Making Mini Nucs

Published 2016-08-30
Paul Kelly, research and apiary manager, shows how to make a mini nucleus colony.

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We would like to thank Québec beekeepers Marie-Hélène Majeau and Susan Kennerknecht for translating our videos into French. We are very grateful for their help with this project. (To view translation, click on settings then subtitles)

Nous aimerions remercier deux apicultrices du Québec, Marie-Hélène Majeau et Susan Kennerknecht pour la traduction de ces vidéos en français. Nous leur en sommes très reconnaissants. (Pour accéder à la traduction française, sélectionnez paramètres et ensuite sous-titres)

All Comments (21)
  • @user-go9hb4td8j
    7 years on, and this video remains fully relevant to setting up and operating mini mating nucs. The titbits of information one can gleen from the operation here is instructive. The use of TempQueen and Queen Mandibular Pheromone remains eye-opening and not seen in many other mini nuc videos. The 14 day cycles, great guidance, thank you for the well presented video, and sharing such useful knowledge. 👍👍👍
  • @sdichampion
    I’ve watched this a dozen times. For some reason this is my favorite beekeeping video 👍
  • @tomazk8242
    Thx for this presentation and best regards from Slovenia - country of excelent beekeepers and excelent Carnica bee
  • What a great video! I have wondered how the mini mating Nucs worked, but never found a video that actually explained them. A lot of other channels say they don’t like them, but don’t really explain why. I think they’re pretty cool now thanks to you for thoroughly explaining it. I hope to raise queens for myself and to sell eventually. I like these!! Thank you again!! Lorie
  • Paul...This is another great video from UoG Honey Bee Research Centre! You've done a masterful job of explaining away the mystery of the mini mating NUC! Thank you!
  • @arctos2
    Excellent videos as always Paul Kelly and crew. Congrats.
  • @barbll000
    Very informative and tons of tips on technique.
  • @alanthomas561
    Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge with us. I am new at Bee Keeping and loving every minute of it.
  • Wonderful. So instructional. Kinda different and interesting...many thanks for sharing.
  • @craigfenton1913
    I enjoyed this video. I've never used these little nuces before, they are so convenient. I've only ever used 4 or 5 frame nuces, and this year will using double nuces for the first time. Great stuff guys.👍🏻
  • @johnwatson3913
    Not sure what exactly is wrong with the 43 people that have disliked this video. Great information from a great teacher.
  • @wedgelewis7903
    Very informational. It's good to see the kids being involved with something that will help them in the future.
  • @carlmerkey9370
    Thanks again Paul sure hope I could get some of the stock from your line they look great.
  • @mark-ish
    Love your intro's. Great effort, really cool.