Tag Archives: Winter Nucs

New World Carniolan, Russian Winter Nucs and a Swarm

Posted on April 30, 2012 by ed

This past Friday and Saturday Mary sold additional Carniolan and Russian Winter Nucs. Then on Sunday we moved out some of our Winter Nucs hives to a new property, then hived a swarm and finally finished putting together additional mediums. … Continue reading →

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Selling Russian & Carniolan Winter Nucs

Posted on April 25, 2012 by ed

We have been busy getting our Russian & Carniolan Winter Nucs ready for sale!                   New Jersey Bee Inspector performing his duties on March 26th               … Continue reading →

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NJ Winter Nucs are Building Up

Posted on April 6, 2012 by ed

Our winter nucs passed the NJ state bee inspector’s inspection, two weeks ago this coming Monday. While conducting his inspection we discussed nuc pricing with him. We know what price nucs are going for, and how most spring nucs are … Continue reading →

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How To Prepare Fondant for Winter Feeding

Posted on February 3, 2012 by ed

We are coming in to our two toughest winter months, February and March, for the honeybee. Yet it was 62 degrees on Wednesday and 48 degress on Thursday – quite warm as compared to last winter. Our bees have been … Continue reading →

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