Preparing Splits for Grafted Queen Cells

Today I’m preparing splits that will receive my grafted queen cells in the next step of the queen rearing process. After harvesting the grafts, the next job is getting these splits ready so they can accept queen cells after 24 hours of being queenless. In this video, I pull resources from non-production colonies, set up the receiving splits, and walk through what I’m looking for as I prepare them for queen cell installation. This is part of my ongoing queen rearing series, following the full process from cell starter setup, to grafting, checking take rates, building finishing conditions, and preparing the splits that will become future colonies. If you’re raising queens or learning how to use grafted queen cells, this is an important step in the process. What you’ll see in this video: • Pulling splits for grafted queen cells • Choosing resources from other colonies • Preparing receiving hives for queen cell installation • Managing timing between grafting, finishing, and splits • Real-world queen rearing in my apiary 🐝 Subscribe and follow along as I continue this queen rearing series from grafting through cell installation and queen development. 2026 Channel Supporters: 🐝HiveAlive: Feed Supplement, Pollen Patties, Fondant and EZ feed bags: https://usa.hivealivebees.com?sca_ref=6574701.qZlCZwD2CcZC Use Coupon Code DARREN10 to get 10% off your purchases at HiveAlive. 🐝Apimaye: https://apimayeusa.com/?sca_ref=6280813.wL9XyKWWOMIWV5 🐝Guardian Bee Apparel: https://guardianbeeapparel.com/ Guardian Vision Pro Fit Veils: ➡️ guardianbeeapparel.com/shop/guardian-vision-round-veil/ ➡️ guardianbeeapparel.com/shop/guardian-vision-profit-veil/ 🐝Apis Tactical: https://apis-tactical.com/ 🐝HillCo LLC: https://hillcobees.com/ 🐝Bee Smart Designs: https://www.beesmartdesigns.com/ Social Media I’m on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeromeBeeFarm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerome_bee_farm_and_homestead/ My wife’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerome_barbara/ My Wildlife Channel: Game Cam Wildlife: youtube.com/@gamecamwildlife9158 Stay cool with - Neck Fan: https://amzn.to/3QeGMaz & FlexiFreeze Ice Vest: https://amzn.to/3Yd2M7O My Guardian Bee Apparel Jacket with Pro Fit Access Veil: https://guardianbeeapparel.com/shop/vented-jacket-pro-fit-access-veil/ Newer version of My Hilco Bottling tank: https://hillcobees.com/products/deluxe-honey-storage-bottling-tank?_pos=1&_sid=386169f33&_ss=r Newer version of My HillCo Cappings tank: https://hillcobees.com/products/professional-uncapping-tank?_pos=2&_sid=6b541ca37&_ss=r Beekeeping Equipment I use Regularly and Recommend: Queen Rearing: JZBZ Queen Cell Cup Frame with 4 bars and cups 56 $20.99 https://amzn.to/3YbtOOgHair Roller Cages (20) with frame mounting fixture (Nicot) $12.99 https://amzn.to/42M4ks0Queen Rearing Cups (brown) (for Nicot) 500 $18.06 https://amzn.to/4iCDf0v or $9.49 https://amzn.to/3RyMQKEWood queen frame $29.95 https://amzn.to/3YgTAk6 Test Tube Holder: https://amzn.to/44qVzEP Queen Cage Carrier with 20 Cages: https://amzn.to/44gEMpt Queen Release Cages 20 ea: https://amzn.to/3Ezkux6 Genesis Incubator: https://amzn.to/4iFTtG1 Mann Lake Part Numbers for roller cage type: QC 117 Roller cage, C111 Brown Queen Cup, QC124 Cup Holder QC103, Wood Queen rearing frame, QC102 Wood Cell Bar Frame Lorob 20V instavap – purchase at Apimaye: https://apimayeusa.com/?sca_ref=6280813.wL9XyKWWOMIWV5 Honey Refractometer: https://amzn.to/2Vi9z3E Beetle Blaster Small Hive Beetle Traps: https://amzn.to/3hNEEBT Easy Mite alcohol Wash Mite Checker: https://amzn.to/2T19ME0 One handed queen catcher: https://amzn.to/2A5fQlf Posca Queen Marking Pens: https://amzn.to/3b1EN4r Metal Queen Excluders: https://amzn.to/36qeKjJ Uncapping Tank: https://amzn.to/2A0Qy7X Honey Strainer: https://amzn.to/2LwWElN Heavy Duty Food Grade Buckets: https://amzn.to/3k5LhBJ High Flow Plastic Bucket Spigot for Honey: https://amzn.to/3fPLSqP 5 Gallon Bucket Perch/Holder: https://amzn.to/3TzTaCT Florida Labs Oxalic Acid: https://amzn.to/33EQXfY 3M Acid Vapor Respirator: https://amzn.to/32K3BqJ Equipment you see in my videos: Gorilla Cart 1400 lb wagon: https://amzn.to/2DGgYRz Work Tunes hearing protection: https://amzn.to/2C8jX4K Weather Station: https://amzn.to/2PA1y4b Syrup Dispenser that I assembled with a North Star Sprayer: -Gas Pump style fill nozzle: https://amzn.to/3iu3Zoo -North Star Sprayer: https://amzn.to/3zfGlSI -Adapter Fitting: https://amzn.to/3iAZdpn Some of the links in this list are affiliate links, which Jerome Bee Farm & Homestead, as an Amazon Associate, will earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. These funds help maintain my camera gear, beekeeping equipment and improve the quality of my videos. Thank you for supporting Jerome Bee Farm & Homestead. #beekeeping #queenrearing #queencells #honeybees #grafting #apiary #beekeeper #splits