In a message dated 11/01/06 22:31:59 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]  
writes:

<<I count my nucs by the number of frames of brood: 
3 frames  of brood and however many frames of whatever else is a 3 frame nuc 
in my  book.>>



Interesting. In the UK, a nuc is assumed to be a  viable colony, and as such 
should have sufficient stores to keep it going.
 
    Regards,
 
    Robert Brenchley

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