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National 6 Frame NUC to 14 x 12 Hive Plan is progressing well. ( Hope that doesn't tempt fate!!) 3 weeks ago 6 frame NUC put into eked super with follower board on one side. Above that 11 frames foundation in 14 x 12 hive; Above that a Miller feeder. 2 weeks ago : had a look, comb drawn on...

Have had a think and come up with the following plan. I built an eke to extend a national super by 75mm. This should take the national frames from the NUC. I also built a follower board for this eked super. On top of this I will put the 14x12 brood box with new frames of foundation. Then on...

Many thanks, Sounds like a good plan. Do you reckon they will prefer drawing out foundation on the 14 x 12 rather than brace comb on bottom of their national deeps. Think I'll give it a go, keen to get a hive established this season. Cheers, much appreciate everyones time. Hokanui

Thanks Heather Yes 14 x 12 in a National box. The 6 frame Nuc would be 14" x 8.5". I was concerned about the extra 3.5" below Nuc frames and wether I should try and fill that gap till they worked the new frames.

Hello This is my first post. I have two national Jumbo brood hives assembled and set up ready for bees. I have the opportunity of sourcing a 6 frame Nuc of bees. Problem or issue I have is the bees are on National frames and I am geared up with Jumbo frames. I have one hive set up with...