty cool
@steveyoung4286
6 жыл бұрын
Do you have to water queens anytime ?thanks for all the info!
@JCsBees
6 жыл бұрын
I have not needed to add water so far. It's been stay around 55% humidity.
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