# Moving the Started Cells into the Cell Finisher

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Podcast: [Chuck Cook Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chuck-cook-podcast-7171776)
Published: 2026-02-16T15:09:42+00:00
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## Resource

🐝✨ Things are getting real in the apiary today! Join Chuck for a candid look at the critical transition from "cell starter" to "cell finisher." It’s not just about the wins; we’re showing the mistakes too! 🤔 What is the correct configuration for a queen-right finisher above an excluder? 😬 Can you actually save a queen cell after it falls off the bar? 📊 Is a less than 10% failure rate considered a success after 48 hours? 📍 Highlights in this episode: ✅ The step-by-step process of moving cells at the 48-hour mark ✅ Analyzing the "take rate" and identifying the no-takers ✅ Troubleshooting signs of chilled brood and temperature regulation ✅ Real-time recovery when queen cells fall off the plastic bars ✅ Why switching from a double screen board to a queen excluder matters ✅ The hard lesson learned about waxing cups (don't skip this step!) ✅ Tips for feeding and keeping the finisher colony strong 🎙️ We believe in showing the good, the bad, and the sticky! Hit subscribe for more honest beekeeping lessons and drop a comment if you've ever had a cell bar mishap. #QueenRearing #BeekeepingLife #ApiaryManagement #SustainableBeekeeping #HiveTips #Beekeeper #QueenCells

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