[Nicksotherhoney]

Burr comb on queen cells are they still viable? Making up nucs tomorrow for the queen cells.. just need to know if I could candle them or what not? Wanna make sure I don’t over or undermake nucs. Thanks in advance.
Ps I did search for a post like this but found bickering and not much info on post.

 

[Nicksotherhoney]

Here’s a picture of what’s going on.

 

[Bdfarmer555]

I have found that queen cells like that are viable. So long as I don't break them open when I break much of the comb off them before installation.

 

[WaverlyBees]

Nick, watch this video from Kamon Reynolds that addresses your question visually.

[video]https://youtu.be/6czVyqV5_ZQ?t=189[/video]

 

[Nicksotherhoney]

Thanks for the comments and thanks for the video! They turned out to be all duds..I think when I had them in the cell builder the temperature dropped and I didn’t think the weather would change so fast! Always next time.. love and learn!

 

[Michael Bush]

Burr on the cells doesn't mean they are or are not viable.