[Alto Beek]

I think I need a notch sized notch here in the shim in the back View attachment 71836

Hello all. I just made a 2.5” tall feeder shim. Going to drop in some pro winter patties tomorrow. My question is, if I have a notch in inner cover (notch down for winter) do I need a notch or anything in the shim I just made? View attachment 71835
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Last couple of years, while I was using woodenware, I made my feeder shims from 1X2 furring strips with no notch. I put the shims on top of the super over the frames and covered the shims with screened (on the bottom of course) quilt box filed with cedar chips in a pillow case. Had plenty of space for the bees to access the food (fondant and protein patties) and they stayed cool in summer and warm in winter with no inner cover.
Might not be the best set up but it worked for me. Now I have Apimaye hive bodies so different circumstances apply.