Becoming a beekeeper is a dream that comes true for many. One of the first things you need to get is – honey bees. You may also decide to buy your first honey bees as a ‘nucleus’. A nucleus consists of five to seven frames, a fertile queen, workers, stores, brood, and, possibly, drones. It will bee easier to control the smaller quantity of bees in a nucleus or a ‘nuc box’. This will be a quite appropriate option for first-time beekeepers. The advantage of this method of getting bees is that it is the quickest option to get started since you will already have honeycomb and brood, as well as all the bees you need. Learn more about beekeeping.