April – September 2027 The Honeybee Man is a family-run commercial beekeeping business based on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border. We’re looking for an experienced commercial beekeeper to join our team for…
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How to settle in your Nucleus Colony
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So, you’ve bought a nuc? Welcome to the world of beekeeping! A nucleus colony (or “nuc”) is a small, established colony complete with a laying queen, brood, and worker bees…
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What Should I Know Before Buying My First Nucleus Colony?
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Buying your first nucleus colony (or “nuc”) is an exciting milestone on your beekeeping journey. There’s nothing quite like opening a hive for the first time and seeing thousands of…
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What Makes A Strong Nucleus Colony?
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Not all nucleus colonies are created equally. For newer beekeepers especially, it can sometimes be difficult to know what you should actually expect when buying a nuc. So what does…
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