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  1. 04-06-2011, 05:44 PM #1
    foxden
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    Default Minimum Amount of Bees for New Hive

    Assuming food is available, either by supplementary feeding or natural sources, what is the minimum threshold one could use to start a new hive?
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  2. 04-06-2011, 07:11 PM #2
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    Default Re: Minimum Amount of Bees for New Hive

    Well, mating nuc's have a sum total of 1 cup of bees.
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