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Chuck Cook Podcast

Beekeeping with Chuck - The Demaree Queen Bank and Charging Mating Nucs

01 May 2025

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πŸπŸ‘‘πŸ§ͺ Ever tried banking queen cells OR used duct tape in your hive? πŸ˜… Dive into Chuck's latest beekeeping adventures as he pushes the boundaries with queen rearing experiments!πŸ€” Can a Demaree hive really work as a no-fuss starter AND finisher for queen cells?πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ What are the secrets (and pitfalls!) of banking virgin queens as backups?πŸ’‘ And how do you handle unexpected hatches and escaped bees in mini mating nucs?πŸ“ Highlights in this episode:βœ… Witnessing the Demaree method successfully raise queen cells TWICE without manipulation!βœ… Building and using a unique 3D-printed frame for banking queen cells (plus duct tape! πŸ˜‰).βœ… Setting up a queen bank with cells of different ages as insurance.βœ… Troubleshooting mini mating nucs & why those bees went Houdini! Houdini = Escape artistβœ… A tense moment: Direct releasing a newly hatched virgin queen into a nuc and watching for acceptance.βœ… Collecting nurse bees from a booming Demaree hive.βœ… Practical tips for managing super tall hives with upper entrances.πŸŽ™οΈ Tune in to see the results and learn alongside Chuck! What are YOUR biggest queen rearing challenges or DIY hive hacks? Let us know below! πŸ‘‡#Beekeeping #QueenRearing #QueenBanking #DemareeMethod #DIYBeekeeping #ApiaryLife #Beehive #HoneyBees #BeekeepingTips

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