{"product_id":"queen-right-dial-mating-indicator","title":"Queen Right Dial - Mating Indicator","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queen Right Dial Mating Indicator is a hive-mounted dial for tracking queen development from egg to laying queen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount it to the hive lid or box and rotate the dial through each stage so you can follow the rearing timeline without unnecessary, disruptive inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen mating and rearing tracking dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-part: base plate, mating date plate, and rotating indicator dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color-coded stages, water and fade resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interchangeable with the Max Indicator tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base plate, mating date plate, dial, decals, and two mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking queen development on the hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing unnecessary hive checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen rearing and mating nuc management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeekeepers who want a visible timeline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach the indicator to your hive lid or body with the included screws. Mark your start point on the dial, usually the egg or graft stage, then rotate it through each phase: egg (days 1 to 3), graft (day 4), cell or larva (days 5 to 7), capped (day 8), do-not-disturb pupa (days 9 to 14), emerging (days 15 to 17), mating flights (days 18 to 23), and confirm mated by eggs (days 24 to 31). Reference the timeline to avoid disturbing the colony during sensitive periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Foxhound Bee Company\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering quality queen management tools, hive equipment, and supplies for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"2 Pack","offer_id":50283100602646,"sku":"QueenRightDial-Mating Ind 2Pk","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Pack","offer_id":50283100635414,"sku":"QueenRightDial-Mating Ind-5Pk","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/Queen-Right-Dial-Mating-Indicator-1.webp?v=1791283581","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/queen-right-dial-mating-indicator","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}