How to Install a Nucleus into a Hive

How to Install a Nucleus into a Hive

Pretty much every beekeeper will at some point need to install a nucleus colony into a hive at some point in their beekeeping career.

In this video, I show you a simple, foolproof technique for getting your bees out of their 'box' and into their new home.

[philneale]

Thanks for this video just about to pick up our first nuc and it has given me added confidence. Keep up your excellent series. I have shared it with my bee partner.

[paulwilliams]

Thanks for this timely video. I will be installing my first 2 nucs today. I put them on top of their hives yesterday to orientate as instructed by my supplier. Is it better to install them when the flying bees are out foraging .

[benrichards]

You never answer back lol but I like your vids

[paulironmonger]

Excellent production, thank you very much. I have had my nuc in a hive with standard deep brood frames for a week now, and they are doing well and expanding onto 8 frames. I wish to move them into a 14x12 box would this be okay now, or should I wait until all the frames are full? Really appreciate your guidance. Regards,

[pnkemp]

That is a LOT of bees on your back! Hope you got out of the suit ok

[hokanui]

Hi, I have chance of a 6 frame nuc on national deep frames. I am set up with 14x12 national brood box, new. How would you recommend getting nuc bees into 14x12 box.
I wondered about trying to borrow a national box for a wee while, putting 6 frames from nuc into it with a couple of follower boards either side and sit it on top of the 14x12 with a feeder on top.
Or just put nuc frames into 14x12 near middle and work them to the side over time. Again feeder on top. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Good effort on the videos, good tempo and presentation.

[badassbees]

You must not have small hive beetles there, good video

[reubenkerr]

When splitting my buckfast colony can I request it with a jolanta queen

[wonwinit]

The frames were in the nuc the cold way, but went in the hive the warm way. Does this cause any issues?

[matthewshaw]

I got the same hat as you but I can’t wear it around the bees they hate it and just attack it on site.
On a more serious question what sort of queens are you using?

[jaysgspsreeftank]

1:42 wish this had carried on 2 years later

[coags]

Hi - why do you chose not feed a nuc to help them draw out the foundation?

[ollysue]

I don’t think you’ll want to drive 200 miles to help install mine 🤔🤔😂😂😂

[Tj-otjp]

To be honest I looked at your suit and thought about purchasing a breathable suit...but £400 for a bee suit...really? I'm sure they are quality but £400!