From a Nuc to a ???

[PA Pete]

One of the 5-frame-mostly-mediums Nucs I started a month ago is just about ready to upgrade it's digs.

Can anyone think of a compelling reason to add a second 5-frame super to the nuc rather than just moving them into a standard 10-frame medium hive? I'm inclined to move them into a hive and free up the nuc.

[Sundance]

I would move them to a 10 frame single. It's the same cubic inch practically. I sure can't think of a reason not to.

[honeyman46408]

I have a couple of second stories for my deep nucs to use in an emergency (no time ect ect) and have used them for a few days while I am away from home and the nuc isnt realy strong enough to move when I leave but am afraid that they may swarm before I return, but if I don`t use them I can always put a bottom on them and have nre nucs.

A two story deep nuc is a little tippy too so they need to bee where they wont blow over.

[Michael Bush]

It really doesn't matter. Either will work. I've had five frame medium boxes stacked five high before but wind would be a worry.

[PA Pete]

Thanks gentlemen - I'll move 'em to a 10-frame medium hive smile.gif

[Velbert]

They will usally build the combs better if you have foundation to draw out if you put another on top of the 5 frame nuc