Nucs

<p class=ql-align-justify>A nuc or nucleus colony is simply a small colony of bees that have been created by a beekeeper to use for a range of purposes. This is where the simplicity ends! To go beyond that definition it is important to explore some of the reasons that beekeepers want to create smaller colonies - after all much of the season is spent trying to produce and maintain the largest colonies possible to maximise their nectar gathering potential and the subsequent honey crop!</p><p class=ql-align-justify>Beginning with the format that most beekeepers are familiar with a nuc can be a half size colony. </p><p><br></p>