Migratory cover over inside cover

[Foxhound]

In case i'm not thinking this through all the way. Is there a particular reason you shouldn't but a migratory type cover on top of a standard inside cover.

I'm starting to build some more components and think it would just be easier to build migratory covers instead of telescoping covers. I have telescoping on everything now, but don't see an advantage to an overhanging edge on all sides.

[Jim134]

That depends if you like up and entrances and or upper ventilation.


             BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)

[Billy B]

Is there a particular reason you shouldn't but a migratory type cover on top of a standard inside cover.

The first question is why do you want an inside cover?   If you use a telescoping cover, they are essential.    Whatever is over the hive will get propolized pretty well.  If that were the telescoping cover, it would get pretty well stuck and you then don't have a place to easily insert your hive tool to pry off the lid.   With the inner cover, the outer cover comes off easily and then you can also easily pry up that inner cover.

But you don't want to use telescoping covers.   So, what other problems are you trying to solve by using the inside cover?    They can be notched to provide an upper entrance.   They can provide ventilation (again through the notch or by use of wedges).    Do you have expected uses like this?   If not, the inner cover isn't offering any function for your hive really, so you can just skip it.    If you do plan to use it to provide entrance, ventilation, etc. then you have to consider if the migratory really gives you enough protection from the elements for your area.    If you prop up the cover with wedges to increase ventilation, for example, are you inviting rain to get inside?