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Begining with a nuc? #864569

Asked April 15, 2024, 11:08 AM EDT

Please forward materials for starting a new hive with a nuc. How to feed if necessary? I do not have drawn comb.

Allegan County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello,

Here is a short video on how to install a nucleus (nuc) colony: Beginning Beekeeping: Installing a Nuc (youtube.com).

Here is a bulletin on feeding honey bees. Feeding Honey Bees (msu.edu). You should be prepared to feed the nuc colony sugar syrup if they are light on food stores and to help them draw comb.

Here is information in different feeder types:

University of Minnesota's Beekeeping in Northern Climates manual - Third Edition covers how to mix sugar syrup and feed colonies.

Happy beekeeping!

Ana HeckApiculture Extension EducatorMichigan State University Extension Replied April 15, 2024, 3:06 PM EDT

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