This message was originally submitted by [log in to unmask] to the BEE-L list at CNSIBM.ALBANY.EDU. It has been edited to remove HTML formatting. From: "The Huestis" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Nuc's Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 16:30:31 -0400 Hi list, I just read on the list that you can over winter nuc's on top of = another hive. I am using five frame nuc's that have a permenant bottom = from BETTERBEE INC. Can I over winter these nuc's in a barn? Maybe = between bales of hay or wrapped? If this is possible how much honey = stores should they have? And should I check them on that day in February = that is very warm and feed them? I'm asking this because because I want = to raise myown queens and over winter them in nuc's and introduce proven = laying queens in the spring. Clayton Huestis Crown Point, NY