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Title: transferring nuc
Post by: ronwhite3030 on August 04, 2010, 02:44:14 AM
so I am getting a nuc tomorrw question is should i use drawn out comb I have from an old hive or should I use new foundation for a new hive? as in does it take longer to fix up old foundation then to just make new foundation

Title: Re: transferring nuc
Post by: mswartfager on August 04, 2010, 09:15:59 PM
My experience is use the old.  They can start filling and capping much quicker.
Title: Re: transferring nuc
Post by: AllenF on August 04, 2010, 09:38:25 PM
Ya, use what you have.   Easier on you and the bees.  The bees can clean most old frames up.