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5 Frame NUC
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NUC2021
$200.00
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5 Frame NUC with Marked Queen.
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This Spring we are offering a limited number of starter beehives, called Nucleus Hives, or “Nucs”. Each Nucleus Hive has five wax foundation frames. The inner 2 – 3 Frames have brood in various stages of development, the remaining frames will contain honey and pollen.
Our experience with five frame Nucs are that they build up quickly and often produce honey the first year. The Queens in our Nuc Hives are selected for mite resistance, honey production, and gentleness.
5 Frame NUC:
Our NUC Boxes are constructed as follows:
Our Nucleus Hives are available for pick up at Summer Beez only. We take the time to show you how to transfer the frames into your equipment when you pick up your bees, and we answer any questions you may have during your visit with us. We really enjoy meeting new Bee Keepers.
Please note we only use deep frames to make our Nucleus Hives. These frames will fit into a traditional Langstroth Hive. These frames will not fit into a hive that consists only of Medium Supers, nor will they fit into a Top Bar Hive.
Our experience with five frame Nucs are that they build up quickly and often produce honey the first year. The Queens in our Nuc Hives are selected for mite resistance, honey production, and gentleness.
5 Frame NUC:
- All Wax Foundation Frames
- Freshly Mated Italian Queen
- 2 – 3 Frames of Brood in various stages of development
- Remaining Frames with Honey & Pollen (as collected by the Bees)
- All Queens have been laying for 3 – 5 weeks when available for pick-up
- Pro NUC Box
Our NUC Boxes are constructed as follows:
- Made of durable and recyclable polypropylene
- Full locked lid with easy to follow instructions imprinted on underside
- Closable entrances on both sides
- Includes 2 different size feeding ports on top of lid (for 1 gallon bottles and soda bottles)
- Drain holes at the bottom to release moisture
- Includes frame rest and retainers in the lid to prevent frames from moving during transit
- Low ends of the box for easy removal of frames
- Designed for bee tight shipping without cutting off airflow
- Holds five 9⅛" (23.18 cm) frames
- Measures 9⅝" deep, 11" wide, 22" long
Our Nucleus Hives are available for pick up at Summer Beez only. We take the time to show you how to transfer the frames into your equipment when you pick up your bees, and we answer any questions you may have during your visit with us. We really enjoy meeting new Bee Keepers.
Please note we only use deep frames to make our Nucleus Hives. These frames will fit into a traditional Langstroth Hive. These frames will not fit into a hive that consists only of Medium Supers, nor will they fit into a Top Bar Hive.
Our "NUCs” will be ready for pick-up May 15th to May 25th at our Berlin, MA location.
Pick-up arrangements will be made by appointment.