Kelley, I understand the reluctance... When I first marked the observation hive queen, I used some of my daughter's purple fingernail polish. Big mistake. They didn't like the smell of it, and balled her right away. If you do do it, use either "White-out" or "Testors" model paint. (Actually, I think it was the color... :-) ) Gerry On Thu, 30 Jan 1997 08:16:22 -0500 Kelley Rosenlund <[log in to unmask]> writes: >At 11:09 PM 1/29/97 EST, you wrote: >>Kelley, >> >> You may know of these already, but I use the "Study Prints" by >Dadants >>in my talks. They are about twelve 18 x 22 inch photos of the queen, >>drones, brood, etc., and have lots of info on the backs. They are a >bit >>pricey, but are worth it. The biggest hit every time, however, is to >>take along an observation hive, (with _marked_ queen!) for show and >tell. >> I have done from pre-k to 7th graders, and it is fun! There is no >end >>to the questions generated! > >Hey Gerry, >I have put the study prints on my birthday (Feb 18)wish list. You are >right, the obs hive is a great hit. I still have not gotten the >courage to mark the queen. I am always afraid I will hurt her!! > >God Bless, >Kelley Rosenlund [log in to unmask] >Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A., Phone:352-378-7510 Fax:352-372-0078 >200 hives, almost 2 years in beekeeping. 8 frame deeps,shallows. >