Queen kit recomendations

[bigbearomaha]

There are a number of queen rearing 'kits' and methods available from the various suppliers. I would like to ask for folks evaluations and opinions on these kits. Which work best, etc...

Big Bear

[blueskybeesupply]

We prefer the Jenter Kit, but are not sure if we will be carrying it, the Nicot or both for 2010.

[Michael Bush]

I have the Jenter and like it, but that's not to say the others don't work just as well. Do the Hopkins method and you'll save grafting and money. :)

http://www.bushfarms.com/beeshopkinsmethod.htm
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesqueenrearing.htm#hopkinsmethod

Or an even simpler method:
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesafewgoodqueens.htm

Or the Miller method:
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesmillermethod.htm

[Grant]

I use the NICOT unit bought from Mann Lake. It's taken me a few years to perfect my methods. Once I figured it out, it works great.

One of our local guys bought the NICOT unit and was met with frustrations, so he asked me how I used mine.

I wrote up my plan that I gave him, then edited it for distribution to anyone who would like a copy.

If you'd like a free copy (even if you don't use the unit), send me an e-mail to twentyfivehives@yahoo.com and put "NICOT" in the subject line. I'll reply with an attachment.

Grant
Jackson, MO

[Grant]

I moved my manuscript to a web site so you don't have to send me an e-mail. Everyone can have access to it now.

Simply click here: http://www.nicot.homestead.com

The site contains simple instructions on how I make my Nicot unit work. This isn't the last word, just sharing how I do it.

Grant
Jackson, MO

[LenInNorCal]

Thanks. Makes for good reading. Wondered and never read how!
You did good.