Originally Posted by
Adam
2 frames of brood isn't that big; however I've moved bees from 5 to 6 to 8 to full-size as their needs dictate. They should grow better in increments than going from a 5 frame nuc to a full-sized hive. There's time for colonies to grow and draw comb and fill it with stores for the winter. Small colonies - with assistance - will grow to what they think is their 'optimal' size. Bigger colonies tend to shrink.
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