To Nuc or not to Nuc?

So, a little bit of news. There is a Nuc ready for us if we want it. A Nuc is a mini hive, with enough eggs, larva and bees to establish a full hive. They come with a queen and it’s a easy way to start things off because you have less bees to avoid being stung by and you can manage them more easily. Lots of bee keeper associations like newbies to have a Nuc as they can figure things out slowly and I get this. However, unless you are lucky enough to be given one, they are expensive. Having just bought the hive and bee suits I was hoping to rest the credit card for a bit. Swarms can be big, they might be a bit annoyed or fed up, and they are on the move. They are riskier, as they might swarm again or be temperamental. They are also free to the beekeeper, a big plus!

So, we have to decide, buy the Nuc or wait out for the swarm.