Queen Introduction Log

One sheet per requeening event. Walk back in 7-14 days to confirm acceptance.

Date of introduction: Introducer:

Hive ID: Old queen: found / not found / pre-killed

New queen source: Breeder / strain:

Lineage / mated with: Marked color:

Caged method: ☐ Direct ☐ Wooden cage / candy plug ☐ Push-in cage ☐ Plastic cage ☐ Introduction frame

Placement in hive:

7-day check (circle date below)

• ☐ Queen released (yes/no)
• ☐ Workers calm / balling observed?
• ☐ Any queen cells being built?
• ☐ Notes:

14-day check

• ☐ Eggs observed (single per cell)
• ☐ Pattern quality
• ☐ Still marked color matches cage tag?
• ☐ Notes:

21-day check (confirmed laying)

• ☐ Capped brood present
• ☐ Pattern grade 1-5
• ☐ Queen accepted = SUCCESS, log as official install date
• ☐ Notes:

If queen is rejected

Signed: Date: Initials: