I have received my bee starter kit and am now looking for bees! I have two choices: I can wait for a box of bees in the spring or I can find a NUC which is a starter hive. The box of bees would be about 5000 bees and queen that has not yet built up any wax or honey on frames. A NUC is actually bees with partially completed frames. NUCs are a faster way to get your hive up and running.
The challenge is finding a local NUC. I have a lead on one but the guy had to travel unexpectedly so I am waiting for him to return and check his apiary. Stay tuned.
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