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Re: Nucs
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Robert Brenchley <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 8 Jan 2006 05:06:11 EST
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In a message dated 07/01/06 03:51:20 GMT Standard Time,  [log in to unmask] 
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<<How many frames of bees and brood should be in a 5 frame nuc  and how much 
honey and pollen.>>



I only have UK-based information, but Wedmore gives  a general rule that 
two-thirds of the combs in a nuc should contain brood. That  would work out at 
three to three and a half frames of brood in a five-frame nuc.  I wouldn't be 
happy with less than three. I assume US practice is similar.
 
    Regards,
 
    Robert Brenchley

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