Step By Step On How To Install a Nuc or Nucleus Hive of Bees

At Foxhound Bee Company, we sell hundreds of nucleus hives each year, and we know there are many ways to install a nucleus hive of bees. To experienced beekeepers, installing a nucleus hive of bees is straightforward, but for a beginner beekeeper, it can be intimidating. We show you the step-by-step way we recommend beginners install their nucleus hive.

From transporting to feeding, we will teach you how to do it.

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[robynrasmussen]

Thank you for putting up such a clear and easy to follow instruction for a first time beginner bed keeper! Great video!

[herbcaillouet]

Picking up 2 nucs from you 3/25…can’t wait to get back to bee keeping. Just moved back to AL from Ohio where we had bees there. Roll Tide

[Red-Stones]

Picked up my Nuc this morning from y’all in Birmingham. Everything went easy and smooth, no problems. The nuc was placed in a netting sack and I put it secure in back of my suv and drove about 40 minutes back home. I watched this video several times before picking up my bees and I’m happy I did so. I will be doing more business with them in the future I’m sure. 👍

[Eli-stcz]

This is the most helpful video that I have found. You covered almost all of the things that I was wondering about and made it easy to understand with the pop ups. Great job!

[JeremyStLouis]

Watched a bunch of NUC installation videos tonight and this one was the best I found - thanks!

[katieweicht]

Thank you for being informative but most importantly straight to the point. Waiting on the call to pick up my first Nuc!

[tomchristensen]

Appreciate the video as i will be getting my new buc this weekend. And i will follow every rule of thumb offered...

[BellyUpFishGarage]

The sirens at 1:10 really bring that Birmingham feeling to the viewer... LOL

[kimbieandi]

When I opened up my NUCs about 2 weeks ago, the bees were all over the top and inside and flying all around me. Tons more than you show.

[carolwhipple]

How do I ensure the queen doesn't fly away? I'll see you Saturday!!!!

[spottedowl]

Awesome tutorial. You have a link for the Bee suit?

[jackmckee]

Thank you so much for sharing I'm starting to build my first hive after a 20 year break from them. I'm excited to get back into it.

[michellejones]

This is a great video - thank you! If I have a hive from a previous colony that didn’t survive the winter, do I need to do anything differently to install a new nuc? Do I still need to provide 1:1 sugar water or is the honey in the hive enough (1 medium box about 60% honey)?

[jamescraig]

You didn't mention checker boarding. To get the bees to use all frames. Also when you add a deep. You need to bring a frame of brood up to encourage the muse bees to use the new box.

[Superammo]

Why wouldn’t you just shake the bees into the frames? The queen could have been in that pile you threw at the entrance. Not the way I would do that.

[caleblandry]

I’m getting local nucs this summer 2 slides of bees 2 slides of food do they produce any honey the first year? Or u just leave it for them for food

[dinofederico]

What type of gloves are you wearing and where did you get them

[netherbetter]

Picking up in car? Grab a small knit laundry bag for less than $3 to bag you nuc. Your welcome.

[foleydave]

Nice video buddy. I know how hard it is to get subscribers but you just earned mine. My channel is still struggling. I am about to give up on it.

[heatherwilliams]

Stop using "rule of thumb" saying please.