When receiving a nuc is there any preference to how these are introduced into the hive?
If the nuc is received in the morning can the bees be introduced straight away into the hive or is it best open the entrance and then let them get used to the new location and then transfer the frames (if so for how long?)
Is it normal/acceptable to add a queen excluder under the brood box for a few days to stop the queen leaving?
If the nuc is received in the morning can the bees be introduced straight away into the hive or is it best open the entrance and then let them get used to the new location and then transfer the frames (if so for how long?)
Is it normal/acceptable to add a queen excluder under the brood box for a few days to stop the queen leaving?