coach
3 posts
Dec 14, 2006
10:33 AM
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do you feed your kits with a taditional tough or in a open tray, if you use a tray, did you make it or buy it. how is it made or wher was it bought, please help...
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Missouri-Flyer
9 posts
Dec 14, 2006
10:46 AM
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Hi Coach,
I use the lid off of a large ice chest. It serves the purpose very well, is easy to wash off, and will last a lifetime. I used to use store bought metal trays that were what you would use for chickens also. Those worked but were harder to clean. I have also used the plastic lid off of a 5 gallon bucket. Again, very easy to clean. Hope this helps. Jerry
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
876 posts
Dec 14, 2006
10:58 AM
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At weaning I use the long feeders to retain some familiarity in the kit box for a while. Then and forever afterwards I use large, square metal feed trays a friend of mine made in the sheetmetal shop. Each is 24"x24" with a lip that is just over an inch high. Works great and will last longer than I will ever have pigeons.
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nicksiders
934 posts
Dec 14, 2006
11:49 AM
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I use wooden troughs 36"X5" that has wire loops 2 inches apart to keep them from pooping in it. Bought them from Global Pigeon supply. I use these in the kit boxes. My kit boxes are 4'X4'x4(saves me from having to do so cutting when I build them) 36 inches does well with 20 to 24 birds without too much jockying for food eating space. You can get them longer or shorter, but not wider. The wire bails do work; I have no poop in my trays.
In my breeding loft I use a plastic bullit type feeder. The large size. This allows me to keep feed in front of them continueously.
Global has many other types of feeders as well to choose from.
Nick
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Snicker Rollers
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fhtfire
708 posts
Dec 14, 2006
12:29 PM
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I use Foy's #1236 feeder....I use one feeder for half a kit and two for a whole kit. I really like the feeders. I use the same thing but the "Grit Feeder" fot the breeders grit.
rock and ROLL
Paul Fullerton
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JMUrbon
115 posts
Dec 14, 2006
4:22 PM
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Coach I use a commercial baking sheet that is 18"X 26" with a 3/4" lip and is alluminum. Works wonderfully and is only about 9 bucks at the local resturaunt supply. The great thing about these trays is they almost clean themselves in the summer when they get warmed up and in the winter as long as you pull them after feeding they stay very clean. Joe
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Velo99
715 posts
Dec 14, 2006
4:39 PM
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Coach
I use a 30in. trough I built out of 1x4.I beam style with a 3/4 inch lip made of 1x2. Rip the center piece to 2 3/4 so there is about two inches for the birds to stick thier heads in and eat. The top hangs over the tray so thay can`t poop in it. I get a little "blow in" dry droppings. Easy to keep clean. Feeds 20
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If they don`t kit,they don`t score.
Color don`t roll and peds don`t fly.
It`s a comp thing,understand?
V99
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Santandercol
488 posts
Dec 14, 2006
4:43 PM
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Oye,Carpentero,
Let's see a pic.
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Kelly
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Velo99
716 posts
Dec 14, 2006
5:09 PM
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Gimme a day or two I don`t have one on file.
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If they don`t kit,they don`t score.
Color don`t roll and peds don`t fly.
It`s a comp thing,understand?
V99
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Santandercol
491 posts
Dec 15, 2006
5:31 AM
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I'm using a chunk of plywood with 1/2"X2" screwed aroung the edge.This is too heavy for my 79 year old Mom to lift in and out when we are away and she is feeding the birds.Need something lighter.
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Kelly
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
919 posts
Dec 15, 2006
1:07 PM
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This is what I use: 18" Slide Feeders
FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
Last Edited by on Dec 15, 2006 1:16 PM
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Velo99
718 posts
Dec 15, 2006
3:52 PM
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Here ya go Kel.
Maybe yer mom can lift this.
If they don`t kit,they don`t score.
Color don`t roll and peds don`t fly.
It`s a comp thing,understand?
V99
Last Edited by on Dec 15, 2006 3:54 PM
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Velo99
721 posts
Dec 16, 2006
6:06 AM
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It`s so easy,it takes longer to cut the pieces than to put it together. You can make it what ever length you would like. I have an 8 inch one I use for grit,charcoal and other supplments. If you want shoot 2 1/2 inch nails thru the top into the lip for individual slots.
My 10 year old daughter measured and I cut. She held, glued,I nailed,we watched,she fed,good time.
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If they don`t kit,they don`t score.
Color don`t roll and peds don`t fly.
It`s a comp thing,understand?
V99
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Santandercol
494 posts
Dec 16, 2006
6:11 AM
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Sounds like you have a construction Gal in the making there!
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Kelly
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motherlodelofts
1086 posts
Dec 16, 2006
7:37 AM
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I use a 30 X 30 pan , check out the trays for Rabbit cages, they come in many sizes.
Scott
Last Edited by on Dec 16, 2006 7:37 AM
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Velo99
723 posts
Dec 16, 2006
11:53 AM
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Gonna ask a question here. What is to keep the birds from pooping in the tray when they are eating out of it? Someone explain these trays to me please.
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If they don`t kit,they don`t score.
Color don`t roll and peds don`t fly.
It`s a comp thing,understand?
V99
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Santandercol
498 posts
Dec 16, 2006
1:58 PM
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That's another problem with the plywood trays I'm using.If I get distracted(HAH!!)and don't pull the trays right away,they get shit on them for sure.Having a cover will solve that.
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Kelly
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BrentHensley82
8 posts
Dec 17, 2006
3:51 PM
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i use the regular 36" like the ones tony has up there without the top with holes in it and also after i put the feed in i spray water on the feed very lightly so that the feed wont spill with the birds running all around on the pans the feed practically sticks to the pan i see that people on here are talking bout how hard metal is to clean and this and that but if "YOU GET THE PANS OUT AFTER THEY EAT THERE IS NO MESS " so i dont understand how they would get dirty maybe i just have a lil more time on my hands who knows
Last Edited by on Dec 17, 2006 3:53 PM
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smk
18 posts
Dec 17, 2006
4:26 PM
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I like the 36" chick feeders with the roll bar on them i get them at a local feedstore for about 8 bucks
smk
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Santandercol
506 posts
Dec 17, 2006
5:12 PM
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My problem with the trays is #1,over 40 syndrom.
#2,over 100 birds.
#3,my 1/2 acre has so many things going on,the distractions are endless.
Kel.
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motherlodelofts
1097 posts
Dec 17, 2006
5:55 PM
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Kenny , it is the best way to insure everyone gets thier grub on an even basis, as the birds are eating I will redistribute the feed with my hand as needed.
When setting up for a fly I will feed only 5 at a time on the same size tray , I will pick each five by condition, in other words the strongest 5 eat together on downto the weakest.
Scott
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Velo99
737 posts
Dec 17, 2006
6:31 PM
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Scott,
I have a round chick feeder in a 24x24x24 cage on the side of my box. I call it the locker room. I fix em up with the goods they need to be productive. I handle my birds pretty regularly. I watch them feed. Most are so busy gobbling whatever they can get a beak on they don`t have time to be picky. Picky eaters end up in the locker room. Too many times in the locker room and you don`t get a contract extension,you get a neck extension.
Different strokes bro.
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If they don`t kit,they don`t score.
Color don`t roll and peds don`t fly.
It`s a comp thing,understand?
V99
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