How old should a queen cell be before I start playing with it?

[TwoHoneys]

I'd like to cut a couple of queen cells from a strong hive, but they aren't capped yet. How long would you advise me to wait before it's safe to cut the cells and handle them a bit?

-Liz

[RHBee]

After they are capped there is a three day period where they should not be disturbed. I believe this is the time when their wings are developed. Day 1 being the day the egg was laid you wait till day 13 to move. Days 10-12 they should be left alone.
Ray

http://www.thebeeyard.org/queen-rearing-calendar/

This link was given to me by Capt. Just put the dates in.

[bud1]

play with it all you want after it hatches use it or cut it when hardened off