Hive Q&A — Quick Answers for UK Beekeepers

Welcome to the Jurassic Bees Hive Q&A — a growing library of short, specific answers to the most common questions about nucs, queens, and UK beekeeping.

Each post is designed to give you a clear, actionable answer in under two minutes — whether you’re comparing 5 vs 6 frame nucs or deciding the best time to buy bees.

Use the tags below to browse by topic, or dive straight into the latest questions from other beekeepers across the UK.

How many frames are in a National nuc UK?

Charles Taylor

National nucs come in 5 or 6 frames. A 6-frame nuc offers more bees and stores, faster spring growth and fewer feed top-ups. Learn why poly nucs buy time before transfer, while correx boxes need quicker action.

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