>queen breeders typically use day old or older larvae,
I can't speak for other queen producers, but I would guess that most would
be aware of the importance of grafting 1st instar larvae, so I am
questioning your claim .
> > A few hour old larva well fed is absolutely swimming in royal jelly
> (look in a microscope) it seems to me the very tiny amount it consumes in
> its first hours are far from an issue.
Agreed. Larvae of that age consume very little jelly.
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Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com
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