Nucleus (Bees on Frames)

Here are the instructions for transferring the nucleus to a hive: UPON ARRIVAL Place the transport box in the shade and let the nucleus rest. TRANSFERRING THE NUC TO ITS FINAL HIVE It is recommended to transfer your nucleus at the end of the day or early in the morning. Place your hive in its final location. 1. Open your hive and remove the 5 middle frames. Lightly smoke the nucleus through the screen. 2. Remove the roof of the transport box and gently transfer the frames in the same order inside the hive. Do not look for the queen; she is free inside the nucleus. 3. Turn the box upside down over the hive and gently tap out any remaining bees. 4. Close the hive and feed the colony with 1 liter of 1:1 syrup in a Boardman type inlet feeder. You can also put half-protein patty on top of the frames. 5. Reduce the hive entrance to limit drafts, while still leaving enough space for the bees to move around. After 5 days, open the hive and check if the queen is laying eggs. If you don't find any, try to find small larvae. If you find some, it's a sign that the queen is laying well. If you find neither eggs nor larvae, you must act quickly and introduce a new queen. It's possible she was crushed during transport or handling. In this case, you must obtain a new one quickly.