Posts Tagged ‘nucleus hive’

How To Transfer Honey Bees From a Nuc To a Beehive

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Before you start beekeeping, you need to make sure you have all your essential beekeeping equipment ready – a beehive, protective clothing, a smoker, a hive tool, and a feeder. There are other useful tools, but these basics will be enough to get you started.

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4 Ways For The Beginner Beekeeper To Get Honey Bees

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

As a beginner beekeeper, there are several ways to get your honey bees. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages. You can

1. Get a swarm
2. Buy package bees
3. Buy a nucleus hive
4. Buy a fully established colony

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