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What is a Nucleus Colony? Nucleus colony beekeeping is beekeeping with five-frame hives. Most hive bodies that you see will consist of eight or ten frames. So the five-frame nucleus boxes are going to be a smaller option, which is great for those who may be worried about dealing with the weight of the larger…
Nucs, packages, installation. It sounded like another language to me when my husband, the original honey bee obsessed member of our family, wanted to begin beekeeping. Should we start with a “nuc” (nucleus) colony or package bees? Does it matter? The nuc colony is the best option for buying bees. New beekeepers, especially, should begin…
There is an overwhelming amount of beekeeping equipment available, but do you need all of it? This will tell you what is essential, not needed, or highly recommended.
How hard is beekeeping? What you should know to help you decide whether or not beekeeping is a good hobby for you.
Beekeepers use a beehive smoker to help calm the honeybees when inspecting the hives. Smoke and sugar syrup are useful tools for beekeepers.