Jeff -
 
I lost a hive this winter (I only had two) and I want to replace it.
Where did you get your "box-o-bees"?
 
I bought a nuc two years ago ... I just placed the five frames in the
middle (well, not really the middle <g>>) of a ten frame brood chamber and
everything worked out fine.
 
Regards, Richard
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On Mon, 13 Feb 1995, Jeffrey Young wrote:
 
> Would you be able to explain about Nucs?   I understand that a "5 frame Nuc" is
> like a mini-super with five frames in it to allow a new queen, and workers to
> start their new life.
>
> I am interested how to setup a Nuc to allow the bees stabilize and then how to
> transition them to a 10 frame super?
>
> In the past I have always ordered a three or five pound box-o-bees (with queen)
> when I wanted to start a new hive.  What are the advantages (and disadvantages)
> to Nucs, as opposed to the box-o-bees method.
>
> Thanks,         Jeff
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