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Chuck Cook Podcast

Beekeeping with Chuck - Virgin Queen Bank Checkup and Foundation Discussion

09 May 2025

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πŸ‘‘πŸ Foundation frustrations & virgin queen mysteries UNLOCKED! Chuck's in the B Lab with game-changing tips that could save your hive (and your sanity!).πŸ€” Tired of foundation warping and ruining your perfect comb? What's the REAL secret to successfully banking and introducing virgin queens? Could thicker foundation and VSH genetics be your hive's new best friends?πŸ“ Highlights in this episode:βœ… The #1 reason Chuck insists on thicker foundation (and how it saves you major headaches!).βœ… Color-coding your frames: a simple hack for instant age identification.βœ… SOLVED! The "SchrΓΆdinger's Bees" experiment: Do nurse bees boost virgin queen survival? (The results are IN!)βœ… First look at introducing VSH (Missouri Mite Hunter) virgins for a potentially mite-resistant apiary.βœ… Critical timing: How to ensure your hives are "hopelessly queenless" for new virgin queen acceptance.βœ… The fascinating fate of non-viable queen cells (it's not what you think!).βœ… Why breaking the corners off your foundation sheets is a pro beekeeper move.πŸŽ™οΈ Ready to level-up your beekeeping? Tune in, take notes, and drop your biggest bee questions in the comments below! Hit that subscribe button for more! #BeekeepingTips #QueenRearing #ApiaryManagement #BeeFoundation #VSHQueens #HoneyBees #BeeLab

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