It typically takes 11-12 days 'til emergence, and then 12-14 days until eggs. Very dependent upon genetics and temperature. The earliest emergence to eggs that we ever see is 8 days, but if poor flight weather for mating, 14-20 days not uncommon.
Interesting note from east coast commercial breeders, they run between 14 and 21 days in a queen yard (that’s with a cell) depending on season and weather. And its not where you would think. Bottom line large scale guys see quite a spread also for queens to be back mated and laying good enough to say shes okay.
Charles
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