Nuc Up - Transfer 5 Frame Langstroth Nuc to Top Bar Hive

Note: most of these are sold locally and are picked up by appointment. However, we now can ship these to the lower 48 states!  Note: These are sold to fit our hives. However, we can make these to fit any top bar design you may have. All we'll need from you are a few key measurements.  Why do I need this?  Top bar hives and Langstroth hives are especially not compatible. Since local nucs are mostly created from local survivor stock in Langstroth equipment, special equipment like this is used to help transition the bees into a different shaped hive body.  Buying local nucs from regional beekeepers is an ideal way to start a colony. Whether its a proven overwintered treatment free nuc or one made that spring with a local queen, having local bees that are related to each other helps tip the odds in your favor for success. You can mail order a specific breed of bees too. Beekeepers should check that the queen has a proven laying pattern, have been bred for desirable traits, and have survive