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lumberjim · 05-12-2014, 12:14 PM

I approve of your logo choice

Griff · 05-13-2014, 05:47 AM

I was too tired to post this earlier. I did two nuc installations before taking Little Griff to the shows. Here are some pics of the first and my first install. I was working alone so the shots are only as steps ended. The first nuc was really active with a lot of bees and excess comb all over it. The supplier sent 4 frame instead of 5 frame nucs. The spacers that took place of the fifth frame are those black rectangles.

Griff · 05-13-2014, 05:51 AM

The second went much more smoothly. Hey I didn't get stung! Beekeeping smells are wonderful between the smoker, the wax, and the honey.

nowhereman · 05-15-2014, 12:47 PM

Nice job with the nuc install !
I would ditch that 1 gallon feeder and get a 2 gallon from Mann Lake with ladders - (http://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeepin...ry/page45.html). They will need syrup to draw out the bare foundation until the nectar flow starts. A Mega-bee pollen patty from Dadant would help with brood stimulation as well. I'm a fan of wooden frames myself, as some of the plastic (Pierco) frames can warp over time. Have fun !!!

Griff · 05-16-2014, 05:57 AM

Thanks. I'm using two different hive top feeders both over 2 gallon capacity.

Griff · 05-16-2014, 05:58 AM

Glatt that is awesome that you get to use your Grampa's tools. There is a bond in that.

05-12-2014, 12:14 PM	#1
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I approve of your logo choice __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-13-2014, 05:47 AM	#2
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I was too tired to post this earlier. I did two nuc installations before taking Little Griff to the shows. Here are some pics of the first and my first install. I was working alone so the shots are only as steps ended. The first nuc was really active with a lot of bees and excess comb all over it. The supplier sent 4 frame instead of 5 frame nucs. The spacers that took place of the fifth frame are those black rectangles. Attached Images __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-13-2014, 05:51 AM	#3
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	The second went much more smoothly. Hey I didn't get stung! Beekeeping smells are wonderful between the smoker, the wax, and the honey. Attached Images __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-16-2014, 05:57 AM	#5
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Thanks. I'm using two different hive top feeders both over 2 gallon capacity. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-16-2014, 05:58 AM	#6
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Glatt that is awesome that you get to use your Grampa's tools. There is a bond in that. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-15-2014, 12:47 PM	#4
nowhereman sliding down the razor blade of life Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: just over the edge Posts: 228	Nice job with the nuc install ! I would ditch that 1 gallon feeder and get a 2 gallon from Mann Lake with ladders - (http://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeepin...ry/page45.html). They will need syrup to draw out the bare foundation until the nectar flow starts. A Mega-bee pollen patty from Dadant would help with brood stimulation as well. I'm a fan of wooden frames myself, as some of the plastic (Pierco) frames can warp over time. Have fun !!!

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