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Normally I let a nuc build up and transfer it to a hive.
If you want to keep it as a nuc I know the usual method is to periodically remove a frame of brood and donate it to another colony.
I was wondering about other options. For example positioning the nuc on one side, and close to, the "recipient" colony, then every few weeks moving it to the other side of the recipient colony. This would mean they lose the flying bees to the recipient colony and will be weakened. Thus keeping the nuc as a nuc and helping keep a productive colony with a big team of foragers.
Any thoughts?
If you want to keep it as a nuc I know the usual method is to periodically remove a frame of brood and donate it to another colony.
I was wondering about other options. For example positioning the nuc on one side, and close to, the "recipient" colony, then every few weeks moving it to the other side of the recipient colony. This would mean they lose the flying bees to the recipient colony and will be weakened. Thus keeping the nuc as a nuc and helping keep a productive colony with a big team of foragers.
Any thoughts?