# Should I start with a nucleus or a package?

**URL:** <https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/should-i-start-with-a-nucleus-or-a-package/29653>\
**Category:** Beekeeping - Basics\
**Created:** [March 14, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/should-i-start-with-a-nucleus-or-a-package/29653 "2021-03-14T02:24:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 14, 2021, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/should-i-start-with-a-nucleus-or-a-package/29653/4 "2021-03-14T22:18:03Z")

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Hey @cmm - I would argue that a nucleus is always the better option as you pay for already drawn brood frames with brood, honey and pollen stores, whereas the package is just bees. However, perhaps there is a higher risk for the spread of disease with a nuc. Always buy from a trusted seller.

This previous forum post may offer some more insight too - [Sourcing bees: Nuc/package/split - what's the difference?](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/sourcing-bees-nuc-package-split-whats-the-difference/29199)

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